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Traditional Railings

A Classic Finish to Your Deck or Porch

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Create Timeless Charm

Bring the warmth and nostalgia of home to your outdoor living space with the classic architecture of RailingWorks® traditional railings. Inspired by the larger components of classic wood railing profiles, this timeless collection ensures smooth, seamless transitions between decks, patios, and balconies.

Available in multiple styles—including Square Picket, Belly Picket, Glass, Cable, Privacy, and Decorative options—our traditional railing line offers versatile design choices to match any vision. Featuring larger 4” posts that highlight the bold, classic profile, RailingWorks® railings deliver both strength and elegance.

Every railing system is custom designed and precision manufactured to fit your individual deck layout. This not only saves time, money, and material waste but also creates a finished look that elevates your home’s outdoor space for years to come.

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Traditional Rail Features

Low Maintenance

Eliminates the need for replacement or repair. Simply enjoy your outdoor living space.

Durable

All-aluminum and stainless steel construction means no splintering, cracking or warping.

UV Stable

RailingWorks® powder coat finish guarantees that you’ll never have to paint or waterproof again.

Custom Designed

Nexan's CAD department creates approval drawings on all railing orders for customer approval.

Ready to Install

We custom build your railings to spec. Delivered with just a simple screw and snap together assembly.

Lifetime Warranty

Each RailingWorks® railing system comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

A classic look made from modern material.

Updated with care-free aluminum construction, these traditional style railings have no structural plastic or composite elements that can crack, rust and delaminate. It is pest resistant, fireproof and will not rot, sag, splinter or warp. RailingWorks® SuperDurable™ powder coat finish ensures that you will never have to scrape, stain, seal, paint or waterproof your railings.

Railing Colors

white picket fence
White
Light Grey
Granite Grey
Buckskin
Saddle Brown
burnished slate picket fence
Burnished Slate
black powdercoat
Black
silver picket fence
Radiant Silver
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AAMA 2604 powder coat finish. The color sample shown on your screen may vary from the actual color of the product.
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Traditional Railing Profiles & Dimensions

36″ (typical use: first level deck) | 42″ (typical use: second level or above) | Custom height

FAQ's

Where do I order or get product information?

All customer support & sales are handled in-house. Simply fill out a contact form or call us at 1-888-739-6172.

What is the typical process for placing an order?

  1. Submit a drawing of your deck showing all outside dimensions along with any stair rise and run dimensions. A design sheet is available in the download page.
  2. We will generate a quote and make any necessary changes.
  3. Once satisfied, we will need to sign the quote along with a 50% deposit to place the order. Once received, we will schedule and generate approval drawings.
  4. Once all changes have been made to the approval drawings, we require a signed copy of the drawings to generate our manufacturing drawings to send for manufacturing.

How long does it take to receive my order after it is placed?

Delivery times can vary because all of our orders are custom built to your specifications. Contact us for current lead times.

How are orders shipped?

Our preferred shipping is with ABF Freight LTL or a dedicated freight shipment. When your railing system is shipped, the carrier will call you 24 hours before delivery to schedule a time. It is the customer’s responsibility to unload the truck. We box all components for easy removal. Small items are with UPS.

Will I need any other materials for installation?

Our standard railing systems come complete including hardware. Only basic hand tools are needed.

What railing heights are available?

Railing heights are available in either 36″ or 42″ tall. Custom heights are also available.

How far can I span between railing post?

The maximum span between post for residential applications is 6’ for standard railings and 8’ for the Traditional line of railings.

What about custom colors?

We do offer custom colors on large orders, 1,000 linear foot and up.

What are your advantages over other railing companies?

We specialize in custom building your railings for your application. Most other companies will provide you with full length materials & basic instructions so you do all the fabrication. We provide you with CAD drawings of your deck showing all materials, lengths, & locations, then we produce your railings to the drawings. A simple screw and snap together assembly!

Does it cost extra for the custom design?

No, we consider the custom design and CAD drawings a service any customer should receive for a project of this nature. It helps insure there are no problems with the orders placed, the materials received, and with our design recommendations it ensures you receive a railing system that will be installed correctly and safely.