The right exterior railing can make a deck, porch, patio, or set of concrete steps easier and safer to use while adding a finished detail to your home’s exterior. The railing system also needs to stand up to Kansas City’s hot summers, freezing winters, moisture, and everyday use.
Great Plains Exteriors provides exterior railing installation throughout the Kansas City area, including porch railings, deck railing, aluminum railing, and custom railing options. We’ll help you choose durable materials and a style that works with your outdoor space, home, and budget.
Exterior railings are often part of a larger deck, porch, patio, or exterior remodeling project. Your new railing may need to coordinate with decking, stairs, concrete, siding, or other materials already around the home. Great Plains Exteriors provides siding, roofing, windows, doors, gutters, decks, railings, stone, and other exterior remodeling services. Having one company handle related exterior work can make it easier to coordinate materials and installation.
Every railing installation has its own details. The length of the railing, location of the posts, angles, stairs, landing, mounting surface, and type of railing system all affect how the finished project comes together. Our team installs exterior railings for decks, porches, stairs, patios, and other outdoor spaces. We can help you compare materials and styles based on the way the space will be used and the amount of maintenance you want to handle.
Great Plains Exteriors is a family-owned and operated business founded in 2012 and has completed well over 1,000 remodeling projects. Our experience includes residential, commercial, multi-family, and new construction work throughout the Kansas City area. We also own our own wholesale supply operation, giving our team extensive experience with exterior products and materials. That product knowledge helps us work with different railing materials, including aluminum, wood, composite, and other options.
Exterior railings need to handle Kansas City's changing weather. Hot, humid summers, freezing winters, rain, and temperature fluctuations can affect materials over time, so choosing a durable railing system and installing it correctly can help reduce maintenance. Great Plains Exteriors works with homeowners throughout both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the Kansas City metro. We'll consider your home's exterior, outdoor space, daily use, and preferred style when planning your railing installation.
Through state-of-the-art HOVER technology, our exterior home improvement company works to visualize your project with a 3D model and get on the same page before any work begins. Fast, accurate measurements and estimates allow us to give you the simpler, more transparent process you deserve.
A deck railing provides support around raised outdoor spaces while helping define the finished look of the deck. We can install a deck railing system that works with wood, composite, or other decking materials and complements the rest of the outdoor space.
Porch railings and handrails can make stairs, entrances, and raised porch areas easier to navigate. We can help you choose a railing style and material that works with the porch, steps, posts, and exterior of your Kansas City home.
Aluminum railing is a popular choice for homeowners looking for a durable, low-maintenance option. Aluminum is lightweight and resistant to rust and corrosion, and aluminum posts can provide a clean, finished appearance without the upkeep associated with regularly painting some metal or wood railings.
Some outdoor spaces have unusual lengths, angles, stairs, or landings that don't work well with standard railing systems. Custom railings can be designed around the specific dimensions of the space while providing the support and appearance you're looking for.
Wood railing can complement a traditional deck or porch, while composite railing offers a similar look with less maintenance. We'll help you compare the available materials based on durability, appearance, upkeep, and budget.
Metal and glass railing systems can give an outdoor space a more modern appearance. Glass can provide a more open view, while metal railing offers a range of styles and finishes for decks, porches, stairs, and patios.
The right choice depends on your outdoor space, budget, appearance, and maintenance preferences. Aluminum railing is a popular low-maintenance option because it is lightweight and resistant to rust and corrosion, while wood and composite railing offer different looks and performance characteristics.
Yes. Aluminum porch railings are resistant to rust and corrosion and generally require very little upkeep. They’re a practical option for Kansas City homeowners who want durable outdoor railings without regular painting or refinishing.
Yes. Exterior railings can be installed around concrete steps when the railing system and mounting method are appropriate for the surface. Post placement, fasteners, the condition of the concrete, and the stair layout all need to be considered during installation.
Deck railing requirements depend on factors such as the height of the deck and the design of the stairs or walking surface. Local building codes also have requirements for handrails, guardrails, heights, spacing, and installation, so the specific project and location need to be considered.
Yes. Custom railings can be made to suit specific lengths, angles, stairs, landings, and other features of an outdoor space. They’re particularly useful when a standard railing system doesn’t match the layout of the deck, porch, or concrete steps.
Maintenance depends on the railing material. Aluminum and some composite railing systems require very little upkeep, while wood and certain steel or wrought iron railings may need more regular cleaning, staining, painting, or rust prevention.