Wood · all 20 deck sizes
Wood Deck Railing Cost
Traditional 2×2 baluster + 2×4 rail wood construction, PT pine or cedar. Lowest material cost, highest labor cost, requires biennial sealing to last past year 8.
$28-$55/lf installedPT lumber 25 yr (rot only), no system warrantywood
Best for
Budget DIY builds, traditional architecture, period homes, owners willing to commit to biennial maintenance. Easiest to color-match to existing decor.
Watch-outs
True 25-year TCO often EXCEEDS composite once maintenance is factored. Splintering balusters are a safety issue and a deal-killer at resale. Cedar costs ~50% more than PT for marginal lifespan gain.
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10×8
~38 lfInstalled: $1,064-$2,090
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10×10
~42 lfInstalled: $1,176-$2,310
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12×10
~44 lfInstalled: $1,232-$2,420
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12×12
~48 lfInstalled: $1,344-$2,640
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14×12
~50 lfInstalled: $1,400-$2,750
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16×12
~52 lfInstalled: $1,456-$2,860
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16×14
~56 lfInstalled: $1,568-$3,080
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20×12
~56 lfInstalled: $1,568-$3,080
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16×16
~60 lfInstalled: $1,680-$3,300
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20×14
~60 lfInstalled: $1,680-$3,300
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24×12
~60 lfInstalled: $1,680-$3,300
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20×16
~64 lfInstalled: $1,792-$3,520
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20×18
~68 lfInstalled: $1,904-$3,740
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24×16
~68 lfInstalled: $1,904-$3,740
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20×20
~72 lfInstalled: $2,016-$3,960
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24×20
~76 lfInstalled: $2,128-$4,180
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24×24
~84 lfInstalled: $2,352-$4,620
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30×20
~82 lfInstalled: $2,296-$4,510
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30×24
~90 lfInstalled: $2,520-$4,950
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30×30
~102 lfInstalled: $2,856-$5,610
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