Adding A Balustrade To Your Decking

When adding a balustrade to decking, its important to find something that is not only designed to fit seamlessly onto an existing system but also matches the overall design. Thankfully, NeoTimber’s composite balustrades were created with our composite decking in mind, to help our customers effortlessly build the full ‘balustrade around decking’ NeoTimber® solution. In this article, we will take a look at the advantages of adding a balustrade to your decking, and how this can be achieved. Let’s take a look…

Many people build deck spaces to cover awkward, sloped land in their garden, to try and level it out. As a result, many deck projects end up being raised, tiered builds. Raised decking, even for slight inclines, can be a potential hazard, as even a fall from a relatively small height can result in injury. You have to be mindful of any visitors to your deck, especially for a caravan decking and balustrade project or commercial build, like a restaurant or pub garden. Young children, the elderly, or anyone with mobility issues should be allowed to feel safe and supported wherever they go. Adding a raised decking balustrade to this type of install can help to seamlessly achieve this.

The capped composite shell of our composite balustrades is incredibly long-lasting, as it is impervious to the damaging effects of mould and mildew growth. This also makes it far easier to clean, especially when compared to the time-consuming cleaning processes that are needed for timber or glass balustrade alternatives. Beneath the composite coverings for both the posts and railings, our balustrade system is made from a tough, durable metal framework, offering much more structural stability. Even our spindles are made from metal; with no expense spared, both you and your visitors can relax, safe in the knowledge that the decking balustrades are built to last.

We have designed our balustrade system to be modular and adaptable so that it fits a wide range of different outdoor designs and applications. Our balustrades can be fitted onto stairs, on low-rise balconies, on concrete, and on decking. Using our base plate to hold the composite post in place, you can easily drill and bolt the framework of your balustrades into position. Fixing balustrades to decking can be done on any kind of decking substrate material, though we would recommend building upon NeoTimber’s composite decking for a complete, long-lasting composite solution.

In terms of design, using our composite decking also ensures a perfect colour match. Alternatively, you can choose colours that contrast with the tone of your decking, for an extra bit of design flair. Grey balustrades will contrast gorgeously with black decking, and vice versa. Similarly, our natural, earthy teak and chocolate tones work excellently when paired together, as will our neutral-toned antique and grey.

Composite as a material has a lot of benefits when attaching a balustrade to decking, from increasing the safety and security of your deck to supplying a much-needed visual texture. But how long do composite balustrades last? Like our decking, cladding, and fencing, our balustrades are supported by a 25-year residential warranty or a 10-year commercial warranty. This means you can enjoy your high-quality garden upgrade for longer. Unlike with timber balustrades, which will eventually rot and break apart, or glass balustrades, which can shatter, composite materials are built to last for the long term.

Certain timber or glass balustrades may be cheaper initially. However, we feel that it is important to highlight that when buying balustrades, saving money in the short term may be a slightly premature victory. In comparison, composite is so long-lasting, they are unlikely to need replacing further down the line, either due to damage to the posts or because the balustrade colour has faded. Though they are more expensive, instead consider a NeoTimber® balustrade upgrade as a long-term investment. Furthermore, to help with additional costs, any NeoTimber® delivery over £1000 (inc. VAT) is now free.