Industry experts agree that what percentage of railing systems designed nationwide will not meet code? (see answer below)
GAF presented a Lunch and Learn on deck railing installations. Territory Manager Bill Phillips, stressed that failures occur because installers did not STOP and read manufacturers' specifications and instructions.
Builders/ installers can avoid failures by knowing their local building codes for railing and by following manufacturers' installation instructions for:
- Proper Post and Rail attachment
- Proper '"Sweep" and Baluster attachment
- Use of fasteners like stainless steel that won't rust
- Maintain railing- check and clean annually
GAFs universal railing had several unique attributes.
- It offers three kinds of top and bottom rail brackets: a level bracket, a hinged stair bracket and a swivel bracket which ranges from 2.5 - 46 degrees
- It offers lighting installed within the railing system: recessed LED lighting
- It offers balusters in a variety of colors and styles
- It offers the uniball installation joint which works with traditional and metal balusters acting as a ball joint for any angle installation
- It offers an easy pre-drilled system spacing of the balusters
Answer to question above: 90% of railings designed nation wide do not meet code.
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