- Key features
- Material: Heavy-gauge aluminum with a powder-coat finish
- Style options: Horizontal rod infill (by configuration)
- Colors: Matte Black
- Heights: 36" residential and 42" commercial
- Compliance: ICC-ES code compliant (meets IRC/IBC when installed per guidelines)
- Maintenance: No painting, rusting, or warping; rinse-clean upkeep
- Installation: Pre-engineered components for faster installs; compatible posts, rails, and accessories
- Best for: Homeowners and builders who want a modern or transitional look with long-term durability.
RDI Horizontal Rod Railing (Latitudes Infill Option)
The Horizontal Rod Railing is an infill style within the Latitudes aluminum system that uses solid horizontal rods instead of vertical balusters.
Key features
- Infill: Aluminum horizontal rods (solid, not cable)
- Look: Sleek, contemporary, unobstructed sightlines
- Strength: More rigid feel than cable systems; minimal deflection
- Safety: Meets spacing requirements when installed to spec
- Maintenance: Lower than cable—no tensioning adjustments required
Compared to cable railing
- Rods provide a firmer, more substantial feel
- Easier maintenance (no re-tensioning)
- Slightly more visual presence than cable, but still very open
Best for: Modern decks, balconies, porches, and commercial spaces where a clean, architectural appearance is desired without the upkeep of cable.
Horizontal deck railing is a type of railing where the pickets run horizontally opposed to vertically. This look gives a contemporary look. We offer the horizontal railing in a steel version called latitudes or a steel rod version from the Avalon family in a powder coated aluminum.
RDI offers 2 horizontal deck railing systems, each with unique features and customization options:
Avalon Horizontal Aluminum Railing
Infill options: Horizontal rod rails.
Top rail profiles: Oberon™, Pellinore™, and Tristan™ styles.
Colors: Matte Black
Construction: Rust-resistant aluminum with premium powder coating.
Installation: Pre-assembled panels with ProLock® locking strips for secure baluster placement.
MetalWorks Excalibur® Steel Railing
Infill style: Latitudes™ style with round horizontal rods for a contemporary appearance.
Construction: Factory-welded, fully assembled galvanized steel panels.
Finish: Triple powder-coated in Matte Black.
Installation: Pre-attached brackets for easy setup.
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