I'm having Azek premier railings put in. I certainty hope that they aren't the worst on the market. They're replacing wood railing that rotten w/in 5 years of installation...

I have installed both rails . Both are of great quality. The RDI is vinyl with an aluminum sleeve for strength. The Azek is a composite rail. I prefer the RDI over any composite rail , due to the way they fasten to the posts. Composites become very brittle especially when cold and are more prone to cracking. I highly recommend the RDI railings, and I have installed many with no issues.

Hello! Thanks for creating this thread and sorry for the late response! With AZEK® Composite Rail, you'll get look and feel of real wood without painting or staining. Unlike traditional lumber, AZEK Rail is a capped composite that uses PVC performance materials, engineered for superior safety and strength, and will not rot, peel, or splinter - ultimately very low maintenance. Plus we have a 25 year warranty! https://azek.com/docs/warranty/azek-timbertech-railing-warranty-us.pdf

Thanks for considering us!

AZEK

My drink rail seems to have a much nicer finish than the deck flooring. Are they supposed to look the same?