Specifications - Railing Design - American > Materials

Aluminum: Alloy and temper recommended by aluminum producer and finisher for type of use and finish indicated, with not less that the strength and durability properties of the alloy and temperer designated below for each aluminum form required:

• Structural extrusions such as post shall be 6361-T6.
• All custom extrusions such as top rails, and pickets shall be 6005A-T6.
• Aluminum sheet or corrugated panels shall be series 5052 H4 aluminum alloy.
• Fasteners for Anchoring Railings to other construction: Only stainless steel type #304 shall be used for anchoring railings to other types of construction and capable of withstanding design loadings.
• Fasteners for Interconnecting Railing Components: Fasteners shall be self drilling, corrosive resistant screws.
• Corrosion Protection: Powder coat concealed surfaces of aluminum that will come into contact with grout, concrete, masonry, wood or dissimilar metal with polyster powder coating finish.
• Glass Panel: All glass panels shall be 1/4" thick, tempered glass (clear or standard tint).