Alu Color – Coloured Glass Balustrade

Posts

Posts are powder-coated in the RAL colour of your choice. Please note that actual colours may differ slightly from how they appear on a screen.

Clamps

Clamps are powder-coated to match the RAL colour of your choice. Please note that actual colours may differ slightly from how they appear on a screen.

Glass

Glass is tinted using film layers designed to approximate the RAL colour of your choice as closely as possible. The values are based on transmittance and a 10-degree observation angle using light source D65. Perceived colour may vary slightly in real-life conditions.

Handrail

Handrails are powder-coated in the RAL colour of your choice. Please note that actual colours may differ slightly from how they appear on a screen.

CE-Marked Posts

The posts have been tested for top-down and lateral attachment to wooden base, and can withstand loads of 0.5-1.0 kN/m.

Square 50×50 mm

Square aluminium posts and handrails with cross-sections measuring 50×50 mm.

Surface Layer 20 µm

Our aluminium profiles are anodised for enhanced durability—similar to the process used for sailboat masts, offering high resistance to wind and weather exposure.

Square 50×50 mm

Aluminium handrails with square dimensions of 50×50 mm.

Wooden Handrail

Crafted from untreated light oak or jatoba, a dense hardwood with qualities and appearance similar to teak.

Corners

For installations with corners, the wooden handrail is manually mitred to ensure a precise fit. Both the wood and aluminium versions can be cut using a standard mitre saw. If you opt for an aluminium handrail and have a 90° corner, no cutting is required.

8.76 mm Laminated Glass

Composed of two 4 mm float glass panes bonded with a plastic interlayer. In case of breakage, the interlayer keeps the glass intact. All edges are ground and polished.

8,76 mm Toughened Laminated Glass

Same construction as our standard laminated glass, but with two tempered glass panes instead of one. We recommend this glass for environments in which the barrier may be exposed to repeated external stress. Comes with ground and polished edges.

Colour

Clamps are colour-matched to the rest of the balustrade system.

Clamps in Zinc or Stainless Steel

Choose between powder-coated zinc (colour-matched to your railing) or acid-resistant stainless steel (AISI 316) clamps.

Powder-coated Aluminium Parts

Posts and other aluminium elements require occasional cleaning. Use mild detergent, water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive, acidic, or alkaline cleaners. Avoid sharp impacts that may damage the coating and allow moisture intrusion.

Glass

Clean with a soft cloth and window or mirror cleaning solution. For stubborn stains, rubbing alcohol may be used prior to regular cleaning. Avoid abrasive agents.

Wooden Handrail

For outdoor use, we recommend cleaning and sanding the wood with fine sandpaper. Apply a protective treatment such as wood oil, depending on the weather. Indoor installations only require light cleaning and sanding. Oak naturally contains tannic acid, which helps resist decay. When exposed to moisture, this acid may leach and cause discolouration on surfaces below. To minimise this, we recommend oiling the wood or pre-treating with oxalic acid during installation. Oxalic acid can also be used to remove any resulting stains. Always consult a paint specialist before using oxalic acid. For ongoing care, re-oil the handrail a few times per year.

Symmetrical Sections

When using our configurator, enter the outer dimensions of the installation area. The configurator automatically adjusts the measurements so that each section on each side is of equal length. We customise the railing to fit your measurements — not the other way around.

Customisable Railing Height

In the configurator, you can select a railing height between 800 mm and 1100 mm, measured from the ground to the top of the handrail.

Millimetre Perfect

When you enter your measurements, we ask you to do so in millimetres. We create your railing to the millimetre, so that it’s a perfect fit for where you want to place it.

Everything is Included with Your Order

Your delivery includes everything you need for installation: posts, glass, handrails, screws, drill bits and any special tools required. You only need a screwdriver, wrench, ruler and spirit level.

Assembly Videos and Instructions

Each order comes with customised installation instructions and videos tailored to your specific setup. These are not generic guides, but step-by-step resources relevant to your exact configuration.

Top-mounted attachment

The base of the post is fixed to the floor surface using four screws.

Side-mounted attachment (Lateral Fixation)

The post is secured to the vertical surface using two screws. This is often referred to as lateral or side-mounted attachment.

Customisable Attachment Heights

If you choose lateral attachment, you can also choose the attachment height. You can let the post extend down by 350 mm, 250 mm, 195 mm or 145 mm. Generally, the larger the size, the better. Attachment height may affect the number of sections per side.

Screws for Wood Attachment

Screws for wooden substrates are included in every order. The screws are made from hardened steel with CorrSeal coating for outdoor use. Each screw features milling grooves for reduced torque and to minimise wood splitting.

Screws for Concrete Attachment

If you select attachment to a concrete substrate, appropriate screws are also included. These are hardened steel with CorrSeal coating for corrosivity class C4. Approved for cracked and uncracked concrete, hollow-core slabs, and suitable for materials such as solid and hollow brick, natural stone and more.

Lintel With or Without Wall Attachment

If your balustrade starts at a wall, you have the option to secure the first post to the wall for added stability.

When you’re designing your balustrade, the usage class (A, B or C) gives an indication of where it’s suitable to use. Classes are based on UK Building regulations as specified by the British Standards Institution (see below), combined with our internal product tests, and take into account your specifications regarding balustrade height, section width, details, etc. They’re our recommendations to help you make the right choice! Outdoor Existing Buildings: minimum 1100 mm railing height Indoor Existing Buildings: minimum 900 mm railing height Residential environments: 0.74 kN/m Public areas: 1.5 kN/m Arenas/shopping centres: 3 kN/m Our balustrade solutions are CE marked, indicating they comply with relevant EU directives concerning health, safety, and environmental protection.

CLASS A

A Class A-rated railing meets the requirements specified above and is therefore suitable for use in all types of residential environments as well as public spaces such as offices, restaurants, and shops. Our Class A-rated railings withstand at least 0.74 kN/m in linear load, and in cases where the railing includes glass, it is safety glass designed to prevent injuries in case of impact.

CLASS B

Class B railings are suitable for use in environments where the level difference from floor to ground is 0-1 meter. Our Class B-rated railings withstand at least 0.5 kN/m in linear load, and in cases where the railing includes glass, it is safety glass designed to prevent injuries in case of impact.

CLASS C

C-rated railings are suitable for use at ground level. In cases where the railing includes glass, it is safety glass designed to prevent injuries in case of impact. A railing may become C-rated if Balustradedesign, together with you as the customer, makes a modification to the railing that deviates from our standard. C-rated indicates that this specific configuration has not been tested.

CUSTOMISABLE RAILING HEIGHT

In our configurator, you can choose a railing height between 800 mm and 1100 mm from the ground to the top of the railing.