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Picket Railings

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Add a classic touch to your porch or deck with a RailingWorks® picket railing system. Upgrade your property with the perfect combination of traditional picket rail styling with the most advanced design for maintenance-free living. Alternative building materials, such as aluminum, are excellent choices for new construction and remodeling because they are more durable and sustainable, with little or no maintenance.

RailingWorks® picket railings are an all-aluminum and stainless steel construction offering a lifetime of service and beauty. Spend more time enjoying your porch, deck or outdoor property and leave tedious repairs and maintenance behind. The RailingWorks® powder coat finish guarantees that you’ll never have to paint or waterproof again – ever!

Picket railings are available in two different post configurations and two different mounting styles for deck or fascia. Add a classic picket railing solution to your home today. Contact FSI Home Products for your free quote on a RailingWorks® picket railing system.


Contact FSI for a railing, fencing or decking price.

Aluminum deck railing cad profiles.

Handrail and baluster profiles for aluminum picket deck railings.


Monitor colors may vary from actual colors.
Request a color sample for color matching.
White Light Gray
White aluminum decking powder coat color. Light grey aluminum decking powder coat color.
Golden Clay Buckskin
Golden clay aluminum decking powder coat color. Buckskin aluminum decking powder coat color.
Bronze Burnished Slate
Bronze aluminum decking powder coat color. Burnished Slate aluminum decking powder coat color.
Black Radiant Silver
Black aluminum decking powder coat color. silver

We offer many different railing styles and configurations to fit your needs. This page consist of different railing styles and components used. We currently offer 6 main railing configurations.

  • 2" post, flat base railing assembly with a continuous top cap.
  • 2" post, pedestal mount railing assembly with a continuous top cap.
  • 2" post, fascia mount railing assembly with a continuous top cap.
  • 3" post, flat base mount railing assembly.
  • 3" post, pedestal mount railing assembly.
  • 2"-3" post combination in flat and pedestal mount.

All configurations are available in a 36", 42" or custom height. Also, all of our different infill styles are available for each configuration.

Two inch post picket railing plan.2" Flat Base Mount Two inch post pedestal picket deck railing details.2" Pedestal Mount Base
Three inch post picket railing cad drawing.3" Flat Base Mount Three inch post pedestal picket railing.3" Pedestal Base Mount
Two inch fascia mount picket deck railing.2" Fascia Mount Post

Two and three inch post aluminum picket railings.2" and 3" Combination Mount

 


Material:
Railing components are of 6005A-T65 Aluminum.

Finish:
Durable high-density polyester Powder-Coat finish. Meets AAMA 2604 standards.

Height:
Standard heights are 36" and 42". Alternate heights available by request.

Spacing:
Standard picket spacing is 3 7/8" inside.

Fasteners:
Stainless steel fasteners are used throughout the railing assembly.

Code Compliance:
Picket Railings meets national safety standards and the 2003 ICC International Building Codes. Codes do vary by city and county and is the customers responsibility to ensure the rail system will meet local codes.

Load Specifications:
Picket, Glass, & Cable Rail post systems have been tested in accordance with international building codes to withstand a 200 lb. concentrated load applied in any direction at the top of the guard rail. Railing has also been tested to withstand 50 PLF horizontal load applied at the required rail height with a simultaneous load of 100 PLF vertical load. The railing has also been designed to withstand a 200 lb. horizontal load applied at any 1 ft. square area of the railing system.

Testing:
Rails are professionally tested by an independent testing laboratory to meet international safety requirements. Test results are available upon request.

Maintenance:
Railings may be washed as needed with water and mild soap. Do not use acidic solutions, harsh solutions or abrasive cleaning materials or solutions as they could harm the finish.

Additional information available upon request.


1: Where do I order or get product information?
All customer support & sales are handled in-house. Simply fill out a contact form or call us at 1-888-739-6172.
2: What is the typical process for placing an order?

 

  1. Submit a drawing of your deck showing all outside dimensions along with any stair rise and run dimensions. A design sheet is available in the download page.
  2. We will generate a quote and make any necessary changes.
  3. Once satisfied, we will need to sign the quote along with a 50% deposit to place the order. Once received, we will schedule and generate approval drawings.
  4. Once all changes have been made to the approval drawings, we require a signed copy of the drawings to generate our manufacturing drawings.
  5. We typically schedule the manufacturing lead time at 1 week.
  6. Once complete, we will charge the balance of the order. Shipping times typically range from 1-6 days in the US and Canada.
3: How long does it take to receive my order after it is placed?
Delivery times can vary because all of our orders are custom built to your specifications. Most residential orders can ship within 2-3 weeks.
4: How are orders shipped?
Our preferred shipping is with Roadway or AAA Cooper. When your railing system is shipped, the carrier will call you 24 hours before delivery to schedule a time. It is the customer’s responsibility to unload the truck. We box all components for easy removal. Small items are with UPS.
5: Will I need any other materials for installation?
Our standard railing systems come complete including hardware. Only basic hand tools are needed.
6: What railing heights are available?
Railing heights are available in either 36" or 42" tall. Custom heights are also available.
7: How far can I span between railing post?
The maximum span between post is 6’ for standard railings and 8’ for the Traditional line of railings.
8: What colors are available?
Our standard colors are White, Gray, Buckskin, Golden Clay, Black, Bronze and Wood Grain. Click here for samples.
9: What about custom colors?
We do offer custom colors on a limited basis. Please contact us for additional cost.
10: What are your advantages over other railing companies?
We specialize in custom building your railings for your application. Most other companies will provide you with full length materials & basic instructions so you do all the fabrication. We provide you with CAD drawings of your deck showing all materials, lengths, & locations, then we produce your railings to the drawings. A simple screw and snap together assembly!
11: Does it cost extra for the custom design?
No, we consider the custom design and CAD drawings a service any customer should receive for a project of this nature. It helps insure there are no problems with the orders placed, the materials received, and with our design recommendations it ensures you receive a railing system that will be installed correctly and safely.

For more information go to the contact us page and request more information or give us a call at 1-888-739-6172.


Buy aluminum deck railings direct for FSI.

For general Pricing and Information fill out the contact form or give us a call and we will mail you information.

For a quick and easy quote, please provide us with the following information:

1. Sketch out the perimeter of the deck showing the dimensions of the framing.
See a railing drawing sample here.

2. List the areas where the railings will run.

3. Be sure to include: Color, Railing Style, & Railing Height.

4. For Stair Railings please provide: Rise & Run of Steps and Total Number of Steps.

5. Provide your Contact Information including an accurate Shipping Address.

That’s it!

You can Fax it to us at (888) 739-6173 or Email to sales@fsihp.com


We generally return a quote back to you within 48 hours. Please give us a call after you fax or email to ensure everything went through. If you have any further question please feel free to give us a call at 1-888-739-6172.

After your order is placed:

We return our customers with CAD drawings: Showing their deck, placement of post and rails, and all materials and dimensions. Once approved and signed, the manufacturing drawings are produced and sent to manufacturing.

Click Here to download a Grid Sheet to draw your deck on.

To Place Your Order:

Please sign and fax or email the Quote form. If you are paying by Credit Card, please sign and fill out the credit card authorization form and fax or email it to us with the Signed Quote. We accept all major credit cards, checks (must clear before shipment) and wire transfers.

After your order is placed:

We will generate approval drawings for the customer to sign off on. Most railing orders require 2 weeks minimum to ship after the approval drawings are signed off on and received by FSI. Orders typically ship by a common carrier freight which will be up to a 53 foot trailer. The freight company will call you 24 hours in advance to schedule delivery. It is the customers responsiblity to remove the railing from the truck. The railing boxes are banded and shrink wrapped to the pallet. It is usually best to cut the shrink wrap and plastic bands and unload the boxes individually off the truck. They can typically be handled by 2 people.

All shipments are insured. Please review all packages for damage. If any damage is present, note on the Bill of Laden from the driver what is damaged noting the description, quanity, length and color. Fax or email a copy of the Bill of Laden to us and we will ship replacements promptly. Any damages not noted on the Bill of Laden are generally not covered by the insurance.

Click Here to download a Grid Sheet to draw your deck on.


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