Two-Story Balcony Deck Railing System
Project Overview
Complete aluminum railing system for a two-level backyard deck, including an elevated second-story balcony and a lower patio landing.
Analysis
The composite deck structure needed railings that would not rot and could handle the elevated balcony load. Aluminum met the structural and visual goals.
Process
Structural review, takeoff, fabrication, craned second-floor sections, two-day install.
Outcome
A clean modern railing system that finishes the deck and passes inspection on the first walkthrough.
Project Details
Materials Used
6063-T6 aluminum posts with welded corner gussets, 3/4" square pickets at 4" on-center spacing, satin black powder coat, stainless fasteners through joists.
Methods & Techniques
Through-bolted posts to framing, lag-bolted into rim joists, laser-aligned pickets, sealed caps.
Key Highlights
Two-story system, 4" picket spacing, code-compliant to 42" height, seamless corners.