Century Aluminum Picket Railing 36″x8′

Century Aluminum Picket Railing 36″x8′ is a pre-fabricated aluminum guardrail section engineered for decks, balconies, stairs, and exterior walkways. It belongs to the Century Picket Railing line, offering concealed weld construction, continuous bottom rail design, and modular compatibility with posts, gates, and accessories.

Technical Specifications

• Nominal Height: 36″ (meets many residential guardrail codes)
• Nominal Span / Length: 8′ (maximum recommended between posts in picket systems)
• Material: Structural aluminum alloy (extruded sections)
• Finish: Durable powder coat (textured or gloss) for UV and weather resistance
• Pickets: Radius-milled pickets (standard narrow 5/8″ or wide 1½″ options)
• Rail Design: Top and bottom rails, continuous bottom rail (no spacers), pre-punched bottom rail design
• Welds: Hidden / concealed welds (no exposed weld seams)
• Post Compatibility: Compatible with 2½″ or 4″ square aluminum posts in matching finishes
• Warranty: Typically includes a 20-year limited warranty on structural material; finish warranty (powder coat) commonly ~5 years (check spec sheet)

Key Features & Benefits

• Concealed welds for clean aesthetics
• Continuous bottom rail eliminates need for bottom spacers
• Matching expansion / contraction properties with aluminum components
• Low maintenance: resists corrosion, rust, and rot over time
• Modular compatibility with Century’s posts, gates, stair components, and infill systems
• Engineered to span up to 8′ between posts in picket applications

Typical Applications

• Bridge runs between posts in deck guardrail systems
• Balcony or porch guardrail sections
• Stair runs (with stair-specific top / bottom rails)
• Integration as infill or modular expansion in larger aluminum railing systems