Installation Guide

Installing Evolutions Rail
TM
Builder Style with Metal Balusters
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Measuring Your Railing Area
Important Information
Component Dimensions
Tools Required
Components Needed For Installing
One Builder Style Rail Section
Measurements are from center of post. BuilderBoard is produced to 6’ and 8’ to allow for finished end
cuts and angles.
Determine how many 6’ or 8’ BuilderBoard sections you need and check to be sure you have all the
components (and quantities) listed in the chart shown to the right.
• 6’ and 8’ BuilderBoard is designed not to exceed 6’ and 8’
center of post to center of post, respectively
• Cut slowly, using a fine tooth saw blade to avoid chipping.
• For 42” railing, use 8’ Post Sleeves.
• Miter Saw
• Drill
• Drill Bits: 9/64”, 3/16”, & 1/2”
• Tape Measure
Components needed
to complete rail
sections
Components
available separately
for mix-and-match
rail systems
Hardware needed to
complete 6’ and 8’
rail sections
2 - Post Sleeves
2 - BuilderBoards
2 - Post Skirts
1 - Deck Plank for Top Rail
Timbertech TOPLoc Face Fasteners
Foot Blocks (2 for 6’ Section, 3 for 8’ Section)
Metal Baluster Pack
Hardware Kit
End Coating (Optional)
Metal Baluster Pack:
20 Metal Balusters
36” - 25” Height
42” - 31” Height
36” Stair - 23.75” Height
42” Stair - 29.75” Height
Baluster Connector Packs:
40 - Baluster Connectors
40 - #10 x 2” Screws
Hardware Mounting Kit:
4 - Hinged Brackets
11 - #10 x 2” Screws
8 - #10 x 7/8” Screws
4 - #10 x 1.5” Screws
1 - T-25
Metal Baluster Pack
Baluster
(20 in Pack)
Top Rail (1)
Connector (40)
Brackets (4)
BuilderBoard (2)
Post Sleeve (2)
Post Skirt (2)
Foot Block
(2 for 6’ Sections)
(3 for 8’ Sections)
Evolutions Rail
TM
BuilderBoards are available in 6’
or 8’ lengths.
5” 1.43” .75”
5”
3.40”
Post Sleeve
BuilderBoard
Angled Baluster
Connector
Metal Baluster
Bracket
5.5”
1”
Top Rail
Baluster
Connector
Visit www.timbertech.com/installation to view TimberTech installation videos.
Consult your local building codes for guard and handrail requirements.