Aluminum Deck Railing

Each Weatherables® aluminum railing kit includes the rails, spindles, and four mounting brackets (two top, two bottom). Post kits and post mounts are sold separately, so you can choose the post style and height that best fits your project.

No. Posts are sold separately from the railing kit itself.

Height options vary by style. Some styles are only available in a single height (such as 36"), while others — like Stanford and Arlington — are also offered in a 42" height.

Yes, each Weatherables® aluminum railing kit includes enough brackets to mount the full section as sold. Additional brackets are only needed if a kit is cut down into multiple smaller sections — for example, turning one 6-foot section into two 3-foot sections.

Yes, dedicated stair railing kits are available for most styles in various height and length combinations designed specifically for staircase installations. Check the style's product listing or call customer support to find the stair-specific version.

Yes. There is a drink rail made to be installed only on top of the Stanford railing (among all our products). Contact support for more information.

Yes — for some styles, a universal bracket is available that adjusts across a range of angles, useful when connecting to a post that isn't perfectly square to the rail.

Yes, Weatherables® post kits include a flange designed for mounting to concrete. Concrete-rated fasteners are needed to complete the installation and are not included in the kit; confirm exact fastener specs since surfaces and conditions vary.

No, Weatherables® aluminum railing kits are not designed to be side-mounted.

Yes, the included brackets attach to any flat surface, including existing wooden posts.

Yes, the included brackets can generally be used on any flat surface. Depending on the specific post material, the included hardware may need to be swapped for fasteners suited to that surface.

Weatherables® aluminum railings aren't specifically designed for attaching a wood cap rail. Drink rail options are available for the Stanford.

This varies by style pairing — some post kits are cross-compatible between styles, while others are not. If mixing rail and post styles, it's best to confirm compatibility before ordering.

Yes, Weatherables® post kits include a flange designed to mount to concrete; the necessary mounting hardware is not included as part of the kit and will need to be purchased separately.

Yes, Weatherables® aluminum railing kits can be cut down on-site to your desired length. When shortening a section, remove an equal amount from each end to keep the look symmetrical.

The listed length refers to the rail itself, not including the posts at either end.

36" is the shortest standard height, but the pickets/spindles can be trimmed down further on-site if a shorter height is needed.

Spacing varies by style. All Weatherables® aluminum railing products come with spacing less than 4”. If local code requires a specific spacing, it's worth confirming the style's measurement before proceeding.

Stair kits are generally rated for a specific angle range (commonly in the 30–40 degree range depending on style) rather than ramp slopes. For projects outside the standard stair angle range, a universal bracket kit is available for some styles that adjusts to a wider range of angles.

No, the rails are not designed to be bent or curved.

There's no official average, since it depends on the scope of the specific installation, but the railings are designed to be straightforward to install, and installation guides are available on the product page.

A gate cannot be bracketed directly to the railing itself, but it can be mounted to a nearby post instead.

This depends on each local jurisdiction's specific requirements. For engineering documentation to submit to a building department, please contact info@weatherables.com for the appropriate reports.