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Aluminium and Glass Balustrade – Durable, Stylish and Maintenance-Free
Looking for a stylish, low-maintenance balustrade for your home or outdoor space? Alu Classic is a modern aluminium and glass balustrade system – ideal for terraces, staircases, balconies and decking areas, both indoors and outdoors.
Each balustrade is made to measure and delivered as a complete DIY kit with all parts included. The laminated glass creates a bright, open feel, while the powder-coated aluminium posts ensure long-lasting strength and weather resistance – with no need for painting or upkeep.
Where to Use Alu Classic? Terrace, Balcony or Stair Balustrade
With its clean lines and robust construction, Alu Classic suits both private homes and commercial buildings – in any climate.
Glass balustrade for terraces – Open up your outdoor space with safety and style
Balustrade for balconies – A minimalist look that lets in natural light
Stair balustrade (indoor/outdoor) – Add protection with a modern design
Why Choose Aluminium Over Timber or Steel?
Unlike timber or wrought iron, aluminium doesn’t rust, crack or require regular treatment. An aluminium balustrade keeps its clean look for years, with no maintenance needed.
You can design your custom balustrade online, based on your exact dimensions and preferences. Get an instant quote and explore a range of options:
Height – from 500 mm up to 1200 mm
Mounting – Top-mounted (with base plates) or side-mounted (with brackets)
Glass types – Clear, frosted (opal), grey tinted, or coloured via Alu Color
Post colours: – Black, white, silver, textured grey or any custom RAL colour
Handrail – With or without, in aluminium or wood
Wind protection – 160 or 180 cm panels for added privacy or shelter
All glass panels are made from 8.76 mm laminated safety glass with polished edges. For higher impact resistance, we offer toughened laminated glass – standard in wind protection sections.
Installing Your Alu Classic Glass Balustrade – Fast and Easy
Alu Classic is designed for straightforward installation – no previous experience needed.
Measure and mark where to install the aluminium posts
Fix the posts securely (top- or side-mounted)
Attach the glass using channels or clamps
Adjust, tighten and check for stability
All screws, brackets and detailed instructions are included. Our step-by-step video tutorials make installation even easier.
CE Marked and Fully Compliant with UK Building Regulations
Alu Classic is CE marked in accordance with EN 1090-1, which guarantees structural integrity and product safety. Each balustrade is manufactured in our own facility in Sweden and comes with a Declaration of Performance. We also conduct in-house strength testing and third-party inspections. All CE-marked systems are fully compliant with current UK balustrade height and safety regulations.
Why Choose Alu Classic from Balustradedesign?
Alu Classic is a robust and flexible aluminium balustrade system with timeless Scandinavian design – ideal for residential or commercial use.
Aluminium throughout – rustproof and weather-resistant
Available in black, white, silver or any custom RAL colour
Fully customisable – adjust height, mounting type, glass and finish
High-grade powder coating – same method used for marine applications
Simple DIY installation with all parts included
Free UK delivery and fast lead times
FAQs – Aluminium and Glass Balustrades
Inspiration
Get inspired by real projects featuring our Alu Classic aluminium and glass balustrade system. Explore how customers have used it for terraces, balconies, staircases and decking – and find ideas for your own home or garden.
The posts have been tested for top-down and lateral attachment to wooden base, and can withstand loads of 0.5-1.0 kN/m.
Square 50×50 mm
Square aluminium posts and handrails with dimensions 50×50 mm.
Colour Choice
Posts are available in natural (aluminium), white, black, textured grey and seven additional shades of grey.
Material thickness 2.5 mm
Wooden Handrail
Carved handrail in untreated light oak or jatoba (a hard wood with characteristics and an appearance similar to teak).
Surface Layer 20 µm
Our aluminium products are anodised. It’s the same principle as on the mast of a sailboat, which is wind and weather resistant.
Square 50×50 mm
Square aluminium posts and handrails with dimensions 50×50 mm.
Corners
At any corners, the installer turns the wooden handrail themselves to ensure the fit is accurate. Both wood and aluminium can be cut perfectly well using a regular miter saw. In cases in which you choose an aluminium handrail and the corner’s 90 degrees, no cutting is required.
8.76 mm Laminated Glass
Two 4 millimetre glass panes with a plastic film between them. If the glass breaks, the plastic film ensures it stays together as one part. Comes with ground and polished edges.
8.76 mm Toughened Laminated Glass
Same construction as our standard laminated glass, but with two tempered glass panes instead of one. We recommend this glass for environments in which the barrier may be exposed to repeated external stress. Comes with ground and polished edges.
Glass Options (colour)
When designing your barrier, you can also choose the type of glass. You can choose between clear glass or colored lamellae in gray or opal (coloured or frosted foil between the glass panes).
Clamps Made of Zinc or Stainless Steel
You choose between zinc (painted the same colour as the railing) and acid-resistant stainless steel (AISI 316) clamps.
Colour
The clamps come in the same colour as the rest of the railing.
Square or Rounded
When you design your railing, you choose whether you want square or rounded clamp brackets.
Symmetrical Sections
When entering your measurements into our configurator, always enter the outside measurements of the spot in which you wish to place your railing. Our configurator will then make the necessary adjustments. We then adjust the section measurements so that each section on each respective side is the same length. So we adapt your railing to your measurements, not the other way around.
Customisable Railing Height
In our configurator, you can choose a railing height between 800 mm and 1100 mm from the ground to the top of the railing.
Millimetre Perfect
When you enter your measurements, we ask you to do so in millimetres. We create your railing to the millimetre, so that it’s a perfect fit for where you want to place it.
Adaptation for Pitched Roofs
You can choose to adapt your railing according to any beginning or end of a pitched roof. We can produce glass with a cut-off corner according to your measurements.
Everything is Included with Your Order
The package you receive from us includes everything you need to assemble your barriers. This includes posts, glass and handrails, as well as all screws, drill bits and special tools. All you need is a screwdriver, wrench, ruler and spirit level.
Assembly Videos and Instructions
Our assembly videos help you by showing specific steps of the installation process. Our assembly tips and videos are adapted to each order. They’re not general descriptions, rather, they directly concern your particular order.
Attachment on Top
The foot is anchored with 4 screws in the floor.
Lateral Fixtation
The post is anchored with two screws on the side, directly against the anchoring surface.
Customisable Attachment Heights
If you choose lateral attachment, you can also choose the attachment height. You can let the post extend down by 350 mm, 250 mm, 195 mm or 145 mm. Generally, the larger the size, the better. Attachment height may affect the number of sections per side.
Screw for Wood Attachment
If you choose attachment to a wooden substrate, screws are included for this purpose. The screw is made of hardened steel and, in outdoor environments, also surface-treated with Corrseal – Corrosivity class C4. The screw is equipped with a milling groove along the stem and one on the tip. This means a very low screw-in torque in harder wooden materials and minimizes cracking.
Screw for Concrete Attachment
If you choose attachment to a concrete substrate, screws are included for this purpose. The screw is made of hardened steel and, in outdoor environments, also surface-treated with Corrseal – Corrosivity class C4. Approved for base material cracked concrete, uncracked concrete & perforated decks. Also suitable for solid brick, hollow brick, solid mexite brick and natural stone.
Lintel With or Without Wall Attachment
If the railing starts from a wall, you can choose to also attach the rail to the wall. This can provide a slightly more stable construction.
Aluminium Parts
Poles or other aluminium parts require occasional maintenance. Should stains appear, a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth are usually sufficient. Do not use products with abrasive, acidic or alkaline properties.
Wooden Handrail
If the railing is outdoors, we recommend cleaning the handrail and sanding it with fine sandpaper. Treat the handrail using a preserving product such as wood oil or similar, depending on the weather conditions. Handrails installed indoors only require cleaning and light sanding. Treatment with wood oil or similar is optional. All oak contains varying amounts on tannic acid, depending on the moisture of the wood. This is because the tannic acid counteracts decay in the wood. When your oak lintel or handrail is exposed to a humid or wet outdoor climate for the first time, the tannic acid is secreted. Which could cause discoloration on the surface below or underneath. Therefore, we recommend that the wood gets oiled, alternatively coated with oxalic acid during the mounting in order to decrease the risk of secretion of tannic acid. The oxalic acid could also be used to clean discolorations on the surface below. Consult with your paint shop before using oxalic acid. To keep the wood in good condition, we recommend oiling the wood a few times during the year.
Glass
Use a soft cloth to clean glass surfaces with window or mirror cleaning fluid. For more difficult stains, rubbing alcohol can be used. Afterwards, clean with window and mirror cleaning fluid for a second time. Do not use abrasive agents on glass.
When you’re designing your balustrade, the usage class (A, B or C) gives an indication of where it’s suitable to use. Classes are based on UK Building regulations as specified by the British Standards Institution (see below), combined with our internal product tests, and take into account your specifications regarding balustrade height, section width, details, etc. They’re our recommendations to help you make the right choice!
Outdoor Existing Buildings: minimum 1100 mm railing height
Indoor Existing Buildings: minimum 900 mm railing height
Residential environments: 0.74 kN/m
Public areas: 1.5 kN/m
Arenas/shopping centres: 3 kN/m
Our balustrade solutions are CE marked, indicating they comply with relevant EU directives concerning health, safety, and environmental protection.
CLASS A
A Class A-rated railing meets the requirements specified above and is therefore suitable for use in all types of residential environments as well as public spaces such as offices, restaurants, and shops. Our Class A-rated railings withstand at least 0.74 kN/m in linear load, and in cases where the railing includes glass, it is safety glass designed to prevent injuries in case of impact.
CLASS B
Class B railings are suitable for use in environments where the level difference from floor to ground is 0-1 meter. Our Class B-rated railings withstand at least 0.5 kN/m in linear load, and in cases where the railing includes glass, it is safety glass designed to prevent injuries in case of impact.
CLASS C
C-rated railings are suitable for use at ground level. In cases where the railing includes glass, it is safety glass designed to prevent injuries in case of impact.
A railing may become C-rated if Balustradedesign, together with you as the customer, makes a modification to the railing that deviates from our standard. C-rated indicates that this specific configuration has not been tested.
CUSTOMISABLE RAILING HEIGHT
In our configurator, you can choose a railing height between 800 mm and 1100 mm from the ground to the top of the railing.
