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Course Description: AEC Daily: Railing Systems: Understanding and Designing to Fit Your Vision
Deck railing systems provide the finishing touch to an outdoor area, as well as safety and improved accessibility.
Choosing a system that suits a deck project’s needs depends on a variety of factors, including cost, durability, style,
customization, maintenance, and eco-friendliness. This course explores the many railing materials that are available,
with a focus on aluminum, composite, and aluminum and composite railing systems, whose characteristics are ideal
for most projects.
Discuss the different kinds of railing systems and materials available on the market and compare their contributions to sustainable design.
Describe railing and guard mounting details that are compliant with the International Residential Code®.
Identify how wood-plastic composite railing systems may contribute to LEED credit requirements.
Describe the components of deck railing systems and specify the appropriate components and features to satisfy aesthetic, functional, safety, and sustainability requirements.