Deck Railings Beautify Orange County Decks

Once upon a time in Orange County, deck railings provided code-mandated security. How boring! In 2021, deck railings still provide safety and code-compliance but they add beauty and create a windbreak too.

Orange County Glass Deck Railings

The Pacific Ocean provides stunning views for coastal Orange County decks. But, depending on the position of the Pacific high that is often in place, that same ocean provides strong onshore winds.

Who wants to sit and enjoy the view and be windblown as well? Um, no one wants that honestly. In January of 2010, a wind speed of 93 mph was recorded at the Newport Beach pier. Heck, that’s hurricane-force wind!

Now you probably don’t want to sit outside in hurricane-force winds, but you do want to sit outside on a typical day with an on-shore breeze. Glass deck railings allow you to enjoy the breeze from the comfort of your chaise lounge without ruffling feathers or your hair. The see-through panels create a windbreak while meeting the safety code.

And even if you don’t face the Pacific coast, you still can be subject to downslope Santa Ana winds. Inland decks and balconies enjoy the view and protection from the wind as well when glass railings are in place.

Decorative Metal Railings

Glass railings aren’t the only trend adorning Orange County decks. Decorative metal railing is showing up too.

This metal railing utilizes a grid structure for stability, style, and safety. At first, you might think the use of extra rails obscures the view. But, you would be wrong. By utilizing smaller vertical and horizontal metal pieces, you actually increase the view when compared to traditional metal deck railings.

This metal railing uses contrasting light and dark colors to enhance the flagstone style deck. This nontraditional approach to railing meets code and increases the aesthetics of the space at the same time.

Whimsical Details or Traditional Too

Railing artists like Crank Deck and Roof can even add a touch of whimsy to your functional deck railings.

These fish look like they are ready to jump back into the ocean, visible in the distance.

Crank Deck installs traditional railings too.

These traditional railings carry a white powder coat to stand up to the elements, allow wind to pass through to prevent the deck from becoming hot and stuffy, and meet safety codes too.