HB&G Columns makes a cellular PVC product called Permaporch that is the most natural I have found. I looked at a lot when I had my deck built and the composites and vinyls all had that shiny, flimsy plastic look. The balusters are solid not hollow and the posts are reinforced with aluminum I-beams. My deck is now 4 years old and after a little soap and pressure washing the railing looks like it did the day it was installed. Here is a pic from when the deck was installed:

My fascia and stair risers are made from Azek and they are a perfect match. I think it's basically the exact same material

scotte
sensational lead.

How is this stytem priced vs the "big" names (Timbertech radiance rail--Azek etc)

I don't recall specifics, but the price of the Permaporch railing is higher then other railing systems. It's a premium product but you do get what you pay for. If you can fit it in your budget or you are on the fence about your decision get a sample from your lumber yard. I had samples from Timbertech and a few others, and when compared next to each other you will see a big difference in weight and aesthetics. My wife hated the "shiny" look of all the other systems. Permaporch posts and balusters are also wider giving a more solid feel.

Scotte
what is you decking material?

Ipe prior to being stained

Scotte, really impressed with your choices. How did you attach the balusters to the top rail? The PermaPorch diagrams all show a top rail insert (aluminum or wood) that the balusters go into. Did you have to carve out the Ipe handrail to fit onto it?