TimberTech® Classic Composite Series Universal Hardware Kit

Follow these simple steps to build the Classic Composite rail system:
    1. Select appropriate rail pack length
    2. Choose a top rail
    3. Choose an infill type or balusters
    4. Choose post sleeves
    5. Choose post caps and post skirts. All sold separately

Tools Required: Miter Saw, drill, measuring tape, caulk gun, 7/64 in. drill bit, 3/16 in. drill bit

Measuring Your Railing Area

• Measurements are from center to center of the posts. Rails are produced in10 ft., 8 ft. and 6 ft. to allow for finished end cuts and angles.
• Determine how many 10 ft., 8 ft. and 6 ft. TimberTech Rail Sections you need and check to be sure you have all the components (and quantities) listed in the chart shown. 
• Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements in your area.
• Common railing height is 36 in. or 42 in.
• TimberTech Railing10 ft., 8 ft. and 6 ft. Rails are designed not to exceed 10 ft., 8 ft. and 6 ft. from center of post to center of post, respectively
• For all stair applications, maximum rail length must not exceed 91 in.
• If using anything other than aluminum support rail, the maximum rail length must not exceed 91 in.
• 4x4 lumber posts must be installed plumb and level with each other
• Cut slowly, using a thin kerf, finish saw blade to avoid chipping.

For all applications, a structural post must be used inside our Post Sleeve.
Installing Railing with Balusters for Classic Composite Series - Be sure to cut Post Sleeves such that finished rail height is at least 36 in. high for a 36 in. rail application and 42 in. high for a 42 in. application.

For all rail installations, post and post covers must be plumb and aligned with one another.

For Over-the-Post applications, it is critical that Posts be of a consistent height (e.g. the tops of all post sleeves are level and on plane with each other).

TIP: To ensure that the tops of all post sleeves are level, you may use a traditional 8 ft. level or a string line to establish a common level across all post sleeves and cut at that level. Alternatively, you may use a laser level to “shoot” a level mark on each post sleeve and then cut at that mark.

post sleeves and cut at that level. Alternatively, you may use a laser level to “shoot” a level mark on each post sleeve and then cut at that mark.