Rapid Rail
Deckorators Rapid Rail is a powder-coated aluminum deck railing with drop-through balusters and two-piece rails and brackets, suited to residential decks and saltwater settings.
About Rapid Rail
Deckorators Rapid Rail is built around drop-through balusters and two-piece rails and brackets, with a graspable top rail. It is made from 85% recycled aluminum and finished in a scratch- and corrosion-resistant powder coat in Textured Black or Textured White.
Sections are offered in 6 and 8 foot lengths at 36 inches in Textured Black or Textured White, and in 6 and 8 foot lengths at 42 inches in Textured Black only. Rapid Rail works with 2-1/2 and 4 inch aluminum post kits. Stair railing kits, a Continuous Stair Bracket Kit and matching 36 and 42 inch gate kits are available, along with a bracket installation template, horizontal angle bracket and deck board mounting bracket. Deckorators publishes evaluation report CCRR-0280 for the system.
The warranty is lifetime limited on manufacturing defects, with a 10-year limited warranty for saltwater applications. For a quote, send color, height, section counts, stair runs, post kit size and gates.
Colors, sizes and specifications
Colors and finishes
- Textured Black
- Textured White
Sizes and configurations
- 6' x 36" (Black, White)
- 8' x 36" (Black, White)
- 6' x 42" (Black)
- 8' x 42" (Black)
Models
- Rapid Rail
Features
- Drop-through balusters
- Powder-coat finish resistant to scratches and corrosion
- Compatible with 2-1/2" and 4" aluminum post kits
- Continuous Stair Bracket Kit
Specifications
| Heights | 36" or 42" |
|---|---|
| Rail length | 68-3/4" actual for 6' and 8' on-center with 2-1/2" post |
| Recycled content | 85% |
Accessories and works with
- Matching deck gate
- Stair railing kits
- Continuous Stair Bracket Kit
- 2-1/2" and 4" aluminum post kits
- Post extensions
- Bracket Install Template
- Horizontal Angle Bracket
- Deck Board Mounting Bracket
Best for
- Residential decks
- Saltwater environments
Installation notes
- Conventional cutting, drilling and nailing tools; carbide-tipped blade; safety glasses.
- Separate guides for line, stair, gates, continuous stair brackets and posts.
Warranty
Lifetime limited warranty on manufacturing defects, plus 10-year limited warranty for saltwater applications.
Frequently asked questions
How do I maintain it?
Inspect and clean yearly with warm water and mild detergent.
What is powder coating?
A dry finishing process that melts pigment and resin into a durable finish.
Documents
- 15853 RapidRailSellSheet (PDF)
- 14670 RapidRailLineInstructions ENGLISH (PDF)
- 14642 RapidRailStairInstructions ENGLISH (PDF)
- 14789 aluminum gate instructions (PDF)
- Installation guide: 10943 25inch aluminum post installation (PDF)
- Installation guide: 14207 4inch aluminum post installation (PDF)
- Installation guide (PDF)
- Aluminum railing baluster warranty (PDF)
- Specification sheet: CCRR 0280 (PDF)
Rapid Rail photos
One product or the whole package
Order this on its own, with a few related products, or with everything else for the project. One itemized quote, shipped to all 50 states. Need someone to install it? Find an installer serving your area.
Request a quote for Rapid Rail
Send plans, measurements, or photos and we will prepare an itemized quote. You can also call us with questions.