Timbertech RadianceRail Installation Manual
RadianceRail
®
Installation Guide
Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters ............................................................................................................ 2
Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with Balusters ................................................................................................... 7
Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
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.
ATI Architectural Testing, Inc.
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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.
RadianceRail® is available in 10’, 8’, and 6’ lengths.
Measuring Your Railing Area
• Measurements are from center to center of the posts. Rails
are produced in 10’, 8’, and 6’ lengths to allow for finished
end cuts and angles.
• Determine how many 10’, 8’, and 6’ RadianceRail sections
you need and check to be sure you have all the components
(and quantities) listed in the chart shown to the right.
Important Information
• RadianceRail 10’, 8’, and 6’ Rails are designed not to exceed
10’, 8’, and 6’’ center of post to center of post, respectively.
• For stair applications maximum rail length must not exceed 91”
• Cut slowly, using a fine tooth saw blade to avoid chipping.
• For 42” railing use 12’ Post Sleeves.
• Custom Rail Packs should be used when installing Aluminum
Balusters.
Component Dimensions
2.5”
Bottom Rail
1.8”
Support Rail
1.8”
1.25”
Square
Composite
Baluster
Tools Required
2.9”
Top Rail
.75”
1.25”
Round
Aluminum
Baluster
.75”
Square
Aluminum
Baluster
• Miter Saw
• Drill
• Measuring Tape
3”2.25”
5”
.75”
.75”
• 7/64” Drill Bit
• 3/16” Drill Bit
5”
Post Sleeve
Components Needed For Installing
One RadianceRail® Section
Components Included
in Complete 6’ and 8’
Kits (white only).
Hardware included in
Hardware Mounting
Kits:
Components available
separately for
mix-and-match rail
systems
Additional Components
Needed for Each
System
1 - Top Rail
1 - Bottom Rail
2 - Support Rails
Foot Blocks
- 1 in 6’ kits
- 2 in 8’ Kits
Square Balusters
-13 in 6’ Kits
-18 in 8’ Kits
Hardware Mounting Kit
Support Block Mounting Templates
Baluster Screw Kit
Hardware Mounting Kit
4 - Mounting Brackets
2 - Support Blocks
16 - #8 x 3/4” Screws
6 - #8 x 1 3/4” Screws
6 - #8 x 2 5/8” Screws (Stairs Only)
3 - #8 x 3” Screws
12 - #8 x 3” Green Screws
T20 Driver Bit
1 - Top Rail
1 - Bottom Rail
2 - Support Rails (1 - Aluminum Top Support Rail for 10')
Hardware Mounting Kit
Support Block Mounting Templates
Foot Blocks
RadianceRail Pack
- 1 in 6’ Packs, - 2 in 8’ Packs, - 3 in 10’ Packs
Composite Balusters
- 18 Balusters per Pack
(23 required per 10’ section)
(18 required per 8’ section)
(13 required per 6’ section)
- 29” for 36” Railing
- 31” for 36” Railing
(with less than 2” gap
between deck & Bottom Rail)
- 35” for 42” Railing
- 37” for 42” Railing
Baluster Pack
(with less than 2” gap
between deck & Bottom Rail)
Baluster Screw Kit
18 - #8x2” Screws
18 - #8x3” Screws
2 - Post Caps
2 - Post Sleeve
2 - Post Skirts
Aluminum Balusters
- 20 Balusters per Pack
(25 required per 10’ section)
(20 required per 8’ section)
(15 required per 6’ section)
- 29” for 36” Railing
- 31” for 36” Railing
(with less than 2” gap
between deck & Bottom Rail)
- 35” for 42” Railing
- 37” for 42” Railing
(with less than 2” gap
between deck & Bottom Rail)
Baluster Screw Kit
20 - #8x2” Screws
20 - #8x3” Screws
Post Cap (2)
Mounting Bracket (4)
Post Sleeve (2)
Support Block (2)
Post Skirt (2)
Top Rail (1)
Support Rail (2)
Composite Baluster
(23 in 10’ Section)
(18 in 8’ Section)
(13 in 6’ Section)
Aluminum Baluster
(25 in 10’ Section)
(20 in 8’ Section)
(15 in 6’ Section)
Bottom Rail
Foot Block
(3 in 10’ Section)
(2 in 8’ Section)
(1 in 6’ Section)
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters
INSTALL POST
1 2
SLEEVES
• Trim Post Sleeves
to desired length.
39” above deck surface is
optimal for 36” railing heights.
Optimal 39”
• Slide Post Sleeve and Post
Skirt over post (do not
force).
• Ensure post are
square and plumb.
If you do not have a the template, position
the top of the Support Block 4” above the
deck and 2-1/2” above the post skirt.
INSTALL LOWER
SUPPORT BLOCK
• Position template at
bottom of Post Sleeve
above Post Skirt.
Template
Support
Block
2.5”
4”
Post Skirt
Pre-Drill 7/64”
#8 x 3” Coated
Screws
45°
For angled rail installations, align
angled face of Support Block
parallel to rail section.
3
BOTTOM SUPPORT
RAIL
• Cut the Bottom
Support Rail to
length.
CUT AND ASSEMBLE
Pre-Drill 7/64” for Brackets
#8 x 3/4” Coated Screws
Pre-Drill 7/64”
#8 x 3” Coated Screws
8’ Section
1/3
6’ Section
Center screw aligned to
rail centerline
Angled Section
1/2
Bracket set
flush to rail
face
1/3
Center screw
aligned to rail
centerline
Foot blocks
1/3
1/2
Straight Section
For sections up to 6’: Place one Foot Block in the center of the rail
For sections 6’ to 8’: Space two Foot Blocks approximately at 1/3 intervals on the rail
For sections 8’ to 10’: Space three Foot Blocks approximately at 1/4 intervals on the rail
Bracket set
flush to rail
face
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Installing RadianceRail® with Balusters
INSTALL BOTTOM
4
SUPPORT RAIL
• Position Bottom
Suppor t Rail assembly
onto Support Blocks.
7/64” Pre-Drill
#8 x 3” Green
Coated Screws
SPACE BALUSTER
5
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.
• Cut Bottom Rail and Top Support Rail
to length.
Odd number of balusters
#8 x 3” Green
Coated Screws
Centerline
Bottom
Rail
Top
Support
Rail
The space between the end baluster and post can not exceed 4”
Even number of balusters
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