Description
Aluminum 1 in. Square Picket Baluster for Deck Railing and Fence Panels
Aluminum 1 in. Square Picket Baluster is used as vertical infill for Madden deck railing and fence systems and can also be installed in compatible existing wood or composite frames. This 1 in. square aluminum profile is offered in standard railing and fence heights as well as specialty lengths for coke bottle rule layouts with a smaller gap at the bottom of the panel.
Choose the picket length based on your finished panel height and application. Standard lengths remain available for residential, commercial, and pool fence systems, while the new 32 in. and 38.25 in. options are designed for 36 in. and 42 in. railings where a reduced floor gap is needed. Full-length 289 in. extrusions are also available for custom fabrication.
Available Sizes and Applications
- 30 in. picket for 36 in. installed height residential railing (3.5 in. floor gap)
- 32 in. picket for 36 in. installed panel height using the coke bottle rule with a smaller floor gap (1.5 in. floor gap) or screen rail.
- 36 in. picket for 42 in. installed height commercial railing (3.5 in. floor gap)
- 38 in. picket for 42 in. installed panel height using the coke bottle rule with a smaller floor gap (1.5 in. floor gap) or screen rail.
- 38.25 in. picket for 42 in. installed panel height railing using the coke bottle rule with a smaller floor gap (1.5 in. floor gap)
- 42 in. picket for 48 in. installed height pool fence panels (1.5 in. floor gap)
- 289 in. full-length extrusion for custom fabrication (call for pricing)
Compatibility
- Fits Madden Industries deck railing kits and Madden fence systems
- Can also be used in compatible wood or composite railing frames
- Suitable for new construction, replacement pickets, and custom panel fabrication
Screen Rail Compatibility
The 32 in. and the 38 in. picket baluster is also used in Madden screen rail systems where a 36 in. or 42 in. overall panel height is required with integrated screening.
- Designed to align with screen rail framing dimensions
- Maintains proper infill height while accommodating screen panel installation
- Can be used in combination railing and screen enclosure layouts
Important Installation Notes
- Fasteners are not included
- Uses #10 x 1.5 in. hex head SMS picket fasteners Picket Fastener Link
- For estimating quantities, use 15 pickets per 6 ft. section, 20 pickets per 8 ft. section, or 2.5 pickets per linear foot
- Select the picket length based on the rail height, code requirements, and desired floor gap
Who This Is For
- Homeowners building 36 in. residential deck railing panels
- Commercial projects requiring 42 in. railing height
- Pool fence installations using 48 in. panel height
- Projects using coke bottle rule layouts to reduce the gap between the bottom rail and the ground or deck surface
- Fabricators needing full-length extrusions for custom cutting
Shipping
- Standard picket lengths ship with shipping calculated at checkout (orders over $249 ship free)
- 289 in. full-length extrusions require calling for pricing due to shipping requirements





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