Century 6' & 8' Grab N Go Welded Picket Panels

Century’s welded aluminum picket panels solve the rattling nightmare that plagues riveted railing systems. The welded design also prevents water ingress and internal rust. For Montana contractors dealing with freeze-thaw cycles that work fasteners loose and create moisture infiltration points, that difference matters.

These pre-welded panels come ready to slide into place — no field assembly, no loose pickets, no callbacks about wobbly railings. At elevation where UV hammers everything and temperature swings test every connection, High-grade powder-coated aluminum delivers what wood can’t touch and vinyl won’t survive.

Panel Specifications and Code Compliance

The numbers that matter for permit applications and load calculations:

Specification	6’ Panel	8’ Panel
Length	72”	96”
Height Options	42” or 36”	42” or 36”
Picket Size	5/8” x 5/8”	5/8” x 5/8”
Picket Spacing	3.5”	3.5”
Construction	Welded (not riveted)	Welded (not riveted)
Support Legs	1 for 6’	2 for 8’

Century backs these specs with the certifications that matter: IBC (International Building Code), IRC (International Residential Code), NBC (National Building Code of Canada), ICC-ES AC174 (Performance test for guards and railings). Certified for single and multi-family applications — no arguing with building officials about whether these panels meet code.

Installation Reality and System Integration

Ultra-easy installation involving sliding pre-welded panels into place and securing them. That’s marketing speak for what actually saves hours on the job. Bottom rail support leg(s) included to provide structural support from below. No hunting for brackets or fabricating support — it’s in the box.

The panels work with Century’s versatile railing posts. Can be combined with glass panels or privacy walls within the same system. Mix picket sections with glass on the same deck. Run privacy panels where neighbors are too close. One post system handles it all.

Color options cover the basics: Gloss White, Textured Matte Black, Textured Lakeside Copper, Custom Colors. Skip the copper unless the homeowner insists — it shows every fingerprint and water spot.

The 20-Year Reality Check

20-year warranty on the structural integrity of the product; 5-year warranty on the powder-coat finish. Free from material and manufacturing defects. Twenty years on structure means Century believes their welds won’t fail when snow loads hit and freeze-thaw cycles work on every joint.

Five years on finish is honest. Powder coating at 3,000+ feet elevation takes a beating. It’ll last longer than paint but won’t look new forever. The aluminum underneath won’t care when the coating finally fades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes welded panels better than riveted systems?

Compared to riveted systems, Century’s welded pickets offer superior structural strength and eliminate the rattling/loosening common in riveted joints. The welded design also prevents water ingress and internal rust. No loose rivets means no callbacks.

Do these panels meet code for multi-family projects?

Yes. Certified for single and multi-family applications with full compliance to IBC (International Building Code), IRC (International Residential Code), NBC (National Building Code of Canada), ICC-ES AC174 (Performance test for guards and railings).

What’s included with each panel?

Welded Picket Panel, Support Leg(s) (1 for 6’, 2 for 8’). Posts and fasteners sold separately.

Can these panels work with other Century products?

Designed to connect to Century’s versatile railing posts. Can be combined with glass panels or privacy walls within the same system. The system’s designed for mixing and matching.

How long does the warranty actually protect these panels?

20-year warranty on the structural integrity of the product; 5-year warranty on the powder-coat finish. Structure warranty matters more than finish — the aluminum keeps working after the coating ages.