Aluminium balustrade: brightness, brilliance and robustness

Secure your terrace with a bright aluminium balustrade! Install reliable and safe products, benefit from the exceptional strength of aluminium. Dress your balcony, your staircase, with an aluminium balustrade in a contemporary design. Glossy black aluminium balustrade, glossy stainless steel effect, wood and aluminium balustrade with horizontal rails, with round or flat posts — make your choice! Make the installation of your aluminium balustrade easier with our installation and assembly accessories.

What is an aluminium balustrade?

A balustrade is first and foremost a safety product. A balustrade's purpose is to secure a terrace, a mezzanine, or a staircase. The aluminium balustrade is a product made predominantly from aluminium. Balustrade, safety barrier — the aluminium balustrade has a contemporary design.

The aluminium balustrade is a safety railing

The installation of a balustrade is compulsory on a terrace, a balcony, a rooftop terrace, on a staircase or around a swimming pool. Standards (NF P01-012, NF P01-013, NF P90-306) define the minimum dimensions to be observed. On a terrace or balcony, the minimum height of the balustrade is one metre.

Aluminium balustrade: strength and robustness

Before ordering an aluminium balustrade, check that it complies with the standards. These define a minimum resistance to lateral thrust. The minimum static resistance of an aluminium balustrade for a terrace, balcony or staircase in a home must be 0.6 kN (60 daN).

Contemporary design of the aluminium balustrade

Your choice is the aluminium balustrade. The various existing models offer a contemporary design. Aluminium is a robust and lightweight metal. Its ease of shaping allows for creativity. However, depending on the fall height, the standards sometimes require a low infill panel and a certain type of baluster spacing.

How do you choose your aluminium balustrade?

Check your dimensions carefully. The various standard aluminium balustrades are assembled in sections of 120 or 200 cm. Bespoke models are also available. Measure the fall height, which determines the possible need for a low infill panel. Pay attention to aesthetics: a full aluminium balustrade is bright and very contemporary. If you have a classic interior, opt for a wood-aluminium balustrade.

Features of the aluminium balustrade

The various types of aluminium balustrade are products made from rust-proof metal. They can be installed both indoors and outdoors. All products complying with the standards guarantee a maximum level of safety compatible with all types of use. Aluminium undergoes an anodising treatment that enhances the product's resistance to wear. The aluminium balustrade is a lightweight, bright, robust and maintenance-free product.

Compliance with applicable standards

All our aluminium balustrades comply with standards NF P 01-012 and NF P 01-013. These apply to the private residential sector. Standard NF P 01-012 prescribes a minimum height (1 m) and minimum spacing between balusters (<11 cm). Standard NF P 01-013 guarantees that the balustrade withstands a minimum horizontal thrust (approximately 60 daN per linear metre).

Versatility and adaptability

Our aluminium balustrades offer a wide range of integration possibilities. We provide you with a selection of models chosen for their versatility. Available in black, brushed aluminium, stainless steel effect, and galvanised metal, they integrate easily anywhere. These may include a mezzanine, a loft, swimming pool perimeters, or commercial premises.

Our aluminium balustrade models

Woodup offers you its selection of aluminium balustrades in a contemporary design. Our various models feature horizontal rails in square or round sections. The Woodup aluminium balustrade is perfect for securing elevated areas, both indoors and outdoors. Discover our full aluminium products, wood-aluminium products and our installation accessories.

Full aluminium balustrade with round horizontal rails

Install a full aluminium balustrade from the Quadrum range on your terrace! Our models consist of flat posts with support for 5 horizontal rails, and a square-section aluminium handrail. For a softer design, turn to our Ellipsis full aluminium balustrade range. Your balustrade has round posts and a handrail with a rounded profile. Our various models are available in glossy black and glossy stainless steel effect.

Full aluminium balustrade with square horizontal rails

Assert the contemporary design of your loft with the balustrade from the Peyrol range. These models feature rails and posts with a square section. The handrail, fully aluminium, is the natural aesthetic continuation of the whole. The Payrol range is ideal for securing a mezzanine or an interior upper floor with a decidedly industrial look. These balustrade models are perfect for securing outdoor spaces (terrace, rooftop terrace, swimming pool).

Aluminium and wood balustrade

Trust Woodup's expertise to dress your interior with taste. Combine materials with the wood-aluminium balustrade. Make life easier with our range of bespoke wood-aluminium balustrades. You have the choice of different woods for the posts and handrail (square sections). Depending on the height of your floor slab, you choose a model with or without wood infill. The horizontal aluminium rails reinforce the contemporary design of the product.

Installation and assembly accessories for aluminium balustrades

The installation of our standard or bespoke balustrade kits is straightforward. Plan ahead for the work, order the installation accessories matched to the different aluminium balustrade models. Handrail connectors and joiners, connectors for horizontal rails, articulated connector for aluminium handrail — select the right products in just a few clicks!

In practice, we have found that our customers needed guidance to make the right choice without making mistakes. Use the following 5 criteria as a guide.

The safety level and the understructure

Safety must remain your primary selection criterion. Moving on an upper floor presents risks. To minimise them, consider the fall height and the conditions of use. Above 1 m, and with children and/or animals, a low infill panel is essential.

Elegance and aesthetics

An aluminium balustrade must provide security without weighing down the aesthetics of the space. Its vertical position can create an unwelcome visual obstacle. Examine our models in detail. Round posts offer a softer line than rectangular posts. The colour is also an important factor.

The combination of materials

The full aluminium balustrade is often recommended for outdoor use. If you are fitting out your interior, aluminium brings a modern and/or industrial design depending on the colour. For a cosier atmosphere, wood-metal models may be more appropriate.

Dimensions and format

Measure the dimensions to cover carefully. We offer starter kits (single balustrade section) of 100, 120 or 200 cm. You can then add extensions and corresponding rails. Always allow for a slight adjustment for corners, returns and handrail joiners.

The installation context

This is as much a matter of aesthetics as of exposure to the elements. The balustrade must be harmonised with the design of the room or the architecture if it is an outdoor installation. It must also meet the climatic conditions (temperature, humidity) and usage conditions (occasional, intensive).

Woodup, the benchmark for reinvented craftsmanship

Our company specialises in indoor and outdoor home furnishing and fittings (canopies, staircases, balustrades, structural timber, etc.). Based in Auvergne for 3 generations, we combine artisanal tradition with modernity, with online sales since 2015. We hold a rating of 4.4/5, based on 232 reviews obtained over the last 12 months.

An artisan company

We carry on the artisanal DNA with passion. Most of our products are designed and manufactured in Auvergne. This local presence allows us to maintain a high level of quality for our balustrades and all our products, thanks to a stable, committed and expert team.

Balustrades designed to last

Woodup stands apart from disposable products. You get a robust, rust-proof, highly resistant, decorative aluminium balustrade. Posts, rails, assembly: everything is designed to last. The Woodup aluminium balustrade provides peace of mind for years to come.

Joiner support before and after purchase

We leave no customer without a solution. Our team of joiners and fitters is available before, during and after your purchase via our online chat. They help you with questions about dimensions, aesthetics, installation, finish and even maintenance.

Solid product guarantees

All aluminium balustrades are covered by the 2-year statutory conformity guarantee. In addition, you benefit from the hidden defects guarantee. Its duration is 2 years, from the date of discovery of the defect. All our references are of very high quality.

Outstanding logistics service

Every order is subject to careful preparation by our logistics team. Your balustrade benefits from reinforced protection, a meticulous check of the dispatched parts and protective packaging. Delivery is free from 120 euros of purchases.

FAQ - Your questions, our answers

For any purchase of home equipment, it is important to ask the right questions. These may concern the thickness of the posts, the finish, the fixing, the safety, or the applicable guarantee. To support you from our very first exchanges, we have gathered here the main questions asked by our customers.

Why must my balustrade comply with the standards?

First, because a balustrade that complies with the standards strengthens the safety of occupants. Clearly, it prevents falls and accidents. Second, because in the event of a problem, your insurer's expert will verify that the balustrade conforms to the applicable standards.

Can I install my own balustrade?

Of course. Woodup aluminium balustrades are specifically designed for DIY installation. If you are used to DIY and have a basic set of tools, you can go ahead with the installation. Remember to purchase the fixing screws, which are not included.

Where should an aluminium balustrade be installed as a priority?

A railing must be installed wherever a risk of falling exists. In practical terms: terrace, balcony, mezzanine, staircase, narrow passage, storage area. The general rule requires a balustrade wherever a fall of more than 1 m is possible.

Can an aluminium balustrade be installed outdoors?

The aluminium balustrade is primarily designed for outdoor installation. Aluminium is a metal that is naturally protected against oxidation and rust. However, the refined aesthetics of our balustrades also make indoor installation possible.

What should I do if I discover a problem after installation?

Our aluminium balustrades benefit from the hidden defects guarantee. Its duration is 2 years from the date the hidden defect is identified. However, such cases are extremely rare. Woodup products are of high quality. To date, very few returns of this type have been recorded.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes, we make your purchase easier by offering payment in 3 interest-free instalments from 150 euros. With the PayPal system, you can even pay in 4 interest-free instalments. Several payment methods are available: bank card, bank transfer or cheque.

Buy an aluminium balustrade from 120 euros

Clean design, contemporary style — let yourself be won over by our unique and reliable products. Benefit from Woodup's expertise, a specialist in staircases and balustrades for 3 generations. Dress your terrace, balcony or mezzanine with an aluminium balustrade offering exceptional value for money. Find the right model and place your order.