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A Railing & Framing Framework

Here’s a guide to help you estimate and simplify the process of calculating material requirements for your construction project. It’s a helpful ballpark for contractors, builders, and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Based on an average
16’ x 24’ Deck (384 sq. fT.)

$4.5K to $8k*
Framing

$2K to $3k*
Railing

$3K to $6k*
Labor

384 square feet (16’ x 24’) is used for estimation purposes. The average deck in the U.S. is between 300 to 400 square feet.
There are a number of things that impact project costs in either direction such as a deck size, complexity, elevation, location, region of the country, landscaping, contractor being used, permit fees, etc.
Steel framing based on allowable PSF for residential application.

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A Railing & Framing Framework

Based on an average 16’ x 24’ Deck (384 sq. fT.)

$4.5K to $8k* Framing

$2K to $3k* Railing

$3K to $6k* Labor

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Based on an average
16’ x 24’ Deck (384 sq. fT.)

$4.5K to $8k*
Framing

$2K to $3k*
Railing

$3K to $6k*
Labor

Al¹³ PLUS Railing

Al¹³ HOME Traditional Railing

Fe²⁶ Traditional Railing

Fe²⁶ Plus Railing

Al¹³ HOME V-Series Cable Railing

Al¹³ HOME Pure View Full Glass Panels Railing

Al¹³ HOME Pure View Glass Balusters Railing

Fe²⁶ Axis Railing

Fe²⁶ V-Series Cable Railing

Fe²⁶ H-Series Cable Railing

Fe²⁶ Pure View Glass Balusters Railing

Fe²⁶ Ornamental Railing