Technical Update! AliRail Juliet and AliRail Vertical Infill Spindle Balustrade Systems subjected to new deflection and load testing, excellent results received for full compliance with regulations
AliDeck has risen to become the market leader for aluminium decking for balconies, terraces and walkways. A crucial part of our success has been in our designing highly compliant products and an eagerness to prove our performance with the widest range of independent testing possible.
Our expertise for manufacturing, aluminium extrusions, and balconies led us to expand our product range to include further essential component systems for balconies; soffit cladding, metal balustrades, and juliets. Manufactured in 100% aluminium, this range of products has been incredibly well received by the market, with fabricators, developers, and architects alike recognising the benefits of switching to aluminium for all balcony components.
Designed entirely in-house, these additional systems were created by our R&D and mechanical engineering teams to the same rigorous standards that we applied to our AliDeck range of aluminium decking and accessories.
Compliance with applicable regulations is essential for building materials and it was this factor that shaped our decision-making process and crafted new products designed for excellent utility and flawless safety.
We were delighted to submit our AliRail Juliet and AliRail Vertical Infill Spindles Balustrade to retesting for load performance this week. Originally tested last summer, continual innovation and refinement of the systems’ design required a second look to reconfirm that both continued to meet and exceed Building Regulations.
For domestic and residential settings, The British Standard BS 6180: 2011 “Barriers in and about buildings” outlines a requirement of 0.74kN/m horizontal load to the handrail, 1.0kN distributed load to the infill, and 0.5kN point load to a part (ie; a spindle) of the infill.
Both AliRail Juliet and AliRail Vertical infill Balustrade flew through the testing, easily meeting these values. This is great news and confirms that the specification of AliRail for residential developments is a guaranteed route to compliance.
Where we felt so confident on the performance of these systems, though, we decided to test at a higher load value of 1.5kN on the rail, infill and spindle. Achieving this higher rating would demonstrate compliance with the requirements for areas where people might congregate, such as restaurants and bars, and other similar commercial environments.
We are pleased to report that both AliRail Juliet and AliRail Vertical Infill Spindle Balustrade easily achieved a pass in all tests under 1.5kN loading!
Full test result data is available in the following gallery, click to enlarge images.
This is great news not only for AliDeck but also for our customers and the wider industry as it is proof that a viable alternative to steel architectural metalwork for balconies is available. The benefits of using aluminium for the external balcony components are myriad, not least of all in terms of cost and weight.
To learn more about how AliRail Juliet and Balustrade Systems can help your project achieve greater success, call the AliDeck team on 01622 235 672 or email info@alideck.co.uk.
Vertical Infill Balustrade Manufacturing & Delivery
Recent Project: AliRail Vertical Infill Balcony Kit
AliRail Vertical Infill Balustrade FAQ
Yes, we have technical downloads for all of our systems.
Click the links below to find the datasheets and specification downloads for the AliRail Vertical Infill balustrade system:
We do, you can find an in-depth video at the link below:
AliRail Vertical Infill Balustrade has 2 fixing options, Top-Fix and Plate-Fix, which you can view at the links below:
You can, we have a range of imagery available from the design renders all the way through production and finally to completed installations available at the link below:
You’ll find an in-depth coverage of all our AliRail testing results available at the link below:
General AliRail Balustrade System FAQ
Yes, we have technical downloads for all of our systems.
Click the links below to find the datasheets and specification downloads for the AliRail Vertical Infill balustrade system:
We do, you can find an in-depth video at the link below:
AliRail Vertical Infill Balustrade has 2 fixing options, Top-Fix and Plate-Fix, which you can view at the links below:
You can, we have a range of imagery available from the design renders all the way through production and finally to completed installations available at the link below:
You’ll find an in-depth coverage of all our AliRail testing results available at the link below:
AliRail is a balustrade system, designed for use on balconies but able to be used on terraces and walkways also. Our AliRail with Vertical Infills option is our neat and versatile solution for a classic balcony balustrade design.
AliRail is supplied in pre-fabricated elevations plus handrail sections for simple installation. Fixings are also supplied.
Yes! AliRail is part of all of our balcony kits and can be made to bespoke specifications. Other elements of our Balcony Kit are AliDeck aluminium decking and AliClad soffit cladding.
AliRail can be delivered in plot-specific, flat-pack kit-form if required or in sorted elevations to suit fabrication.
A balustrade infill is whatever fills the space between the handrail and the bottom of the balustrade. Our AliRail vertical infill balustrades have spindle infill, with multiple spindle shape options available.
Yes, you can request a sample via our Request Form at the link below:
AliRail with Vertical Infill is easy to install to your steel bolt-on or slide-on balcony, and is fully compatible with the AliDeck and AliClad systems. Supplied in kit form, the pre-fabricated balustrade elevations are simply fixed to the steelwork.
Yes, LED lighting in the handrail is optionally available for a high-end finish and to create an aspirational “balcony living” specification, with a range of light colour options, including RGB.
AliRail is supplied with a 30-year warranty against splitting, cracking, warping, splintering, rotting, twisting and material or manufacturing defects and has a minimum 60-year life expectancy.
AliRail with Vertical Infill can be coated in any of our 10 Standard Colours, although any RAL colour of your choosing is available on special request (lead-time may be increased with non-standard colour selection).
Click the link below to view our standard RAL colours:
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Kit-form, supplied in pre-fabricated elevations
- Warranty: 30 Years
- Life Expectancy: 60 years
- LED Lighting options into the handrail
- Fire Rating: A2-s1, d0
- Loading performance up to 1.5kN/m
For more, check out our product benefits section at the link below:
AliRail is constructed completely from 100% aluminium (6063 T6 grade), up to 67% of which has been recycled to make this system eco-friendly and much better for the environment.
AliRail is aluminium and finished using the 5 stage Qualicoat system, therefore little-to-no maintenance is required other than cleaning with a warm, damp and scratch free cloth.
The approximate weight per linear metre of AliRail is 16kg. This may vary slightly according to design specification and installation options.
All AliRail products have been independently tested for loading performance to BS 6180: 2011, Barriers In and About Buildings
To comply with Approved Document K, we ensure that the toe board height is equivalent to half of the gap between spindles.
In line with Approved Document K, the maximum gap between spindles is set at less than 100mm.
AliRail is perfect for new build construction projects, due to production efficiencies, we have found that AliRail is most suited to medium and large-scale projects
Yes, we have technical downloads for all of our systems.
Click the links below to find the datasheets and specification downloads for the AliRail Vertical Infill balustrade system:
We do, you can find an in-depth video at the link below:
AliRail Vertical Infill Balustrade has 2 fixing options, Top-Fix and Plate-Fix, which you can view at the links below:
You can, we have a range of imagery available from the design renders all the way through production and finally to completed installations available at the link below:
You’ll find an in-depth coverage of all our AliRail testing results available at the link below:
