Westbury Tuscany is a much higher quality railing system than any other thin-guage aluminum rail systems. Not all railings are of the same quality though.Of course Aluminum out preforms Iron and even though it is more expensive, because it will not rust, it is the best valued railing.

Metal railings such as Iron and Aluminum are in a range somewhere between ($40-$70/foot) and are the best valued products for entry level railing.Composite railing has a much bulkier feel to it, and is more often used for traditional or classic rail profiles.Cable systems as well as glass systems use aluminum posts and rails to accomplish their 'look'.Aluminum is the best suited metal for railing as it has lower cost than steel, and will not rust like iron. Iron is incredibly strong, but it is not steel and will rust if not properly taken care of.Vinyl products can be high in quality, but inexpensive ones can become brittle, and vinyl many not be the best against high winds.Treated may be the least expensive, but it's value is not very high.Well, some deck railing systems have a better value than others.For this reason wood railing is of the most expensive types of railing. Throughout the life of a deck, say 20 years, wood railing will either need be replaced completely, or will require maintenance yearly if not bi-annually. Wood railing may be the least expensive to purchase, but will cost the most in maintenance.when not installed correctly treated will pull fasteners out of postion and should never be used with baluster connectors. Unfortunately, treated is not well suited for railing as it has a tendency to warp, twist, splinter, and crack. Treated Wood has also seen record prices, but is still the cheapest railing to purchase.In addition, 2021 saw record cedar prices, with the expectation they would only become more dramatic. Cedar needs regular staining to keep from rot and decomposition which can dramatically cut the lifespan of the rail. Cedar has a beautiul look about it however, yearly staining is costly in both time and resources.

Traditionally, cedar wood was primarily used for railing.

The large array of product materials, quality of manufacturing, thickness of metal, availability of products, and other factors all contribute to a diverse price range.

Is there a big difference in price? Yes, there can be a large difference in price between types of railing products and even manufactures.

Each type of railing has a general range in price and tend to fall in order from least expensive to most expensive: Wood, Iron, Vinyl, Aluminum, Vertical Cable, Composite Rail, (Horizontal Cable and Glass are often comparable in price depending on scope).

The type of railing has the largest impact on price.

Price depends largely upon options such as post size, stocking profiles, stocking colors, best usage of materials.

Cable systems typically cost $90-$110 for vertical cable, and above for horizontal cable and glass.

Aluminum systems with all aluminum components and vertical baluster infill have a range of about $50-$70 per lineal foot.

Railing has a large range in price and varies depending on the type of railing.

Composite stair rails