Flat-Top Balustrade | Fabrication Drawings
Straight-run balustrade with posts at regular intervals, top and bottom rails, optional mid rail and handrail, and vertical bar, horizontal wire, or horizontal extrusion infill. Suited for decks, balconies, mezzanines, and level walkways.
Configure Flat-Top Balustrade dimensions and download professional A4 PDF fabrication drawings with orthographic views and dimension lines. No CAD software needed. Sub-millimetre precision from a true 3D solid model.
Key facts
Specifications
| Parameter | Range |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 500 mm to 12,000 mm |
| Total Height | 800 mm to 1,500 mm |
| Gap Below Bottom Rail | 0 mm to 200 mm |
| Mid Rail Height | 100 mm to 1,200 mm |
| Handrail Profile | 42.4mm Round Tube, 50mm Round Tube, 50 x 25 RHS, Other |
| Handrail Dimension | 20 mm to 80 mm |
| Handrail Offset | 20 mm to 150 mm |
| Infill Type | Vertical Bars, Horizontal Wires, Horizontal Extrusions |
| Bar Spacing | 50 mm to 125 mm |
| Wire Diameter | 2 mm to 6 mm |
| Post Spacing | 600 mm to 3,000 mm |
| Post Attachment | Core Drilled, Bolted, Side Mount, Footplate |
| In-Ground Extension | 100 mm to 600 mm |
| Plan Size | 100 x 100mm, 150 x 150mm, 175 x 175mm, 200 x 200mm, Other |
| Custom Plan Size | 50 mm to 300 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm to 25 mm |
| Post 1 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 2 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 3 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 4 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 5 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 6 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 7 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 8 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 9 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
| Post 10 | Toe In, Toe Out, Centre, Top Left, Top Centre, Top Right |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I get in the drawing pack?
Each drawing pack is an A4 PDF with orthographic views (front elevation, side elevation, top view, and isometric), full dimension lines, extension lines, and a professional title block. You also get a live 3D preview in the browser and optional STEP file export for CAD software.
Can I use this drawing for fabrication?
Yes. Dimensions are computed to sub-millimetre precision from a true 3D solid model, not approximated from a template. Print the PDF at actual size, hand it to your fabricator, and build from it. Change any input and the entire drawing regenerates in about 60 seconds.
How long does it take to generate a Flat-Top Balustrade drawing?
Around 60 seconds end-to-end. Geometry computation runs server-side in a CadQuery process with a 30-second per-request timeout; PDF rendering and download account for the rest. If you change a dimension, regeneration takes the same ~60 seconds — there is no manual redrafting step.
Can I save and reload my dimensions for the Flat-Top Balustrade?
Yes, on the Fabricator and Fleet tiers. Saved jobs store every input you entered and reload the configurator in one click, so you can revise a quote, regenerate a clean PDF, or branch a design for a similar customer without re-typing dimensions. The free Explorer tier doesn't persist jobs, but you can still copy your inputs out manually.
References & technology
Category: Balustrades. Tags: balustrade, railing, bars, fabrication. Geometry built with CadQuery on the OCCT (OpenCascade Technology) kernel — the same geometry foundation used in FreeCAD and a number of commercial CAD packages. Drawings are orthographic projections of the computed 3D solid; no view is sketched or scaled from a template.
Related terminology in the CAD60 fabrication glossary: see orthographic view, dimension line, title block, RHS, and galvanised steel.
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