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INSTALLING RAILING WITH GLASS INFILL 

FOR CLASSIC COMPOSITE SERIES AND RESERVE RAIL

Radiance Top Rail

2.865"

2.945"

COMPONENT DIMENSIONS

1.8"

1.8"

5.38"

2.72"

Reserve Top Rail

3.5"

2.64"

Trademark 

Top Rail

3.5"

2.63"

Premier Top Rail

2.5"

1.882"

2.5"

Universal Bottom 

Rail

1.882"

3.5"

2.05"

Reserve Bottom 

Rail

MEASURING YOUR RAILING AREA
•   Measurements are from center to center of the posts. 

Railing components are produced in 6' lenghts to allow for 

finished end cuts and angles. 

•   Determine how many 6' TimberTech Rail Sections you 

need and check to be sure you have all the components 

(and quantities) listed in the chart shown.

1.2"

1.2"

.925"

.925"

Support Rail

Top Glass 

Channel

Rubber Gasket

Bottom Glass 

Channel

5.5"

5 1/2" x 5 1/2" Post Sleeve

5.5"

5"

5" x 5" Post Sleeve

5"

6.32"

6" x 6" Post Sleeve

6.32"

4" x 4" Post Sleeve

4.25"

4.25"

 

COMPONENTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLING 

ONE TIMBERTECH RAIL SECTION

(TOP RAIL NOT INCLUDED IN CLASSIC COMPOSITE SERIES)

Components available 

separately for mix-and-

match rail systems

Additional Components

Needed for Each System

(Sold Seperately)

 (Top Rail Sold Seperately)

1 - Universal Bottom Rail (with Classic 

Composite Series)

2 - Support Rails

Hardware Mounting Kit

Support Block Mounting Templates

1 - Foot Block

Timber

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1 - Top Rail

2 - Post Caps

2 - Post Sleeves

2 - Post Skirts

1/4" Tempered Glass must be sourced locally 

(See attached reference sheet).

4 - Mounting Brackets

2 - Support Blocks

16 - #8 x 3/4" Screws 

6 - #8 x 1 5/8" Screws 

6 - #8 x 2 5/8" Screws (Stairs Only) 

6 - #8 x 3" Screws 

12 - #8 x 3" Semi-threaded Screws  

T20 Driver Bit 

1 - Top Glass Channel

1 -  Bottom Glass Channel

2 - Rubber Gaskets

6 - #8  x 2 1/4" Screws

6 - #8 x 3" Screws

3 - #8 x 1" Screws

Hardware included in 

Hardware Kits:

Glass Hardware Pack

Summary of Contents for TimberTech Classic Composite Series

Page 1: ... Railing with Glass Infill 11 TimberTech Reserve Rail can be installed with a continuous Top Rail in up to 16 lengths measured from the center of the end posts These applications require the use of a 4 Post Sleeve 4 Post Skirt and a 4 x4 Post as an intermediate post as well as unique fastening procedures This Install Guide details these unique procedures ...

Page 2: ...h Rail application AZEK Co LLC 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 AZEK Customer Service at 877 ASK AZEK 877 275 2935 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 ...

Page 3: ... post to center of post For all other applications consult a design professional or a TimberTech Railing representative for more information 4x4 lumber posts must be installed plumb and level with each other Cut slowly using a thin kerf finish saw blade to avoid chipping Read instructions completely to get an understanding of how the product goes together and how each piece affects the other For a...

Page 4: ... Sleeve 5 6 32 6 x 6 Post Sleeve 6 32 4 x 4 Post Sleeve 4 25 4 25 COMPONENTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLING ONE TIMBERTECH RAIL SECTION TOP RAIL NOT INCLUDED IN CLASSIC COMPOSITE SERIES Components available separately for mix and match rail systems Additional Components Needed for Each System Sold Seperately Top Rail Sold Seperately 1 Universal Bottom Rail with Classic Composite Series 2 Support Rails Hard...

Page 5: ...OR CLASSIC COMPOSITE SERIES AND RESERVE RAIL DIMENSIONAL CONSTRAINTS FOR STRAIGHT SECTION DIMENSIONAL CONSTRAINTS FOR STAIR SECTION Max of 63 Min 27 75 for 36 Min of 2 Max of 4 Min 27 75 for 36 Glass should be 1 4 thick Max of 63 Min of 2 Max of 4 ...

Page 6: ... sleeve will be slightly larger than the post Ensure posts are square and plumb Shim as needed to plumb Position template at bottom of post sleeve above post skirt Cut the Bottom Support Rail to length Add support blocks as required Attach brackets CUT AND ASSEMBLE BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL Be sure to cut Post Sleeves such that finished rail height is at least 36 high for a 36 rail application and 42 hi...

Page 7: ... Universal Bottom Rails Top Support Rail and cut to length Measure and cut Top and Bottom Glass Channels and Rubber Gaskets to appropriate lengths Position Bottom Support Rail assembly onto Support Blocks Pre drill holes into post sleeves only Attach brackets with green coated screws 7 64 Pre drill 8 x 3 Semi threaded Screws 8 x 3 Semi threaded Screws Cut Rubber Gaskets with utility knife 5 Glass ...

Page 8: ...ANEL ASSEMBLE LOWER RAIL SECTION Apply Rubber Gasket to bottom of Glass Panel first Set panel gasket assembly into Bottom Glass Channel Place Universal Bottom Rail over Bottom Support Rail Install Bottom Glass Channel utilizing pre drilled holes Pre drill 7 64 8 x 1 Coated Screws Bottom Glass Channel Pre drilled holes are in channel ...

Page 9: ...ALL TOP GASKET AND TOP GLASS CHANNEL Align top Support Rail to center of Posts Attach Brackets to Top Support Rail Place Rubber Gasket on top of glass panel Fit Top Glass Channel onto glass panel assembly Top Glass Channel Pre drilled holes are on side 7 64 Pre drill 8 x 3 Semi threaded Screws 7 64 Pre drill 8 x 3 4 Screws ...

Page 10: ...terior grade caulk applied to the underside of the Cap Attach Top Rail using 2 1 4 coated screws driving screws up through Top Glass Channel into Top Rail 8 x 2 1 4 Coated Screws 3 16 Pre drill through existing holes in Top Glass Channel and through the Top Support Rail Caution Screws must be 2 1 4 to attach the Top Rail on the Straight Rail sections ...

Page 11: ...ils to check for accuracy Correct Incorrect 1 Optimal 39 INSTALL POST SLEEVES Trim Post Sleeves to desired length Slide Post Sleeves and Post Skirt over post do not force Post sleeve will be slightly larger than the post Ensure posts are square and plumb Shim as neeed to plumb Be sure to cut Post Sleeves such that finished rail height is at least 36 high for a 36 rail application and 42 high for a...

Page 12: ...7 64 8 x 3 Semi threaded Screws Attach Mounting Brackets to Top AND Bottom Support Rails Position Bottom Support Rail on the center of the posts and secure Mounting Brackets to posts Trim Foot Block and wedge under Support Rail Attach Pre drill through Bottom Support Rail ONLY with 3 16 bit Bottom Support Rail 8 x 3 Coated Screw INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL Pre drill 7 64 8 x 3 4 Screws Center scre...

Page 13: ...oles are in channel 7 64 Pre drill 8 x 1 Coated Screws 7 ASSEMBLE LOWER RAIL SECTION Place Universal Bottom Rail over Bottom Support Rail Install Bottom Glass Channel utilizing pre drilled holes ATTACH LOWER GASKET AND INSTALL GLASS PANEL Apply Rubber Gasket to bottom of Glass Panel first Set panel gasket assembly into Bottom Glass Channel 6 ...

Page 14: ...r Gasket on top of glass panel Fit Top Glass Channel onto glass panel assembly Top Glass Channel Pre drilled holes are on side INSTALL TOP SUPPORT RAIL Mark Ends of Top Support Rail Rotate Rail assembly out of way to fasten Support Block Secure Mounting Brackets to Posts Pre drill 7 64 8 x 3 Semi threaded Screws Pre drill 7 64 8 x 3 Semi threaded Screws ...

Page 15: ...POST CAPS Attach Top Rail using 3 coated screws driving screws up through Top Glass Channel into Top Rail Attach Post caps using exterior grade caulk applied to the underside of the cap 8 x 3 Coated Screws 3 16 Pre drill through existing holes in Top Glass Channel Screws must be 3 to attach the Top Rail on stair sections ...

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