Mixed (wood post + cable/aluminum infill) · all 20 deck sizes
Mixed (wood post + cable/aluminum infill) Deck Railing Cost
Wood or composite posts paired with cable or aluminum infill panels — splits the cost difference between premium and traditional systems while keeping the wood-post warmth.
$75-$135/lf installed10-20 yr components, no system warrantymixed
Best for
Designs that want warmth of wood + modernity of metal/cable. Contractor-friendly because post + infill bids stay competitive.
Watch-outs
Most ambitious build to permit — inspector wants to see compliance docs for each component. Mixed-warranty also means mixed claim paths if any single part fails.
Pick your mixed (wood post + cable/aluminum infill) deck size
10×8
~38 lfInstalled: $2,850-$5,130
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10×10
~42 lfInstalled: $3,150-$5,670
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12×10
~44 lfInstalled: $3,300-$5,940
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12×12
~48 lfInstalled: $3,600-$6,480
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14×12
~50 lfInstalled: $3,750-$6,750
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16×12
~52 lfInstalled: $3,900-$7,020
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16×14
~56 lfInstalled: $4,200-$7,560
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20×12
~56 lfInstalled: $4,200-$7,560
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16×16
~60 lfInstalled: $4,500-$8,100
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20×14
~60 lfInstalled: $4,500-$8,100
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24×12
~60 lfInstalled: $4,500-$8,100
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20×16
~64 lfInstalled: $4,800-$8,640
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20×18
~68 lfInstalled: $5,100-$9,180
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24×16
~68 lfInstalled: $5,100-$9,180
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20×20
~72 lfInstalled: $5,400-$9,720
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24×20
~76 lfInstalled: $5,700-$10,260
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24×24
~84 lfInstalled: $6,300-$11,340
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30×20
~82 lfInstalled: $6,150-$11,070
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30×24
~90 lfInstalled: $6,750-$12,150
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30×30
~102 lfInstalled: $7,650-$13,770
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