The Beauty Of Composite Decking Handrails

Incorporating composite decking hand rails into your space is a simple, effective way to add more support to your outdoor builds. Handrails are perfect for decking steps, walkways, balconies, and marking a boundary, for both residential and commercial spaces. However, outside of this extra support, there are design advantages too. NeoTimber’s composite decking handrails can be purchased in one of five high-quality colours, helping to give your build more of an interesting visual feel. The easy-clean qualities also ensures that your composite handrails look their best for longer. In this article, we will take a look at these aesthetic advantages in detail, to help you to decide whether or not to add our composite decking handrails into your space. Let’s take a look…

NeoTimber’s composite decking handrails are designed to perfectly match the colour of our pre-existing decking, cladding, and fencing ranges. Available in realistic tones like teak and chocolate, as well as more modern colours like antique, grey, and charcoal, you can use our composite decking handrails to create a seamless, breathtaking border for your outdoor project.

Our handrail for composite decking will also look fantastic on other kinds of surfaces too. For example, you can install our posts onto a solid concrete base, as well as a decking board, providing you with more modular, customisable starting point to build upon. The handrails have also been especially designed to work on both straight, level applications, and at an angle, making it ideal for decking and balcony steps. For more information about the versatility of our product, click here to read our comprehensive installation guide.

With many kind of outdoor handrails, you are often trading great looks for a diminished lifespan. Both timber and glass handrails look incredible upon initial installation, but they may be less structurally sound in the long term. Timber especially, as a natural, permeable material, is prone to damage from moisture absorption. Too much moisture can cause rotting, cracking, and splintering, with the worst case scenario being that the handrails fall apart completely. While there is the option to install more long-lasting metal handrails, these can often appear quite clinical and utilitarian, which may not be what you are looking for when embarking on your garden or commercial project.

In contrast, NeoTimber’s range of composite decking handrails boast long term strength as well as premium good looks. The composite material covers a steel post support and beam, which gives the system its structural longevity. The composite shell is also incredibly hardwearing, weatherproof, and low maintenance, as the recycled plastic fibres in its makeup helps to repel the effects of moisture damage. Unlike timber, composite will not need painting, treating, or staining to keep its strength or aesthetic. Not convinced? At NeoTimber®, we’re more than just talk, which is why all of our composite decking handrails are supported by an unbeatable 25-year residential warranty, or a 10-year commercial warranty.

Outside of their undeniable immediate appeal, there are many more advantages to installing composite decking and handrails. For one, properly installed handrails provide an additional support to any visitors to your space, especially those who may be less physically able. This added level of safety makes them ideal for any outdoor spaces that may benefit from this extra help, such as care homes, schools, and hospitals. Please note; composite decking handrails are only suitable for low rise balcony projects, and will not be suitable for any high-rise developments, such as a rooftop garden or terrace.

On top of this, composite decking handrails are a fantastic investment, should you choose to sell your property later on. Many home and garden spaces, especially in new-build spaces, can look incredibly similar. High-quality composite decking handrails can make your garden feel more unique, more considered, and give your home a much-needed kerb appeal in an highly competitive market. The beauty of a composite decking with handrail installation is that they can completely transform the overall look and feel of your outdoor project, for both now and the future.