Strength, Style & Versatility

Picket Railings

Overview

Innovative Aluminum Welded Picket Systems provide a robust yet elegant solution for your railing needs.

Aluminum picket railing is the most popular choice for decks, porches, balconies, and stairways across North America -and for good reason. It combines the classic vertical-picket look with the strength and longevity of powder-coated aluminum, delivering a clean, secure guard that holds up for decades with virtually no maintenance.

Whether you're a homeowner replacing aging wood railings, a contractor outfitting a new build, or a property manager looking for a durable solution across multiple units, aluminum picket railing fits the job.

Technical
Specifications

Welded aluminum picket railing systems for residential and commercial applications.

Specifications

◆Post Spacing : Up to 72" (6 ft) on center
◆Height Options : 36" or 42" (custom available)
◆Top Rail Profiles : Square, Low-Profile Square, Round, Flat, Colonial
◆Mounting : Surface mount, fascia mount or core mount
◆Alloys Used : 6005A-T5, 6061-T6, 6063-T5
◆Finishes : 14 standard colours + custom available
◆Code Compliance : NBC 2020 (Canada), IBC 2021 (US)
◆Warranty : 20 Year structural & 10 Year Limited Powder Coating (residential) / 5 Year (commercial)

Features

◆5/8" picket or broad slat picket designs
◆Full height, mid-rail, or open mid-rail variants
◆Add-On Handrail option
◆Add-On Gate option

Top rails are available in five profiles, compatible with both fascia and surface mount posts.

Square

Low-Profile Square

Round

Flat

Colonial

Innovative Aluminum picket railings are available in 36-inch and 42-inch heights, with custom heights available for specialty applications. Which height you need depends on your local building code and the elevation of your deck above grade:

◆36 inches (900 mm) -standard for most residential decks up to approximately 6 feet above ground in Canada, and 30 inches or more above grade in the US
◆42 inches (1,070 mm) -required for elevated decks, multi-family buildings, and commercial applications in most jurisdictions

Picket spacing on all Innovative systems meets the universal 4-inch (100 mm) rule -no opening large enough for a small child to pass through. Because our pickets are precision-welded at the factory, this spacing is built into the product and does not rely on field measurement.

Our picket railings also satisfy climbability requirements in all Canadian provinces and US states, since vertical pickets do not create footholds.

View Deck Railing Building Code Requirements

Innovative's welded aluminum picket railings are available in numerous durable, long-wearing finishes. A wide variety of custom colours are also available. See Powder Coating / Finishes for complete information on our advanced powder coating process.

White

Light Ivory

Sandalwood

Oyster Gray

Beige

Silver Matte

Coastal Grey

Hartford Green

Phantom Bronze

Rideau Brown

Sparrow Grey

Black

Textured Black

Flat Black

Durability

The Durability of AluminumThe Durability
of Aluminum

Industry-leading powder coating line

Every component is powder coated in-house on our own coating line. A 5-stage pre-treatment process ensures the finish bonds to the aluminum and holds up against UV, salt, rain, and temperature swings.

All components are precision fabricated and go through a multi-level quality assurance program before shipping.

Material Comparison

Why Choose
Aluminum Picket?

Aluminum vs. Wood

Wood railings need staining or painting every two to three years, and even with proper care, they eventually rot, crack, and splinter. Aluminum doesn’t. It won’t rot, warp, or burn, and it holds its shape, color, and structural integrity through every season without chemical treatments or ongoing labor.

Aluminum vs. Vinyl

Vinyl can shrink in cold and warp in heat, and over time it fades and becomes brittle under UV exposure. Vinyl also presents a fire hazard and releases toxic gases when burned. Aluminum railings remain dimensionally stable across extreme temperature swings and are inherently non-combustible.

Aluminum vs. Steel

Steel is roughly three times heavier than aluminum and requires repainting every few years to prevent rust. Aluminum won't rust, is lighter to handle and ship, and can be cut on-site with a standard miter saw -no welders or grinders needed.