Transform Railing by RDI

While information on RDI Transform is more specialized compared to mainstream brands (like TimberTech RadianceRail), here’s what designers and builders generally highlight about this style:

Key Features

Contemporary Design

• Clean lines and minimalistic profiles give Transform railings a sleek, modern look.
• Often paired with simple balusters or cable infill for an open, unobstructed view.

Material Options

Transform railing systems include:

• Composicore components — lightweight and rust-resistant
• Powder-coated finishes — fade-resistant and low-maintenance (aluminum baluster option)
• Cable or metal balusters — for a modern, airy aesthetic

Durability

• Built to withstand weather exposure better than traditional wood railings.
• Resistant to rust and corrosion, especially in aluminum or coated finishes.

Customization

You’ll often find options for:

• Different color finishes (black or white)
• Choice of baluster styles (straight, cable, round metal)
• Matching posts and top rails

Installation & Performance

• Designed for easy assembly — many systems use pre-fabricated panels or components that bolt together.
• Suitable for DIY-savvy homeowners and professional installers alike.
• Meets typical building codes for strength and safety (as long as installed per manufacturer instructions).

Benefits

• Low Maintenance – No painting, staining, or sealing like wood railings
  Weather Resistant – Built to hold up against rain, sun, and snow
  Modern Aesthetic – Great for contemporary outdoor design
  Modular Components – Can be cut and adjusted to fit various deck sizes

Transform railing from RDI. Transform has the elements that you want in a wood railing – the weight, look and feel of wood, and nothing that you don’t. Brackets are completely concealed within the rail structure, providing a clean finish look. One bracket is used for all applications level, stair, and angled installations. Composicore contains no wood or organic fibers. Weather resistant and strong, Composicore won’t absorb water or rot, and resists discoloration, fading and sagging. It’s so durable, that Transform crushes composite railing with a limited lifetime warranty.

STATE-OF-THE-ART COMPOSICORE WITH ACRYLIC CAP Unlike Wood Plastic Composites, Composicore contains no wood or organic fibers. Weather resistant and strong, Comosicore won’t absorb water or rot, and resists discoloration, fading, and sagging. Transform provides superior strength and dependability in a product that is as easy to work with as traditional materials. Choose complete rail kits in white, aluminum balusters or cable rail.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• State-of-the-art Composicore® core with acrylic cap provides a satin, wood like appearance without the maintenance
• One bracket is used for all applications: level, stair, and angle
• Choose from 6′ or 8′ lengths, 4 top rail profiles, 3 infills, and 2 colors (Black or White)
• Mix it up with mix’n’match – combine Transform posts and top rails with Avalon Aluminum Railing or Excalibur Steel Railing

Transform Accessories:

Top Cap Rail:

Post Sleeves:

Post Caps & Skirts:

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