Composite Balustrade Straight Railing
Composite Balustrade Straight Railing
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Product benefits
Why choose Grainex® composite
Up to 25-Year Warranty
The most comprehensive warranty available on UK composite products. Residential and commercial cover included.
Zero Maintenance
Never sand, paint, stain or treat. A simple wash with soapy water is all that's ever needed.
Anti-Slip Both Sides
Embossed grip texture on both board faces provides safe footing in wet conditions year-round.
Fade & Stain Resistant
UV-stabilised composite won't fade, splinter or rot. Resists mould, algae, oil and wine stains.
Weatherproof
Handles British frost, rain and UV without warping, cracking or delaminating.
Eco-Responsible
Made from recycled wood fibres and reclaimed plastics. FSC-certified. A sustainable timber alternative.
About this product
Composite Balustrade Straight Railing spans between straight balustrade posts to create a safe, attractive horizontal railing. This 1816mm x 1100mm railing panel provides essential safety for elevated decks and terraces while adding a stylish architectural feature to your outdoor space. Available in all eight NeoTimber® colours.
Why choose NeoTimber composite balustrades?
- A Hybrid Solution For Ultimate Flexibility. The component-based solution offers versatility, allowing the same product to be installed on both linear runs and as railings on stairways – an out-the-box solution compatible with a wide range of designs.
- Five Premium Colour Options. Available in five colours matched to complement the range of capped decking products, so you can match your deck colour for a monochromatic look or contrast it.
- Enhanced Fade, Stain & Splinter Resistance. A capped composite solution with aluminium post inserts and spindles negates the splintering, rotting, staining and fading that timber handrails succumb to outdoors.
Technical Specifications
Components
- Composite Balustrade Post: 1300mm (h) x 94mm (w) — includes post, steel insert, cap, skirt and all fixings.
- Composite Balustrade Railing: 1816mm (w) x 1100mm (h) with 19 spindles — includes handrail, bottom rail, spindles and all fixings.
Load test results
- Concentrated load (ASTM D7032-17): no failure at 500lbf (2224N) on top rail midspan, adjacent to post, and top of post.
- Uniform load (ASTM D7032-17): no failure at 125plf — vertical (1825N) and horizontal (1825N).
- In-fill load (ASTM D7032-17): no failure at 125lbf (556N) at centre of rail, left bottom rail and right top rail.
Building regulation compliant for levels greater than 600mm. Results based on correct installation of the full NeoTimber balustrade system including railing and posts.
Installation & Care
System: a component-based design suitable for both linear runs and stairway railings, building-regulation compliant for levels greater than 600mm. Posts and rail sets can be bought individually to reduce waste.
Fitting: install the full system – posts (with steel inserts), handrail, bottom rail and spindles – using the supplied fixings, following the correct spacing for compliance.
Routine care: wipe down with warm soapy water; the premium capping resists stain, fade and splinter.
Exclusively handpicked excellence, manufactured and distributed by NeoTimber®
Technical Specifications
| Product name | Composite Balustrade Straight Railing |
| SKU | NT-CBS-RAL-STR-GREY |
| Material | Co-extruded composite (WPC) — recycled wood fibre & HDPE |
| Board length | 1816mm (w) |
| Board width | – |
| Board thickness | 1100mm (h) |
| Weight per board | – |
| Coverage per board | Handrail + bottom rail + 19 spindles + fixings |
| Core construction | Composite + aluminium spindles |
| Surface finish | Capped composite with aluminium spindles |
| Minimum joist spacing | 1816mm x 1100mm with 19 spindles |
| Fire classification | – |
| Residential warranty | 25 years residential / 10 years commercial |
| Commercial warranty | 10 years |
Compare the Full Range
Find the right balustrade for your deck or balcony.
| Feature | Composite | Aluminium | Glass | Wire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Matches deck | Sleek modern | Uninterrupted view | Industrial |
| Build Regs Part K compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum height | 1100mm | 1100mm | 1100mm | 1100mm |
| Maximum gap | 100mm | 100mm | n/a | 100mm |
| Maintenance | Zero | Zero | Wipe clean | Annual check |
| Best for | Coordinated deck | Crisp modern | Maximising view | Coastal looks |
Installation Guide
A composite balustrade can be installed in a weekend. Always check UK Building Regulations Part K (1100mm minimum height, 100mm maximum gap).
Plan post positions
Posts must be no more than 1.5m apart, with a post at every corner, end and either side of any opening. Mark the deck or substrate clearly.
Secure the posts
Use heavy-duty post bolts through pre-drilled base plates into the deck joist or concrete pad below. Posts must be perfectly plumb in both axes — use a spirit level on adjacent faces.
Cut railings to length
Measure post-to-post and cut top and bottom rails. Allow a 3mm gap at each end for expansion.
Fit the spindles
Slot spindles into the bottom rail's pre-drilled holes (19 spindles per 1816mm panel). Maximum 100mm centre-to-centre to comply with Building Regs.
Fix the top rail
Lower the top rail onto the spindles, ensuring all spindles seat fully. Screw into each post through the rail's hidden brackets.
Cap and finish
Fit decorative post caps. Check the entire run for level and rigidity. Apply a final wash with soapy water.
