Our Aluminum Balusters Pass Engineer Safety Test

Heartlands often installs GeoDeck handrails with powder coated extruded aluminum balusters on elevated decks and screen rooms that we design and build. While they are engineered for this use, we recently did our own testing, supervised by a certified professional structural engineer to comply with safety regulations for their use together. This is a supplement to the GeoDeck safety certification.

As seen in the photos, we applied 232 pounds of weight to the handrail and balusters, from the top and the side, exceeding the strictest of building code requirements. 

As you can see from the photos, data was recorded and the railing and balusters passed with flying colors. So, you can rest assured, that the safety and durability of our decks and outdoor rooms is as important to us as our beautiful design and quality workmanship.

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