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Aluminium Balustrade Post – 75mm Black
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ALU005
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Load tested to BS 6180:2011 and PD 6688-1-1
Domestic (Category A) barrier loads — suitable for barriers in and around single-family homes
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Useful Documents
- Load Test Summary Report (TOL-LTS-001)BS 6180:2011 domestic (Category A) load test results, level and stair runs View Load Test Summary Report (TOL-LTS-001) (opens in a new tab)
- Compliance & Load Data Sheet (TOL-ALU-BAL)Specification, BS 6180 domestic load results and installation conditions View Compliance & Load Data Sheet (TOL-ALU-BAL) (opens in a new tab)
- CAD Drawing – Aluminium Balustrade PostDimensioned drawing of the 75mm post and base plate View CAD Drawing – Aluminium Balustrade Post (opens in a new tab)
Description
The aluminium balustrade post is the upright that carries your rails — a 75mm × 75mm square post in alloy 6005, finished in matt black powder-coat (RAL 9017) so it won't rust, rot or fade outdoors. Each post stands 1140mm to the top of the cap and weighs around 5kg.
Every post has a 120mm square base plate with a fixing hole in each corner, so it bolts down onto any solid structural surface — timber decking, concrete, stone or masonry. M10 × 80mm bolts are our recommendation, though the right fixing depends on what you're fixing into, and ground and wall fixings aren't supplied. A matching base cover finishes the foot neatly.
The post is supplied undrilled, so bracket heights can be set to suit the run, and two alignment stencils come with each post to mark the bracket positions square and level. Posts are spaced up to a maximum of 1829mm apart, with additional posts added along longer runs to keep the balustrade rigid.
Posts are sold singly, so you buy exactly the number your layout needs. If you'd rather not count them yourself, the Build Your Own aluminium balustrade kit works out every post, rail and bracket from your measurements and adds them to your basket in one go.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium Alloy 6005 |
| Colour | Black (RAL9017) |
| Finish | Powder Coated (Matt) |
| Height | 1140mm |
| Width | 75mm |
| Weight | 5kg |
| Fixing Method | Level Ground |
What’s Included
| Post | 1 |
| Base Cover | 1 |
| Bracket Alignment Stencil | 2 |
Installation Guide
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Watch: Installing the railing kit (4:56)
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Watch: Fitting the balustrade on stairs (2:42)
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Watch: Installing the gate (1:54)
FAQs
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Compliance
Safety & compliance
Our aluminium balustrade has been load tested to the domestic (Category A) barrier loads in BS 6180:2011 and PD 6688-1-1, for decking, patios, steps and stairs.
- Load tested to domestic (Category A) loads — to the barrier loads in BS 6180:2011 and PD 6688-1-1, on level runs and 35° stairs at the full 1,829 mm span
- Passed every domestic load — 0.36 kN/m line load at the top of the barrier, 0.5 kN/m² infill load and 0.25 kN point load, all within the 25 mm deflection limit
- More than 9× the domestic design load — the ultimate failure load in every configuration tested
- 1100 mm guarding height — with pickets at 96.5 mm, so a 100 mm sphere cannot pass through
- 1,000 hours salt spray — the black powder coating (RAL 9017) on aluminium alloy 6005-T6 passed 1,000 hours of neutral salt spray testing (ASTM B117)
- Maximum clear span 1,829 mm — measured between post faces, not post centres. Additional posts are added along longer runs
Has the balustrade been load tested?
Yes. It has been load tested to the domestic (Category A) barrier loads in BS 6180:2011 and PD 6688-1-1, on level runs and 35° stairs at the full 1,829 mm span. It passed the 0.36 kN/m line load at the top of the barrier, the 0.5 kN/m² infill load and the 0.25 kN point load, all within the 25 mm deflection limit, and its ultimate failure load was more than 9 times the domestic design load. The full load test report (TOL-LTS-001) is available to download (PDF).
Where can I use this balustrade?
Domestic decking, patios, steps and stairs. Whether a particular installation complies also depends on it being assembled correctly and fixed to a suitable structural surface.
How high is the balustrade, and is the gap child-safe?
The finished guarding height is 1100 mm, and pickets are spaced at 96.5 mm so a 100 mm sphere cannot pass through.
Is it suitable for coastal locations?
Yes. The aluminium will not rust, and the powder coating passed 1,000 hours of neutral salt spray testing (ASTM B117). In coastal areas, rinse it down roughly once a month to remove salt build-up.
How far apart can the posts be?
The maximum clear span is 1,829 mm, measured between post faces rather than post centres. Runs longer than that need additional posts along them.
For domestic decking, patios, steps and stairs. The full load test report (TOL-LTS-001) is available to download. As with any balustrade, the finished installation also depends on correct assembly and fixing to a suitable structural surface.
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