Craft-Bilt Structural Railing Installation - Structural Glass - (Also known as Frameless or Topless)
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Craft-Bilt Structural Railing
Installation – Structural Glass
(Also known as Frameless or Topless)
Page 1 Jul 1 2019
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Craft-Bilt Aluminum Railing.
The railing must be installed on a deck or slab built to applicable building codes. Proper post spacing,
fasteners and blocking should be used as per this guide and Craft-Bilt test reports. You are
responsible to obtain any required permits, to comply with local building codes, and any cost
associated with that compliance.
Please follow these instructions exactly and use all the components and fasteners as described.
Always wear eye protection and follow the safety instructions that came with your tools.
Craft-Bilt can provide a test report to demonstrate compliance with local building codes however you
are responsible to ensure that the system will comply in your area and to install your project in
compliance with those codes. Craft-Bilt is not responsible for acceptance or permit approval by your
local building department.
Cast aluminum post bases are powder coated for protection in most circumstances. For additional
protection from concrete slabs that are rough or more corrosive, or if you desire extra protection from
pressure treated wood, apply bituminous coating (roofing tar), ice & water shield, doublebond or
similar to bottom of post base.
RECEIVING YOUR SHIPMENT
DO NOT SIGN for the shipment until your have checked it for damage or shortage. Follow our
shipping instructions at craft-bilt.com/shipping-instructions
UNPACKING
Be careful not to scratch any parts when cutting away the wrapping.
TOOL LIST
Power Tools:
Cordless variable speed drill
Cordless impact driver
Miter saw with carbide tip blade for non-ferrous metal
SDS hammer drill (for concrete slab)
Impact wrench (for concrete slab)
Sufficient length & gauge extension cords
Impact Driver Bits:
#2 Robertson
T-40 Torx bit (for 2¼” & 3” posts on wood deck) Craft-Bilt part #0386459
T-30 Torx bit (for 5½” posts on wood deck) Craft-Bilt part #0386453
Drill Bits:
⅜” ANSI concrete bit (for 2¼” & 3” posts on concrete) part #03-1318 (SDS), #03-1380 (smooth)
¼” Powers Wedge Bit (for 5½” posts on concrete) part #03-1314 (SDS), #03-1372 (smooth)
Hand Tools:
white rubber mallet
utility knife
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Measurement Tools:
25 foot tape measure
2 foot level
Miscellaneous:
safety glasses
lacquer thinner & white rags for cleaning up scuff marks on aluminum channels
For installing LED Sconce lights:
Grinder with thin wheel suitable for aluminum extrusions, i.e. “zip disc” (hack saw or strong aviation
snips will also work)
caulking gun
silicone
wire cutter/stripper
TERMINOLOGY
End posts are located at the corners of your deck, top & bottom of stairs and at the house wall.
Note: Instead of using an End Post at the house wall or a column,
you have the option of mounting our Structural Glass Post Add-On
Kit directly to the wall or column, refer to Parts List below.
Line Posts fill in the spaces between the End Posts.
Maximum post spacing is 72” on center for single family buildings up to three floors high. Contact
Craft-Bilt for other scenarios.
36” Railing – for decks less than 6 feet above grade the top of the handrail will be 36” (900mm)
above the deck.
All stairs, no matter what height above grade, will use 36” railing. We recommend handrail with
pickets for the stairs, please refer to separate installation guide.
42” Railing – for decks over 6 feet above grade the top of the Hand Rail will be 42” (1070mm) above
the deck.
PARTS LIST
2¼” Line Post / End Post
Includes: Post with connected base, Post Cap, Bracket Cover
For 36” railing: Part #7711-37WH (SD, BL, ES)
For 42” railing: Part #7713-43WH (SD, BL, ES)
3” Line Post / End Post
Includes: Post with connected base, Post Cap, Bracket Cover
For 36” railing: Part #7712-36WH (SD, BL, ES)
For 42” railing: Part #7712-42WH (SD, BL, ES)
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⅜ x 7” GRK Engineered Wood Screw
⅜ x 4” Powers Wedge Bolt Masonry Screw
4 are required for each 2¼” or 3” post.
5½” Line Post / End Post
Includes: Post with connected base, Post Cap, Bracket Cover
For 36” railing: Part #7906-38WH (SD, BL, ES)
For 42” railing: Part #7906-44WH (SD, BL, ES)
5/16” x 6” Engineered Wood Screw
¼” x 3” Powers Wedge Bolt Masonry Screw
6 are required for each 5½” post.
Structural Glass Post Add-On Kit 42''
Includes adapter channel, spline, top & bottom cap and screws
For 36" height, order the 42'' kit and trim 6'' from extrusions
Part #7752-42WH (SD, BL, ES)
22.5 Degree Post Adapter
Fits all posts, can also be mounted to a wall or column. Two can be stacked together to
form a 45 degree adapter. For 36" height, order the 42'' kit and trim 6'' from extrusions
Part #7781-02WH (SD, BL, ES)
Sconce Light
2¼” wide. Fits all Craft-Bilt railing posts. Use with our silicone filled wire connectors,
cable and transformer. See separate install guide.
#7755-02WH (SD, BL, ES)
The parts above are the main components, for a full list of parts refer to our catalog, available on
request.
Cleaning Up Gaps and Scratches
Most often any marks that appear as scratches can actually be removed using a clean white rag and
lacquer thinner. Touch up paint is available for actual scratches. You will make your cuts as tight as
possible, but if you need to fill any gaps Craft-Bilt has colour matched silicone (except black).
Installation Steps
The following pages provide the steps required to install Craft-Bilt railing. If your situation is not
covered please inquire, site specific engineering may be required.
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Place posts as per deduction
tables at the end of this guide
glass width
deduction from tables
Create a layout of your deck
If you plan to install the glass and posts at the same time it's important to have accurate
measurements. Create a layout that includes exact deck dimensions, the post locations
and glass sizes. Use the deduction tables at the end of this guide.
Important: When fastening the posts to the deck they can shift a bit, so be careful that
they remain in the desired location while fastening otherwise you will have difficulty fitting
the glass.
Tip: It is also an option to install the posts and Structural Glass Post Add-On Kit without
the glass. After the posts are installed you can measure for the glass to be sure it fits.
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Fasten bottom cap with #10 flat
head screws provided
3¾"
(do not fasten top caps yet)
Structural Glass Post Add-On kits accept ½" tempered glass. They
can be mounted to all of our posts (2¼", 3" and 5½") as well as a
house wall or column.
31-3/8" or 37-3/8"
Check your lengths:
Post heights Add-On Kit
37½" or 43½"
(not incl. post cap) Channel Length
36" railing: 37½" 31⅜"
42" railing: 43½" 37⅜"
Attach Add-On Kit Channel to Posts
� mark a line on your posts 2⅛" from the bottom
� align bottom cap with your mark as shown
� hold in place with Quick-Grip type clamps
� fasten with supplied #10 self drilling screws
(4 screws for 36" railing, 5 for 42" railing)
Note: Add-On kit is configured for 42" height railing. If your project
calls for 36" railing you will trim the channels by exactly 6".
2-1/8"
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to Posts
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4 - 3¼" x .120
smooth framing
nails or equiv. (typ.)
4 - 3/8" x 4"
Wedge Bolt anchor
by Powers Fasteners
1/2"
1/2"
Blocking for
Wood Deck
2¼" & 3" Post 2¼" & 3" Post
4 - 3/8" x 7" RSS Connection to Wood Deck Connection to Concrete
Engineered Screw
by GRK 4000psi (30Mpa)
min. concrete
strength
6 - 5/16" x 6"
Engineered Screw
Apply PL-2000 by GRK 6 - 1/4" x 3"
construction adhesive concrete screw 1 1/4"
between blocking
1 1/4" 1/4
members and joists
1/4
5½" Post 5½" Post
Connection to Wood Deck Connection to Concrete
When mixing 2¼" or 3"
posts with 5½" posts,
1-5/8"
note the the spacing
from the edge of the
deck is different.
Tip: Over tightening the post anchors can force the post off plumb, so tighten them just enough to hold it plumb.
After glass is installed, finish tightening if necessary.
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the Deck
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Three self adhesive setting blocks
are used for each channel.
� one near the top
� one near the bottom
� one on the bottom cap
The glass must sit on a setting
block. Do not allow glass to come
into contact with hard surface.
Cut glazing splines to same length
as the channel. Notch the barb back
approx. ¾" at both ends, otherwise
it will interfere with the screws used
for the top and bottom end caps.
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Roll in the outer spline (the side closest to
the outside of the deck)
With 2 people, carefully lower
the glass into position. Wear
appropriate safety equipment
including safety glasses, glass
handling gloves and suction
cups.
Roll in the inner spline.
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Post caps are press fit onto the post tube.
If caps are loose, flare the tube slightly
with a hammer, then press on.
Alternatively apply sealant inside the cap
to "glue" it to the post tube.
Attach top caps with provided
#10 flat head screws.
Square edge standard
2" radius option
33-1/2" or 39-1/2"
36" or 42"
2-1/2"
Post base cover
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surface is facing up
The 22.5 degree adapter is fastened to opposite sides of a post to
accommodate a 45 degree corner.
For 36" railing cut to 31 7/8"
For 42" railing cut to 37 7/8"
Fasten the 22.5 degree adapters to the posts using screws provided.
Temporarily place the Structural Glass Post Add-On Kit into position to mark
the holes. Drill clearance holes in the 22.5 degree adapter at these marks with
a 5/32" drill bit. Now attach the Add-On kit with #10 flat head screws provided.
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post at bottom of stairs. post at bottom of stairs.
1-1/4"
5½" POST
1/4" 7/8"
1-1/4"
7-1/8" 6-1/4" 1/8" 1-1/4"
3" POST
1"
4-3/4" 3-3/4"
1/2"
2¼" POST
1/2"
1-3/8"
4-3/8" 3" 1/2"
1/2"
3/8"
Glass is always 3/8" from post face
1/8" for add-on kit extrusion
1/8" for setting blocks
1/8" gap
END/CORNER POST LINE POST INSIDE CORNER/TOP OF STAIRS POST
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Post Add-On Kit 25 Green Ct, Ajax ON L1S 6W9
Scale: n/a Desc.: Glass Size Deductions Canada
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info@craft-bilt.com22.5 Degree Wedge
Part #7781-02??
1/2" Glass Adapter
Part #7752-42WH
2-3/16" "
Use these
3/8 dimensions to
7- locate the post
on the deck
5-1/2"
3"
3/8" gap
Use these
6"
/1
dimensions to
13
1-5/16" determine
3-
glass width
3-11/16"
Use these
"
dimensions to
16
9/
locate the post
2-
on the deck 7/8"
8"
3/
3-
3/16" gap 3-1/4"
"
16
9/
Posts can move slightly as they are fastened to the deck, and decks are seldom a
2-
perfect 45 degrees, so if possible install the posts first and measure for glass after.
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Post Add-On Kit 25 Green Ct, Ajax ON L1S 6W9
Scale: n/a Desc.: Glass Size Deductions Canada
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