The definitive guide to

Log & Rustic
Wood Railings

The craft of natural wood railings. Explore styles, learn the joinery, and master the codes.

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Master the Craft

Everything you need to plan, design, and build a lasting architectural feature.

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Railing Styles

Peeled log, branch & twig, half-log, massive slab styles, and outdoor deck designs. Find the exact look that fits your space.

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Wood Species

Cedar, pine, juniper, and more. Discover which wood survives the outdoors, which looks best indoors, and how to finish them properly.

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Installation

Step-by-step joinery, specialized tools, heavy-duty hardware specs, and navigating residential building code requirements.

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Inspiration Gallery

Cabin porches, mountain lodges, interior lofts, and lakeside decks. See what's possible with natural wood.

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Cost & Buying Guides

Understand log railing pricing, compare real wood against manufactured variants, and learn indoor vs. outdoor needs.

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Natural Wood Railings Done Right

Log-Railings.com is your guide to the craft of natural wood railings - from choosing the right style and species to installing them to code. Whether you’re building a cabin porch, finishing a lodge great room, or adding character to a standard deck, we cover the practical details that matter.

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