Abstract: A structure, useful as a balustrade or fence, comprising a rail attached to a plurality of pickets. The rail has first and second longitudinal members that are pressed together to form the rail. There are spaced openings formed in one longitudinal member with an open edge for each opening at an edge of the longitudinal member. Channels are formed in each side of the picket member, adjacent an end of the picket member. There are projections on the first and second members, adjacent to each opening. Each projection is received in a channel of a picket. The arrangement of channels and projections provides a rattle-free structure. The structure can be further improved by the incorporation of a settable compound to assist in the pressing together of the first and second members.

Abstract: A protective device for a building adapted to be installed at a window to prevent ingress, the device comprising a first member adapted to be attached to one edge of the window; a second member adapted to be mounted to a further edge of the window, opposed to the first channel member; each member including recesses formed in it at predetermined centers; and a bar extending between a pair of opposed recesses to prevent ingress, the bars being located by the attachment of the members to the window surround.