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Why choose one aluminum railing over another? When should I compromise quality for a better price? How can I choose the best colors to match my house?

Read through our "expert review" pages to understand how each product line differs from the rest, and find decking and railing lines that are most appropriate for you based on your needs and wants.

Each homeowner and contractor has their own thoughts on which products are most appropriate for each situation, so we try and take an objective approach to analyzing each line of decking or railing. Our experts are familiar with many different products' installation and performance, so we are able to give a little more insight than just what the manufacturer's brochure says.

You may notice that many product lines score similarly to each other, so we encourage you to take a closer look at the breakdown of the scores, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. There may be some that are incredibly durable, but cost more, or others that are very easy to install, but the connection hardware is unsightly.

We hope you find this helpful in deciding which decking is best for you, as well as informing you of what you might be getting yourself into, if you decide to tackle your deck build yourself!