The TimberTech Advantage Rail Installation Guide (Square Balusters, 2025 PDF) provides complete, step-by-step instructions for installing the Advantage Rail™ system using square composite balusters. This guide covers both level and stair railing applications, and includes detailed instructions for brackets, post sleeves, spacers, baluster plugs, and fastening methods to ensure a secure, durable, and code-compliant railing installation.
The manual begins with safety requirements, recommended tools, and post layout guidelines. Installers are reminded to confirm that posts are plumb and level, install post skirts before sliding on sleeves, and use standard drill settings (not impact drivers) when driving fasteners. A detailed component overview shows every part included in each kit—top and bottom rails, composite balusters, baluster plugs, foot blocks, mounting brackets, gaskets, and alignment tools.
Level railing installation covers measuring inside-to-inside post spans, centering baluster holes, cutting the bottom rail, attaching brackets using the provided template, installing the spacer, and placing baluster plugs with the correct orientation. Instructions highlight how to center the spacer using the included tools, pre-drill only through the post sleeve, and avoid overdriving screws. The guide also explains where to place foot blocks for spans over 36″ and how to choose between space-centered and baluster-centered placement.
Baluster installation instructions demonstrate how to seat composite balusters fully onto the plugs and into the spacer, working from the center outward for even spacing. Once balusters are installed, the top rail is placed over the spacer and brackets, then secured using both #8 and #10 screws to ensure a flush, sturdy connection.
For stair railing, the guide includes a full stair-angle template, instructions for identifying bracket heights, cutting rails to angle, using spacer cutting aids, positioning gaskets, and installing balusters at the correct incline. Special notes call out the minimum and maximum post and sleeve heights required for 36″ and 42″ systems.
Download the full TimberTech Advantage Rail Installation Guide (Square Balusters, 2025 PDF) below for step-by-step diagrams, spacing tables, angle charts, and best-practice installation techniques. For help selecting TimberTech railing or planning complete project materials, contact your TimberTown team—we’re always here to help.
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