RM-VERT™ P2100-TM
Standard Top-Mounted Aluminum Picket Railing System
The standard welded picket guard. Durable, low-maintenance and the most cost-effective route to a compliant balcony guard.
- Mounting
- Top-mounted
- Infill
- Picket
- Fabrication
- Shop-welded
- Post profile
- 1½" × 2½" structural post
- Glass capture
- Not applicable
- Field adjustment
- Fixed once installed
- Catalogue
- RM Product Line Vol. 2, pp. 15–17
System overview
The RM-VERT™ P2100-TM is a welded aluminum picket guard system designed for balcony, terrace and elevated guard applications across residential and commercial projects.
Shop-welded aluminum posts, rails and pickets provide a durable, low-maintenance guard solution with consistent structural performance and architectural flexibility. Suitable for new construction and retrofit applications.
Configuration
- Welded aluminum picket guard system for top-mounted applications
- Structural aluminum 1½" × 2½" post assembly
- Structural aluminum posts, rails and pickets fabricated from weld-appropriate aluminum alloys including 6061-T6, 6063-T6 and 6005A-T6 or approved equivalent
- Shop-welded post and rail assemblies fabricated under controlled manufacturing conditions
- Vertical aluminum picket infill; picket size and spacing configured to meet building code requirements
- Fixed, rigid system once installed and secured
- Suitable for residential, multi-residential, commercial and podium applications
Materials
- Weld-appropriate aluminum structural components (6061-T6, 6005A-T6 / 6063-T6)
- Aluminum picket profiles available in multiple sizes
- Stainless steel fasteners and concealed hardware where required
- Isolation materials incorporated to mitigate galvanic interaction
Fabrication
- Shop welding performed under controlled fabrication procedures
- Welded assemblies designed to maintain panel rigidity and consistent alignment
- Fabrication tolerances maintained to support efficient field installation
- Post-weld preparation completed prior to finishing
Mounting & anchorage
- Surface mounted to structural slab or supporting structure
- Anchorage engineered based on project loading and substrate conditions
- Mechanical anchors or threaded rod anchorage systems utilized
- Base assemblies distribute guard loads along slab edge
Performance & code compliance
Designed to meet or exceed:
- Ontario Building Code guard load requirements (OBC 4.1.5.14)
- CSA S157 aluminum structural design provisions
- Guard opening limitations restricting passage of a 100 mm sphere
- Engineering review of welded guard assemblies
Finish options
- Factory powder-coat and Duracron, Acrynar, Duranar (XL) finishes meeting AAMA 2603, AAMA 2604 or AAMA 2605
- Standard and custom architectural colors available
- Textured and matte finishes supported
- Anodized finishes available upon request
Applications & advantages
Typical applications
- Residential balconies
- Multi-residential developments
- Podium terraces
- Stair guards
- Commercial projects
- Retrofit guard replacement
Advantages
- Durable welded aluminum construction
- Low maintenance compared to steel systems
- Cost-effective guard solution
- Consistent architectural appearance
- Flexible picket spacing and profiles
- Compatible with multiple building types
- Efficient prefabricated installation
Short-form specification
Ready to paste into Section 05 73 00 (Decorative Metal Railings) or the guard schedule. Project-specific values (glass thickness, guard height, color) are left for the specifier to complete.
Guard system: RM-VERT™ P2100-TM (Standard Top-Mounted Aluminum Picket Railing System), as manufactured by Railing Masters Inc., 110 Claireport Crescent, Unit 4, Etobicoke, Ontario.
Fabrication: Shop-welded aluminum post and rail assemblies fabricated under controlled conditions in accordance with AWS D1.2; no field welding of structural aluminum components.
Materials: Structural components of weld-appropriate aluminum alloys (6061-T6, 6005A-T6, 6063-T6); stainless steel fasteners and concealed hardware; isolation materials at all dissimilar-metal interfaces. Extrusions supplied by certified North American manufacturers with mill certification available.
Infill: Vertical aluminum picket infill, sized and spaced to restrict the passage of a 100 mm sphere.
Mounting and anchorage: Top-mounted (surface-mounted) to structural slab. Anchorage engineered to project loading requirements; shop drawings showing anchorage layout and panel configuration to be submitted for review.
Performance: Designed to meet or exceed Ontario Building Code guard load provisions (OBC 4.1.5.14) and CSA S157 aluminum structural design.
Finish: Factory-applied powder coat, Duracron, Acrynar or Duranar (XL) coating to AAMA 2603, 2604 or 2605 as scheduled; color per architect's selection.
Drawings & downloads
Stamped detail package covering this mounting condition, reviewed 31 July 2025 by F. Alibai, P.Eng. (PEO 100206138).
| Reference dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Guard height | 1100 mm |
| Picket zone | 896 mm |
| Picket spacing | 112 mm c/c (< 100 mm clear opening) |
| Module | 1022 mm |
| Base plate | 171 mm, 2 × ½" Hilti KB TZ, 89 mm embedment |
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