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# Elevation® Integrated Balcony Railing System

Skip to content Integrated Balcony Railing System® The problem is not the membrane. It is the connection. Balcony leaks and resulting litigation most often trace back to a single detail: the transition between the waterproofing system and the railing system. Two trades. Two scopes. Two responsibilities. That gap is where failures begin. Talk to a Rep View Products The Why Railing penetrations through waterproofed balconies are one of the most sensitive and failure-prone details in multifamily construction. When waterproofing and railing systems are designed independently, accountability is divided. Divided accountability creates risk. Risk creates leaks. Leaks create lawsuits. The industry has accepted this as unavoidable. It is not. The How The Integrated Railing System brings the waterproofing system and railing system together as one engineered assembly. The aluminum railing itself is not the waterproofing system. The proprietary integrated connection is. Through manufacturer-controlled detailing, defined installation practices, and coordinated execution, the vulnerable connection point is engineered to eliminate the common failures associated with two separate trades. One Manufacturer. One Subcontractor. One System. The Who This system is built for multifamily developers, general contractors, and trade partners who prioritize failure-free balconies. Partners who reduce liability. Partners who demand accountability. Partners who want to be different in their market. The When Today. Projects are being bid right now. Balcony scopes are being written right now. If you are prioritizing long-term performance and reduced exposure, this system can be specified and installed now. Featured products Integrated Bottom Rail, 5 ft Integrated Bottom Rail, 6 ft Integrated Level Bottom Bracket Integrated Level Top Bracket Integrated Railing Leveling Shim Integrated Square Picket, 3/4 in Integrated Stanchion Base Integrated Stanchion Post, 3-1/2 in Integrated Surface Post Trim Base Integrated Surface Post, 3-1/2 in Integrated Top Rail, 5 ft Integrated Top Rail, 6 ft Post Cap Built for Exterior Guard Applications Aluminum construction with architectural-grade powder-coated finishes. Available in configurations suited for multifamily and commercial guard applications. Final configuration and approval should be confirmed by the design team and local authority. Talk to a Rep Request a Spec Package No smoke, no mirrors, just honest innovation aimed at creating the best products and processes on the market. Our mission is to develop innovative systems for the construction industry that solve problems by combining the best technologies and methods under one brand with one warranty. TREADSTONE® provides a full line of UL listed underlayments, levelers, and acoustical solutions engineered to elevate the construction industry. High compressive strength, high flow, and abrasion resistant, TREADSTONE® fire-rated underlayments and levelers deliver reliable performance. Our rigid and monofilament acoustical systems provide unparalleled performance in real-world applications. Documentation, Courses & Submittal Builder Please register for full installation instructions, details and technical information. formulated.info News FAQ News How do you prevent balcony leaks at the railing? June 25, 2026 Balcony leaks at the railing are prevented at one of three points in the project lifecycle. In design, the post never penetrates the membrane: an ... Read More → Integrated Railings What Causes Balcony Railing Leaks? May 19, 2026 Pull a railing post off a leaking balcony and the story is almost always the same. There is a fastener through the membrane causing balcony ... Read More → Treadstone Gypsum Before Drywall: The Sequencing That Saves Weeks Schedules May 12, 2026 The original sequence: gypsum first, drywall after Before acoustic sound mats became standard in multifamily construction, the gypsum pour came first. Frame the structure, sheath ... Read More →