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Installing RadianceRail

with Balusters ............................................................................................................ 2

Installing RadianceRail

Stairs with Balusters ................................................................................................... 7

Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

ATI Architectural Testing, Inc.

CCRR-0114 • RadianceRail & RadianceRail Express

TimberTech Code Listings

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.

• 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 RadianceRail 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.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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RadianceRail® Installation Guide Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters............................................................................................................. 2 Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with Balusters.................................................................................................... 7 Notes.........................................................................................................................................................
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters Visit www.timbertech.com/installation to view TimberTech installation videos. Consult your local building codes for guard and handrail requirements. Components Needed For Installing One RadianceRail® Section RadianceRail® is available in 10’, 8’, and 6’ lengths.
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters 1 2 INSTALL POST SLEEVES INSTALL LOWER SUPPORT BLOCK • Position template at bottom of Post Sleeve above Post Skirt. • Trim Post Sleeves to desired length. Template Support Block 39” above deck surface is optimal for 36” railing heights. 2.5” 4” Optimal 39” Post Skirt 45° • Slide Post Sleeve and Post Skirt over post (do not force). • Ensure post are square and plumb.
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters 4 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL • Position Bottom Support Rail assembly onto Support Blocks. 7/64” Pre-Drill #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws 5 #8 x 3” Green Coated Screws SPACE BALUSTER AND TRIM RAILS • Measure distance between the posts at the Bottom Support Rail. • Transfer measurement to Bottom Rail and center either on a pre-drilled hole or between two pre-drilled holes. Bottom Rail • Cut Bottom Rail and Top Support Rail to length.
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters 6 ASSEMBLE BALUSTER SECTION Top Support Rail #8 x 3” Coated Screws • Attach Mounting Brackets at each end of the Top Support Rail as outlined in Step 3. See step 3 for bracket installation Pre-Drill 7/64” #8 x 3/4” Coated Screws Bottom Rail #8 x 2” Coated Screws Lip (facing out) 7 INSTALL RAIL ASSEMBLY Align to center of post • Align top Support Rail to center of posts.
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters 8 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS • Measure and cut Top Rail to length. Trim both ends for a clean cut. • Attach Post caps using exterior grade caulk applied to the underside of the cap. Post Cap Top Rail Pre-Drill 3/16” #8 x 1 3/4” Coated Screws Caution: Screws must be 1 3/4” so they won’t go through the Top Rail on straight rail sections.
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Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with Balusters 1 INSTALL POST COVERS 2 TRIM RAILS Support Rails are rotated 90° for stair rail applications. • Trim Post Covers to desired length. Right Wrong • Determine measurements and angle as shown. • Slide Post Cover and Post Skirt over post. Do not force. • Ensure post are square and plumb. 3 • Trim both the Top Support Rail and the Bottom Support Rail to those dimensions. Test fit rails to check for accuracy.
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Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with Balusters 4 5 Drill Baluster Holes • Place the Bottom Rail and the Top Support Rail together as shown to keep the holes aligned. • Separate the two rails, once all holes are drilled. TRIM BALUSTERS Important: Start cut at top edge to maximize the length. Trim Baluster ends to required angle as shown. Pre-Drill 3/16” Drill 3/16” hole through the top Support Rail using the Bottom Rail holes for alignment, drilling at the same angle used to cut rail ends.
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Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with Balusters 7 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL Pre-Drill 7/64” Brackets must be on the side of the rail facing the stairs.
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Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with Balusters 9 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS • Position Top Rail over Support Rail and attach with screws. • Secure Post Caps with exterior grade caulk. Pre-Drill 3/16” #8 x 2 5/8” Coated Screws For typical stair angles, use provided 2 5/8” screws to fasten the Top Rail.
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Notes Page 11
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RadianceRail® Installation Guide TimberTech 894 Prairie Avenue Wilmington, OH 45177 timbertech.com 1.800.307.