Installation Guide

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Evolutions Rail
TM
Contemporary Rail Packs are
available in 6’ or 8’ lengths.
5”
5”
Post Sleeve
Measuring Your Railing Area
Important Information
Component Dimensions
Tools Required
Components Needed For Installing
Contemporary Style Rail Section
• Measurements are from center to center of the posts.
Rails are produced to 6’ and 8’ to allow for finished end
cuts and angles.
• Determine how many 6’ or 8’ Evolutions Rail sections you
need and check to be sure you have all the components
(and quantities) listed in the chart and shown to the right.
• Contemporary Style 6’ and 8’ rail packs are designed
not to exceed 6’ and 8’ center of post to center of post,
respectively.
• Cut slowly, using a fine tooth saw blade to avoid chipping.
• For 42” railing, use 8’ Post Sleeves.
• Use 31” and 37” Aluminum Balusters for 36” and 42”
railing heights
• Miter Saw
• Drill
• Drill Bits: 9/64”,
3/16”, & 1/2”
• Tape Measure
Hardware included in
Hardware Kits:
Components
available
in Mix-and-Match
Rail Systems
Additional Components
Needed for Each
System
Hardware Mounting Kit
4 - Hinge Brackets
11- #10 x 2” Screws
8 - #10 x 7/8” Screws
4 - #10 x 1.5” Screws
T25 Torx Driver Bit
2 - Universal Rails
Hardware Kit
8 - Top Rail Screws
Foot Blocks
- 2 in 6’ Packs
- 3 in 8’ Packs
Composite Baluster
- 13 in 6’ kits - 18 in 8’ Kits
- 36” Kit - 30.25” Height
- 42” Kit - 36.25” Height
Aluminum Baluster
- 20 per Pack
- 31”- 36” Height
- 37” - 42” Height
- 31” Stair - 36” Height Stair
- 37” Stair - 42” Height Stair
Baluster Screws
- 26 for 6’ Section
- 36 for 8’ Section
Baluster Screws
- 20 #8 x 3”
- 20 #8 x 2”
2 - Post Sleeves
2- Post Skirts
1- Contemporary Top Rail
End Coating Optional
Contemporary Rail Pack
Baluster Packs
6.35”
2.2”
.900”
1.25”
Hinge Bracket
Top Rail
Baluster
(18 in 8’ Section)
(13 in 6’ Section)
(Aluminum Balusters
Require 20
Balusters per 8’
Section)
Universal Rail
Hinge Bracket (4)
Top Rail (1)
Universal Rail (2)
Post Sleeve (2)
Post Skirt (2)
Foot Block
(3 in 8’ Section)
(2 in 6’ Section)
1.25”
1.25”
Square
Composite
Baluster
.75”
Round
Aluminum
Baluster
.75”
Square
Aluminum
Baluster
.75”
.75”
Visit www.timbertech.com/installation to view TimberTech installation videos.
Consult your local building codes for guard and handrail requirements.
Installing Evolutions Rail
TM
Contemporary Style with Balusters