Balustrade Systems
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Royal Corinthian manufactures 3 structural balustrade systems made from composite materials that will last for generations. Our balustrades, which are comprised of balusters or spindles, top/bottom rails, newel posts and caps, decorative finials, and installation hardware, are available in RoyalCast™ composite fiberglass, RoyalStone™ polymer stone, and RoyalThane high density polyurethane. Each of our systems has been independently tested by engineering firms and exceeds commercial and residential building code requirements for a structural balustrade. All of our balustrade systems are lightweight systems when compared to natural stone but some are significantly lighter than others. We are the only manufacturer that offers all 3 materials in the same styles so the same project can use our RoyalStone balustrades on the front porch and our lightweight polyurethane system on a rooftop that has weight restrictions. If you want to know more about each of the 3 materials, look at the comparison chart below. If you already know which product you are looking for, click on the appropriate product.
Balustrade Materials Comparison Chart
| RoyalCast™ Fiberglass | RoyalStone™ Synthetic Stone | RoyalThane™ Polyurethane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Application | Paintable, rubust, structural | Prefinished, robust, structural | Paintable, lightweight, structural |
| Factory Finish (standard) | Paint-grade Gray | 6 colors, 3 textures | Paint-grade primed white |
| Factory Finish (options) | Paint-grade only | Unlimited custom colors | Paint-grade only |
| Price Comparison | $ | $$ | $ |
| On-site Prep Work | Sand, predrill, prime, and paint | Predrill | Predrill and paint |
| Styles | All | All | All |
| System Widths | Up to 10" | Up to 10" | Up to 12" |
| System Heights | Up to 51" | Up to 51" | Up to 51" |
| Longest Rail Span | Up to 20' | Up to 20' | Up to 12' |
| Weight (per lineal foot) | *20 to 100 lbs | *20 to 100 lbs | 5 to 40 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
| Advantages | Structural and versatile | Prefinished and structural | Lightweight and structural |
| Structural | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable | yes | yes | yes |
| Fiberglass content | 1-3% | None, unless requested | None |
| Filler | Calcium Carbonate/ATH/Prolite | Calcium Carbonate/ATH/Prolite | None |
| Fire Rating | Available: Class A | Available: Class A | Available: Class A |
| LEED Points | Available | Available | Available |
*RoyalCast and RoyalStone Balustrade systems can be made half the normal weight while maintaining the same wall thickness using Prolite, a lightweight filler.