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AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar Railing Systems: Understanding and Designing to Fit Your Vision

AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar: Railing Systems: Understanding and Designing to Fit Your Vision

AIAOC Lunch Hour Webinar:

Railing Systems: Understanding and Designing to Fit Your Vision


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Deck railing systems provide the finishing touch to an outdoor area, as well as safety and improved accessibility. Choosing a system that suits a deck project’s needs depends on a variety of factors, including cost, durability, style, customization, maintenance, and eco-friendliness. ​​This course explores the many railing materials that are available, with a focus on aluminum, composite, and aluminum and composite railing systems, whose characteristics are ideal for most projects.

Learning Objectives:


  • Discuss the different kinds of railing systems and materials available on the market and compare their contributions to sustainable design.
  • Describe railing and guard mounting details that are compliant with the International Residential Code.
  • Identify how wood-plastic composite railing systems may contribute to LEED credit requirements.
  • Describe the components of deck railing systems and specify the appropriate components and features to satisfy aesthetic, functional, safety, and sustainability requirements


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March 24, 2026

12:00PM – 01:00 PM PT

(Webinar link will be sent to registrants on March 23rd)

1.0 AIA HSW Unit.

Free – AIA Members, please provide your member number for your AIA HSW Unit

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