Custom Deck Railings in Denver
A railing prevents falls, meets code and sits in your line of sight every time you look out from the house. We design railings in wood, composite and metal, measure and fit them to your deck and install them to local building code.
- MaterialsWood, composite and metal
- FitMeasured and fitted to your deck
- StandardInstalled to local building code
- FinishProtective coating or paint where applicable
Railing styles in our featured projects
Each style below is on a deck we built, and each project page shows more of it.
Horizontal-bar metal
At the Fairway Lounge in Castle Pines, dark horizontal bars run between the posts above a golf course and pond. In sun, they lay shadow lines across the deck boards.
Black railing with diamond accents
The Fairway Overlook in Castle Pines sets diamond-shaped accents among straight black balusters, a pattern that repeats along the covered upper deck.
White posts, dark top rail, black balusters
On a low deck at the Garden Gathering in Greenwood Village, white posts break up a dark top rail and black balusters.
White posts and black balusters
At the Backyard Lookout in Parker, white posts and white fascia stand out against dark blue siding on a second-story deck. The Pergola Hideaway and Prairie Perch decks pair white railings with black balusters as well.
Dark posts and top rail
The Two-Step Terrace in Castle Pines pairs them with black balusters around a low two-level deck, with a gate at the stairs.
Black railing between stone columns
At the Stone Sky Terrace in Castle Rock, black railings run between stone-veneer columns along a long upper deck.
What a railing has to do
In code language, a deck railing is a guard, and on a raised deck the rules get specific. Douglas County's deck guide, for example, sets a minimum height from the decking to the top of the guardrail, requires balusters or bars close enough together that a test sphere can't pass between them, and says guardrail posts shall not be notched.
Wood, composite and metal all have a place. The right one depends on the house, the view, your budget and the upkeep you want to take on. For a closer comparison, read deck railing options in Colorado.
How we build a custom railing
Design
Material, style and color are chosen with you, along with the rest of the deck design.
Measure and fit
We measure the deck so each section is fitted to it, including the corners, the stairs and any columns in the line.
Install to code
Posts, rails and balusters go in to local building code.
Finish
Materials that need it get a protective coating or paint.
Details to plan with the railing
A top rail you can use
At the Prairie Perch in Parker, a bar ledge runs along the railing, with stools lined up facing open grassland. The edge of the deck becomes a place to sit.
Light on the posts
At the Garden Gathering, a light is mounted on the face of a railing post, right at the edge of the deck where people walk. If lighting is part of the plan, decide on it with the railing.
Columns in the line
A railing doesn't have to run post to post. At the Pergola Hideaway in Centennial, white railings meet stucco columns with stone caps, so the columns become part of the railing line.
Rails on the stairs
Stair rails follow the slope, and handrails carry their own code requirements, including a shape that can be gripped. At the Spiral Social in Lone Tree, a curved black handrail follows the spiral staircase down to the patio.
“Centennial Custom Decks recently replaced our old deck. We were pleased with Greg's design and especially his crew during installation. Their attention to detail, clean-up and demeanor were of the highest caliber. Greg is honest and can be trusted. We would not hesitate to recommend him.”
Questions homeowners ask
What railing materials do you install?
Wood, composite and metal. Whichever you choose, the railing is measured and fitted to your deck.
Can I get a custom railing design?
Yes. We design railings to suit the deck and the house, whether that means white posts with black balusters, horizontal metal bars or decorative accents like the diamonds at the Fairway Overlook.
How do I know the railing meets code?
We install railings to local building code. Where a permit applies, we submit it and coordinate the inspections, and the finished work gets a final inspection against code and our own standards.
Do you replace railings on an existing deck?
We don't take standalone repair jobs. Railings are part of the new decks and deck upgrades we build, and a free consultation is the place to talk through what your deck needs.
See it built
Featured projects where you can see this work in place. Browse featured projects
Related services and guides
Most decks combine several of these. We design and build them together.
Pick the railing you'll look through every day
Bring photos of railings you like, from our featured projects or anywhere else, to a free consultation, and we'll work out the material, style and fit for your deck.
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