Wooden railings are a very elegant addition to your home. They have long been the choice of interior railings because of their soft appearance in the house. Metal fences tend to reflect light and make the interior too true. The softness of the wood does not reflect but adds a warm glow that brings serenity to the home.

In addition to their beautiful appearance, wooden railings have other advantages. You can also find matching wood balusters along with the railings. Wooden fences are virtually maintenance-free when used indoors and are not exposed to the elements. Wood is very durable and a heavy picket fence can last forever in a home.

Manufacturers today use computer systems to design the type of fencing system you like, so you can choose a design or create your own, and the columns, balusters, and beads of your dreams are at your fingertips.

How do you maintain your new picket fence? Wooden railings are very easy to maintain. As long as it’s not exposed to moisture, all you need to do is remove dust. A method of exposure to moisture that allows woodworms and termites to infect and eat wood.

If such a problem is found in your wooden rails, you will need to chemically treat them to prevent them, or if they are outside, you may need to paint them to protect them. Otherwise, simply dust off every week and do a heavy wax polish once a year to keep your picket fence shiny.