Why Choose the Westbury Deck Montego Railing?
- Brian Wey
- Feb 23
- 3 min read
Railing is often treated like a box to check.
It has to meet code. It has to keep people safe. Then the conversation moves back to decking color or layout.
But railing frames the entire space. It is at eye level. It shapes how the deck feels from the yard and from inside the house. And in some cases, it changes the character of the home more than the deck boards themselves.
The Westbury Montego railing system is one of those styles that people do not choose by accident. It has a specific look. And it works best in specific situations.
The defining feature of the Westbury Montego: curved balusters
What sets Montego apart are the curved aluminum balusters.
Instead of straight vertical pickets, Montego introduces a subtle architectural curve. It softens the lines of the deck and adds movement without becoming ornate.
It feels intentional.
The standard Montego design uses a clean two-rail layout. The Montego II version adds a third rail, giving it a slightly more structured and detailed appearance.
Neither option feels overbuilt. The difference comes down to how much visual presence you want the railing to have.
What we see locally: Homeowners who feel like straight spindles are too plain, but glass or cable feels too modern, often land on railing styles like the Montego.
Where the style works best
Montego tends to complement:
Traditional homes
Homes with brick or stone accents
Decks where the railing should add character without blocking views
Balconies or second-story spaces
The curved balusters introduce just enough detail to elevate the look without overpowering it.
Radius sections are another strength. If your deck includes curved lines or a rounded edge, Montego offers radius railing sections that follow that shape cleanly. It avoids the segmented, pieced-together look that some systems create on curves.
From a design standpoint, that continuity matters.
Material benefits without the maintenance
Style is only part of the decision.
Montego is powder-coated aluminum. In North Dakota and Minnesota, that matters. Aluminum will not rot. It will not rust the way some steel systems can if coatings fail. It does not require sanding or repainting like wood.
That low-maintenance durability is often what moves someone from “I like the look” to “this makes sense.”
If you want railing that:
Handles freeze-thaw cycles
Does not need seasonal upkeep
Maintains color over time
Aluminum continues to be a practical choice.
When Montego may not be the right fit
Not every deck calls for curved balusters.
If you are building a highly modern home with sharp lines and minimalist design, cable or glass railing may feel more aligned. If you want completely unobstructed views, glass may make more sense.
Montego adds character. That is the point.
So the question becomes:
Do you want the railing to disappear?
Or do you want it to contribute to the architecture?
There is no right answer. It depends on the look you are trying to achieve.
A real example from South Fargo
We recently worked with a homeowner in South Fargo who was renovating a classic brick, Americana-style home. They were working closely with a designer to modernize parts of the exterior without losing the character that made the home special in the first place.
The deck was being rebuilt with composite boards in a clean, neutral tone. The structure looked great. But the railing became the sticking point.
Cable felt too modern for the brick façade. Full glass felt out of place against the traditional lines of the house. Straight aluminum spindles felt a little too plain.
They needed something that respected the architecture.
Montego became the solution. The curved balusters added subtle detail that felt appropriate for the style of the home. Not flashy. Not trendy. Just refined. We also incorporated radius sections to follow a gentle curve in the deck layout, which helped the railing flow naturally instead of breaking the lines.
The end result felt balanced. The railing did not compete with the brick or the trim details. It complemented them.
That is where Montego tends to work best. When a homeowner wants to honor classic architecture while still upgrading the space.
Key takeaways
Montego stands out because of its curved baluster design
Two-rail and three-rail options allow subtle variation in look
Radius sections create clean transitions on curved decks
Powder-coated aluminum offers long-term durability
Best suited for homeowners who want character without going ultra-modern
Final thoughts
Railing is not just a code requirement. It is part of the architecture of your outdoor space.
If you are considering Montego, the real question is not whether it is “good.” It is whether the style fits your home and how you want the space to feel.
If you want to see it in person and talk through whether it complements your design, we are always happy to walk through it with you. Sometimes the right railing choice becomes obvious once you see it in the space.