Sleek Wild Hog Deck Railing for Modern Decks

May 8, 2024

Decks need to provide a safe, open view of the surrounding landscape at a reasonable cost. Are there affordable alternatives to deck wire railing, glass handrail systems, and composite components that are easy to install and require no maintenance while combining beauty and an original look? Wild Hog Railing can do all that.

What is Wild Hog Railing?

Hog Wire Railing, a recent innovation in deck railing systems, provides modern deck railing panels. They are durable welded wire panels coated to resist harsh outdoor elements. Their name may remind you of farm fencing, but these are a smaller, more attractive version of those bulkier products.

Why Are They Preferred to Wood Deck Railing Systems?

Typical deck construction involves the use of treated deck boards and a treated wood handrail system. The railing is usually made up of wood pickets, a 2×4 frame, and a treated-wood top rail. This system has been an adequate option for years, but it does have a few drawbacks:

Treated wood is maintenance intensive.
Wood pickets easily warp, sometimes within just weeks of installation.
The pickets must be replaced because they cannot be repaired.
Pickets must be installed 4” on center, meaning there is a wall of wood obstructing views on the deck and stairs.
From a design perspective, a treated wood deck rail is not deemed as “modern”.

A deck has a built-in bench and railing system that allows people to see the gorgeous views of a field.

Wild Hog Railing Is a Modern Alternative to Other Options

Decks are increasingly popular with homeowners today, and in 2020, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) said it was the second most popular home improvement — with good reason.

A deck can be an outdoor kitchen, living area, and general location for outdoor family enjoyment. What makes these interactions and activities even more enticing? A picturesque view.

Sleek and Thin, Almost Invisible

Wild Hog Railing provides the 4” spacing required by building codes, but they accomplish it with a 6-gauge wire rather than a piece of wood that is 1 ½” thick. The panels almost disappear from view when installed. Today’s design motifs, both interior and exterior, are all about creating open spaces, and our Wild Hog products will help your builders provide that look for their customers.

An Excellent Companion Product with Composite Decking

Another upgrade available to your customers is composite decking. U.S. LUMBER carries Trex because it is an industry leader in this category, and Wild Hog Railing is the perfect complement to the low-maintenance nature of Trex decking boards.

How Else Can Wild Hog Railing Be Used?

A garden is enclosed with a Hog Wire railing system and wood boards.

Constructing deck railing panels is not the only use for Hog Wire Railing. They also work perfectly as trellises for gardening and fencing for confined spaces. In addition, they can also be used to create an arbor for an irresistible walkway from one part of your yard to another.

U.S. LUMBER Stocks More Than Modern Decking Products

Our business has been around since 1988, meaning we have had the opportunity to watch the decking and railing markets evolve over time. Maintenance-free materials have led the way in recent years, and Wild Hog Railing and Trex are two of our offerings that fill this niche. However, we are much more than a decking and railing supplier.