Regal

Regal manufactures contractor-grade aluminum railing systems featuring a patented lock-in picket design that eliminates fasteners and cuts installation time by 50%. The product line includes posts, rails, pickets, and gates engineered for residential and commercial projects up to 12 stories.

The Lock-In System That Changes Everything

Regal’s patented locking picket system uses snap-in installation without screws, fasteners, or bottom rail support legs. This isn’t some gimmick — it’s legitimate labor savings. The pickets lock into the rails securely enough to meet building codes for multi-story commercial projects. Installation runs 50% faster than conventional railing systems.

The engineering shows in the details. Posts come with pre-welded brackets at top and bottom, eliminating field drilling or bolting. You’re not fumbling with brackets or worrying about alignment. Corner posts have brackets welded at precise 90-degree angles. The 3/4-inch square aluminum pickets come 14 per pack for 6-foot sections, with different pack quantities for other spacing options.

Every component uses 100% high-strength extruded aluminum alloy with a premium UV powder-coat finish in textured black. The texture hides scuffs and fingerprints better than smooth finishes — practical for high-traffic areas. The coating resists corrosion, fading, chipping, and cracking.

Complete System Components

Standard posts measure 2-1/4” square and 42” tall, though 36” and 60” heights are available for specific applications. Each post includes a 4” x 4” base plate. ACQ-treated base plates provide corrosion resistance when mounting to pressure-treated lumber — critical detail for deck installations where standard aluminum would corrode from copper contact.

Rails come in practical lengths:

• 6’ nominal (69” actual)
• 8’ nominal (93” actual)
• 10’ nominal (117” actual)

The oval-shaped top rail provides comfortable grip, while the dual-purpose design accepts both pickets and tempered glass panels. This flexibility matters when mixing solid panels for privacy with open picket sections for visibility.

Gate systems handle 48” wide openings with adjustable width design. Wide picket options (1-9/16”) are available for gates, and all hardware comes included. Pre-engineered gate kits solve the headache of fabricating custom gates on site.

Why It Works in Montana

The textured black UV-resistant coating handles high-altitude sun exposure without fading. Aluminum won’t warp or crack through freeze-thaw cycles like wood or vinyl. ACQ-resistant base plates won’t corrode from ice melt chemicals — standard aluminum corrodes quickly when salt-based deicers run down posts.

The system carries a 20-year limited warranty. That’s manufacturer confidence in the coating and aluminum construction. The snap-in installation saves critical time during Montana’s compressed building season. No drilling holes in freezing weather. No fumbling with frozen fasteners.

The Verdict

Regal’s lock-in system delivers on its promise of faster installation. The pre-welded brackets and snap-in pickets genuinely reduce labor. The ACQ-resistant components and UV coating address real durability concerns. Skip it for budget residential jobs where standard aluminum or treated wood railings suffice. But for multi-story commercial projects, high-end residential, or anywhere installation speed matters, Regal’s engineering advantage justifies the premium.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How fast is Regal’s snap-in picket system compared to traditional railing installation?

Regal’s patented lock-in picket system installs 50% faster than conventional railing systems because it eliminates all fasteners, screws, and drilling for picket attachment. The posts also come with pre-welded brackets at top and bottom, so there’s no field drilling or bolting of brackets.

Q: What are the actual lengths of Regal rails when I order 6, 8, or 10-foot sections?

Regal rails run shorter than nominal: the 6-foot rails measure 69 inches actual, 8-foot rails measure 93 inches actual, and 10-foot rails measure 117 inches actual. Plan your post spacing based on these actual dimensions, not the nominal lengths.

Q: Can Regal aluminum railings handle contact with pressure-treated lumber?

Yes, Regal posts come with ACQ-treated base plates specifically designed to resist corrosion when mounted to pressure-treated lumber. Standard aluminum corrodes quickly from copper contact, but Regal’s ACQ-resistant 4” x 4” base plates solve this problem.

Q: What’s included with Regal’s textured black picket packages?

Regal’s 3/4-inch square aluminum pickets come 14 per pack for 6-foot on-center spacing with 42-inch high railing sections. The pickets arrive at 36 inches actual length and feature the same textured black UV powder-coat finish as the posts and rails.

Q: How tall are Regal’s commercial projects approved for?

Regal railing systems are engineered and approved for residential, commercial, and multi-family projects up to 12 stories high. The 100% high-strength extruded aluminum alloy construction meets building codes for these applications.

Q: Do Regal rails work with glass panels or just pickets?

Regal’s dual-purpose rail design accepts both their snap-in aluminum pickets and tempered glass panels. The oval-shaped top rail provides comfortable grip regardless of which infill option you choose.