




- Complete aluminium balustrade kit — you choose the parts.
- From around £135 per linear metre, with posts, rails, pickets and assembly fixings.
- Calculator works out your full parts list from your measurements.
- Fits decking, patios, balconies, terraces and stairs.
- Black powder-coated aluminium — rust-free and low-maintenance.
- Designed in line with BS 6180:2011.
Tell us your measurements and we'll work out exactly what you need, then add it all to your basket in one click.
Measure each run outside-to-outside (the full length of the edge you want to rail), in your chosen unit, and the calculator works out the posts, rails and brackets you need for even spacing. Quantities are an estimate — we recommend confirming before ordering large jobs, and non-90° angles or custom layouts are best checked via our quote form. Bays are worked out from the real post pitch and rails are cut down for even post spacing. On short runs and tight returns the calculator automatically reuses a rail off-cut where one is long enough (one off-cut per rail), saving a rail kit and adding one fixed-bracket set and one rail-cover set instead — keep all off-cuts until the whole job is finished. Inside a section, runs join at corners and share a post; a separate section starts a new stretch. Stair runs add a bracket pack and a spacer pack per rail. Gates are added as complete units and don't change your rail or post counts — we'll confirm the exact gate layout with you after ordering.
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Our aluminium balustrade kit lets you build a complete outdoor balustrade to your own measurements — exactly the posts, rails, brackets, spacers and end caps your project needs, with an optional matching aluminium gate for access or safety. From around £135 per linear metre, complete with assembly fixings.
The system suits almost any solid, flat surface: timber or composite decking, concrete patios, tiled balconies, terraces and raised areas. It's fully stair-compatible using our dedicated stair brackets, so you can run the same clean look from your deck down a flight of steps. Whether you're railing a balcony, enclosing a patio, or fitting a balustrade for decking, the kit adapts to straight runs, corners and stairs.
Made from durable, powder-coated aluminium, every part is rust-free and built to handle UK weather all year round — a low-maintenance metal balustrade that keeps its finish without the upkeep of timber or steel.
The system is designed in line with BS 6180:2011, and our manufacturer has load tested a rail section at 0.36 kN/m — the horizontal line load for domestic single-family guarding. Further testing is in progress. For the full specification and installation conditions, see our Aluminium Balustrade Compliance & Load Data page.
Not sure what you need? Use the balustrade calculator above — enter your measurements and it works out every post, rail and bracket for your exact layout, then adds the complete balustrade kit to your basket in one click. No guesswork, no over-ordering. If you'd rather we checked your measurements first, or your layout has angled corners, send us a quote request and we'll price it up for you.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium Alloy 6005 |
| Colour | Black (RAL 9017) |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Height | 1100mm |
| Width (Rail) | 1830mm |
| Weight (Rail) | 6kg |
| Fixing Method | Level Ground |
| Top Rail | 1 |
| Bottom Rail | 1 |
| Vinyl Insert | 2 |
| Picket | 15 |
| Spacers | 16 |
| Fixed Bracket | 4 |
| 1.25" Stainless Steel Screw | 8 |
| 0.75" Stainless Steel Screw | 8 |
| Bottom Rail Support | 1 |
| Rail End Covers | 4 |
Our aluminium balustrade is designed in line with BS 6180:2011, the British Standard for barriers in and around buildings. Installed correctly, it gives a finished guarding height of 1100mm with picket spacing of 96.5mm — within the requirement that a 100mm sphere cannot pass through. As compliance also depends on correct installation for your specific setting, we'd always recommend confirming the requirements for your project, and checking with your builder or building control for anything safety-critical.
This system can be installed on many common outdoor surfaces, including:
Important: Always ensure the posts are fixed into solid structural material beneath the surface layer.
The maximum spacing between posts is 1829mm (6ft) clear between post faces. This is the longest span your aluminium rail is designed to support, so runs longer than that need additional posts along them.
You can space posts closer together than the maximum, and cut the rails down to suit — always cut equal amounts from both ends so the picket spacing stays balanced.
Yes. Use a hacksaw or metal-cutting saw. Cut both ends evenly to keep the picket spacing symmetrical. Always measure carefully and wear protective gear when cutting.
No — posts are sold separately.
The Rail Kit includes:
Stainless steel screws and fixings
Yes. You’ll need to purchase a Stair Bracket Kit, which is sold separately.
This allows the rails to be installed at an angle to follow your stair pitch.
Yes — if you're installing at angles other than 90°, you'll need Swivel Brackets.
These brackets allow the rails to pivot horizontally, ideal for irregular shapes or custom deck layouts.
Yes — we offer a matching Gate Kit, which includes:
Yes — we accept returns of unused items in their original packaging within 28 days.
Please contact us before returning to confirm eligibility and process.
The easiest way is to use the balustrade calculator on this page. Enter your measurements and it works out exactly how many posts, rail kits, brackets, spacers and gates you need for your layout — including corners and stairs — then adds the complete kit to your basket in one click. No guesswork and no over-ordering.
If your project has angled (non-90°) corners, or you'd like us to check your measurements first, we're happy to help:
Yes. This aluminium balustrade is well suited to balconies, terraces and raised patios, as well as decking and ground-level edges. The posts fix down to any solid, structural surface — concrete, tiled balconies, decking with proper joists, or masonry with suitable anchors — giving a secure, modern metal balustrade around your balcony. As with any installation, make sure the posts are fixed into solid structural material beneath the surface layer.
Yes — it's one of our most popular uses. This metal balustrade for decking fixes securely to both timber decking (into the structural joists) and composite decking (with proper blocking behind the fixing points). It gives a clean, low-maintenance finish that won't rot, rust or need repainting like timber, and it follows straight runs, 90° corners and stairs. Use the calculator on this page to work out exactly what your deck needs.
It depends on your priorities, but aluminium offers a strong all-round balance for outdoor use. Compared with timber, it won't rot, warp or need regular repainting. Compared with steel, it's lighter, won't rust, and is easier to handle and cut on site — while still being strong and powder-coated for a durable finish. For a low-maintenance outdoor balustrade that keeps its look year after year in UK weather, aluminium is a popular choice for patios, balconies and decking.
Yes. The system is made from powder-coated aluminium, so it's rust-free and built for year-round UK outdoor use. Maintenance is minimal: rinse it down twice a year with warm soapy water, check and re-tighten screws or fixings occasionally, and in coastal areas rinse monthly to remove salt build-up. Avoid using pressure washers or harsh chemicals.
Yes — the system is designed to be DIY-friendly and comes flat-packed ready to assemble, with the stainless steel screws and fixings needed to put the rails together included. Ground and wall fixings aren't supplied, as the right fixing depends on the surface you're fixing into.
You'll need basic tools and a metal-cutting saw if rails need trimming, and each post fixes to a solid structural surface. If you'd like a hand planning your layout, use the calculator above or contact our team.
A complete kit is built from posts, rail kits, brackets and spacers, plus end covers and any gates you need.
The rail kit contains the top and bottom rails with vinyl inserts, pickets, spacers, top and bottom brackets, a rail support foot and stainless steel assembly screws. Posts are bought separately so you only pay for the number your layout needs — the calculator works that out for you.
Ground and wall fixings aren't included, as the correct fixing depends on the surface you're fixing into.
Yes — the aluminium balustrade kit is a deck railing kit. It fits straight onto timber or composite decking, fixing into the structural joists beneath, and the calculator works out how many posts, rails and brackets your deck edge needs.
It handles straight runs, corners, and steps down to the garden using stair brackets.
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Our aluminium balustrade is designed in line with BS 6180:2011, the British Standard for barriers in and around buildings — so you can install it with confidence around domestic decking, patios, balconies and stairs.
It's designed in line with BS 6180:2011, the British Standard referenced for barriers under Approved Document K. The finished guarding height is 1100 mm and pickets sit at 96.5 mm. Compliance on your own project also depends on the fixings and the surface it's installed into, so it's worth confirming the requirements for your setting. For communal, commercial or public areas, higher load classes apply — speak to us or your building designer first.
The finished guarding height is 1100 mm, and pickets are spaced at 96.5 mm so a 100 mm sphere cannot pass through — meeting the gap requirement for domestic guarding.
Yes. Our manufacturer has tested a rail section of this system against a horizontal line load of 0.36 kN/m — the domestic single-family figure — along with the infill point and distributed loads, all held without deformation. A further programme of testing is under way, including higher load classes for communal and commercial settings. If you need documentation for a specific project, call us on 01282 526 428 and we'll tell you what we can provide.
The maximum span between posts is 1829 mm. Runs longer than that need additional posts along them to stay within the maximum and keep the balustrade rigid.
Suitable for domestic single-family use. For communal, commercial or public applications, please contact us before ordering.
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Thanks for taking the time to leave this. Getting a finish that looks the part without paying bespoke prices for it is exactly what the kits are built for, so it's good to hear it's landed that way for you.
— Brett
Love the balustrade, very well made. No rough edges, lovely black powder coated finish with smart trim finishings.
Solid production throughout and looks very sleek on our new split level garden. Mounted it onto a stone supporting wall using threaded bolts set in resin, very strong installation giving reassurance between the two levels.
Well packaged, great communication from the supplier and delivered by a very friendly driver using their own vehicle. Professional family owned company offering perfect service throughout.
Thank you so much for this — and for taking the time to add the video, which really shows the finish off. The split-level garden looks fantastic, and it sounds like you've done a proper job of the installation onto the stone wall. Really pleased the powder coating and trim details hit the mark too — that's the stuff we fuss over. And thank you for the kind words about the service and delivery; as a family-run company that means a great deal to us. Enjoy the garden! — Brett
Good customer service and great looking product. For DIY enthusiasts a chopsaw is a must and take time to ensure the rail brackets are fitted to the post centrally.
Thanks Steve, much appreciated — glad you're pleased with the product and the service. And those are genuinely useful pointers for anyone reading before their own install: a decent chopsaw with a metal-cutting blade makes trimming the rails far easier, and taking the time to centre the brackets on the posts is exactly the kind of care that gets the clean finish. Thanks for taking the time to share it. — Brett
WOW what a great company to deal with ! From start to finish it have been impressed. Needing a powered coated balustrade i originally went to bespoke manufacturers and was shocked by the price and installation costs. I then researched online DIY and self installation kits and found The Outdoor Look. Communication was outstanding with 1 to 1 feedback on my measurements, help and instructions on installation. The quality of the products are first class and I personally found installation so easy, you just need to read instructions and take your time . Before long the balustrade is up and at a fraction of the cost of bespoke fabrication. Thank you so much for your product, help and service i could not be happier !
Thank you so much for this — what a review! You've described exactly what we set out to do: give people a way to get a proper powder-coated balustrade without the bespoke fabrication price tag, with real help along the way rather than just a box in the post. Really pleased the measurement checks and instructions did their job, and the finished photos look superb. Enjoy it — and thanks again for taking the time, it genuinely means a lot. — Brett
Brett offers brilliant customer service.
Delivery was early.
Product is excellent, but FULL assembly. Didn't see that on the web site BUT it makes life easier.
Saved myself £4k over supply/ installed balustrades, and only took me ONE day.
Hi Alex, thank you for taking the time to leave this — and for the photos, the terrace looks superb. Saving £4k against a supply-and-install quote and finishing in a day is exactly what the system is designed for, so it's brilliant to hear it worked out that way. And that's a fair point on the assembly — the kit does come as parts to put together (it's how we keep it DIY-friendly and the price down), and we'll make that clearer on the website. Thanks again for choosing us. — Brett
Well built, easy to install, all the bits you need in a single delivery. As a DIY'er I found this kit and installed it on a deck for my daughter. She was over the moon with the quality of the goods and the finish we achieved. Having everything in one delivery saved me the trouble of having to work out how many of each bit I needed. Great purchase.
Thanks for this — really pleased it went well. That's exactly why the kit comes as one delivery with everything counted for you; working out how many of each part you need is the bit most people dread, so it's good to hear it took the guesswork out. And a deck built for your daughter that she's over the moon with is about the best result there is. Thanks for choosing us.
— Brett
Brett provided amazing customer service and super happy with the railing and how it looks- it suits my steels doors and it’s just the perfect combo
Thank you so much for the kind words! It's great to hear the balustrade complements your steel doors — that combination always looks fantastic. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Enjoy the new look!
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