If you are a Canadian deck enthusiast, then you’ve probably asked yourself whether or not you should upgrade the finishing of your yard with wood for handrails. With intense seasonal weather changes and significant amounts of snow in some parts of our country, its easy to see why many may be hesitant on installing new wood decks and handrails. However, if one fully considers the pros and cons of wooden decks, they may end up pleasantly surprised at what they find out.

After all, we’re Canadians. We love our outdoor get together, summer BBQ’s, and leaning on sturdy handrails when chatting up a storm with the neighbor. When it comes to our deck and handrails, we take pride in making sure they’re strong and able to withstand harsh weather conditions. It’s important to us that our handrails and deck flooring is able to stay looking fresh even after a cold and nasty winter. So, how can we do that if we have wood handrails installed?

It turns out, there’s a few ways to ensure your wooden handrails don’t deteriorate throughout the winter months.Let’s take a look at some of the top solutions for protecting wooden handrails and decks all year round.

Varnish or Protective Paint

We have all probably heard this before, however, varnishing or painting your wooden handrails with a protective paint will help tremendously in slowing down any potential wear and tear over time. This can easily be purchased from local hardware stores at a reasonable price, making it the go-to preference for many of us looking to protect our handrails as quickly as possible.

Installing Protective Covers

Protective casing installed over wood handrails makes not only keeps them safe from harsh weather or wear and tear, but they also make handrails look incredibly sleek! Choose a handrail cover that matches the aesthetic of your home and bring a spark to your back yard. This is one of the quickest ways to install and create a beautifully looking covers for your wooden handrails. Places like vsaent.com offer a beautiful array of protective handrail covers to choose from.

Complete reinstallation of steel handrails

Sometimes people want to reinforce the durability of their decks with completely reinstalled steel handrails. This will not only ensure complete protection of any wear and tear, but they will also last substantially longer than regular wooden handrails. This option, of course, is for when and if you are willing to invest a large amount into upgrading the look and durability of your deck.