Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsTimberTech ManualsDeck Post SleevesEV5X5PCV8CB

Evolutions Rail

™

Contemporary Style

Installation Guide

decking | railing | lighting | fastening timbertech.com

Installing Evolutions Rail

™

Contemporary Style with Balusters ........................................2

Installing Evolutions Rail

™

Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters ...............................7

• Please read all instructions completely before starting any part of the installation.

• TimberTech Rail should be installed using the same good building principles used to install wood or composite railing and in accordance with the

local building codes and the installation guidelines included below. TimberTech accepts no liability or responsibility for the improper installation of

this product.

• TimberTech Rail may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole responsibility of the installer to be sure that TimberTech Rail is ﬁt for

the intended use. Since all installations are unique, it is also the installer’s responsibility to determine speciﬁc requirements in regards to each

Rail application.

• TimberTech recommends that all applications be reviewed by a licensed architect, engineer or local building ofﬁcial before installation. If you

have any questions or need further assistance, please call TimberTech Customer Service at 1.800.307.7780 or visit our website at www.

timbertech.com.

• TimberTech Railing is tested as a whole system and should be used that way. It is not intended to be used in conjunction with other railing

systems or fasteners.

• The following Installation Guidelines are applicable for installation of TimberTech Evolutions Rail Contemporary Style railing.

• IMPORTANT: Make sure the DRIVE TOOL/DRILL is conﬁgured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and/or tightening all FASTENERS.

• SAFETY: Always wear goggles when handling, cutting, drilling and fastening materials.

• Failure to install this product in accordance with applicable building codes and TimberTech’s written Rail Install Guide may lead to personal injury,

affect rail system performance and void the product warranty.

Once a product is tested by an independent lab, an application and report is submitted to one of several agencies that provide listings for building

products that meet the requirements of Acceptance Criteria 174 (AC 174) as set forth by the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES).

TimberTech currently has listings from the ICC-ES and Architectural Testing Inc. The following TimberTech reports on code compliance are available

to download on www.timbertech.com.

For the most up-to-date code listings visit

www.timbertech.com/installation.

ATI Architectural Testing, Inc.

CCRR-0196 • Evolutions Rail

TimberTech Code Listings

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
Evolutions Rail™ Contemporary Style Installation Guide Installing Evolutions Rail™ Contemporary Style with Balusters......................................... 2 Installing Evolutions Rail™ Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters................................
PAGE 2
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style with Balusters Visit www.timbertech.com/installation to view TimberTech installation videos. Consult your local building codes for guard and handrail requirements. Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Rail Packs are available in 6’ or 8’ lengths.
PAGE 3
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style with Balusters 1 CUT POSTS AND TEMPORARILY INSTALL POST SLEEVES • Posts must be positioned no more than 8’ on center. • Slide uncut Post Sleeve and Skirt over Post. Do not force. Min. 35.5” for 36” 41.5” for 42” Do not cut Post Sleeves in this step. 2 PREPARE UNIVERSAL RAILS • Measure between posts and determine if the cut center of the Universal Rails will be a Baluster or space. (example given for Square Aluminum Balusters).
PAGE 4
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style with Balusters 3 ATTACH BALUSTERS AND HINGE BRACKETS • Attach Hinge Brackets to each side of both Universal Rails. • Pre-drill at the center of each Baluster hole on each Universal Rail. • Attach Balusters with screws to both Universal Rails. Pre-Drill 9/64” for Brackets #10 x 7/8” Coated Screws Pre-Drill 3/16” #8 x 2 1/2” Coated Screws (Use provided 2” and 3” Screws for Aluminum Balusters) 4 ATTACH FOOT BLOCKS • Counter-bore foot blocks.
PAGE 5
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style with Balusters 5 MEASURE AND TRIM POST SLEEVES • Place rail assembly between the posts and allow the rail to rest on its foot blocks. Post Sleeves should be flush with the Top Universal Rail. • Mark and trim Posts and Post Sleeves. • Place the Post Sleeves and Skirts over the Posts. 6 ATTACH RAILS TO POSTS • Position rail assembly between Posts and secure. Pre-Drill 9/64” #10 x 2” Coated Screws Screws are designed to go in at a slight angle.
PAGE 6
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style with Balusters 7 INSTALL TOP RAIL • Use optional End Coating on exposed Top Rail ends. Pre-Drill 3/16” #8 x 2 1/2” Coated Screws 2’ 2’ Top Rail Screw Placement Do not pre-drill into 4x4. 1 1/2” 3/4” Pre-Drill 3/16” through Universal Rail Pre-Drill 9/64” through hole in Universal Rail up into Top Rail #10 x 1 1/2” Coated Screws If your rail has stair sections, start installing the cap at the stairs.
PAGE 7
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters 1 CUT POSTS AND TEMPORARILY INSTALL POST SLEEVES • Posts must be positioned no more than 8’ on center. Ma xo f8 ’ • Slide uncut Post Sleeve and Skirt over Post (do not force). 2 Min. 35.5” for 36” 41.5” for 42” CUT UNIVERSAL RAILS • Rest Bottom Universal Rail on stairs and transfer the length and angle of the stairs onto the rail. This angle will be used throughout the entire installation.
PAGE 8
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters 3 TRIM BALUSTERS • Trim all Balusters to rail angle and maximize length. • Attach Hinge Brackets to both Universal Rails. Aluminum Stair Balusters are pre-cut to a stair angle and are not to be cut on the jobsite. 4 Pre-Drill 9/64” #10 x 7/8” Coated Screws ASSEMBLE RAIL SECTION Pre-Drill 3/16” #8 x 2 1/2” Coated Screws • Pre-drill at the center of each Baluster hole on the Universal Rails at the angle of stairs.
PAGE 9
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters 5 ATTACH FOOT BLOCKS Stair Angle Drill 3/16” Hole • Foot Blocks should be placed about every 2’. Temporarily install infill assembly to help determine locations.
PAGE 10
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters 7 MEASURE AND TRIM POST SLEEVES • Mark where Top Universal Rail meets Bottom Post Sleeve. • Remove Post Sleeve and trim to stair angle. Replace Post Sleeve. • Use Post Sleeve to mark the angle of cut on Post. Remove Post Sleeve. • Using a straight edge, draw a line roughly 1/8” below previous mark on Post. • Trim Post at lower line. • Replace Post Sleeve. • Replace both Post Skirts.
PAGE 11
Installing Evolutions RailTM Contemporary Style Stairs with Balusters 9 INSTALL TOP RAIL Pre-Drill 3/16” #8 x 2 1/2” Coated Screws 2’ 2’ • Finish railing system by applying a TimberTech Contemporary Top Rail to the top of the rail assembly. • Use optional End Coating on exposed Top Rail ends. Do not pre-drill 4x4.
PAGE 12
Evolutions Rail™ Contemporary Style Installation Guide TimberTech 894 Prairie Avenue Wilmington, OH 45177 timbertech.com 1.800.307.