Fiberon Railing - Progressive Engineering Inc

PER-15099
Pei Evaluation Service is an accredited ISO Standard 17065 Product Certifier,
accredited by the IAS. This Product Evaluation Report represents a product that Pei
ES has Evaluated and this product has a Follow-up Service / Inspection Agreement. This
Product Evaluation Report in no way implies warranty for this product or relieves Fiber
Composites, LLC of their liabilities for this product. This PER is an official document if it
is within one year of the Initial or Re-Approval date.
Report Owner
Fiber Composites, LLC
181 Random Drive
New London, NC 28127
Products
Fiberon® Symmetry™ Railing
Fiberon Horizon® Railing
Veranda® Regency™ White Rail
Veranda ArmorGuard™ Railing
Veranda Enclave™ Railing
HomeSelect™ Guardrails
Initial Approval
January, 2016
Re-Approved
June, 2016
See all Pei ES Listings at: www.p-e-i.com
Approved Manufacturing Locations
Fiber Composites, LLC
181 Random Drive
New London, NC 28127
Evaluation Report Information
Fiber Composites Contact Information:
1-800-573-8841 or [email protected]
General Details
Fiberon, Veranda, and HomeSelect Guardrails have been tested and evaluated for structural strength to meet design loads and
requirements of the building codes listed under the Code Compliance section of this PER. The plant locations listed above have an
approved Q.C. Manual to manufacture the product. Fiber Composites, LLC has an Evaluation and Follow-up Service Agreement with
Pei Evaluation Service (Pei ES) and an Inspection Agreement with Progressive Engineering Inc. (Pei ). Each manufacturing facility
will be audited on a quarterly basis by Pei .
Product Descriptions
All guardrail systems (except Veranda ArmorGuard) covered by this PER are co-extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC) products
manufactured in one of two Pei ES approved colors: White and Tranquil White. Veranda ArmorGuard is co-extruded
Polyethylene/Wood core with HDPE capstock manufactured in two Pei ES approved colors: Nantucket Gray and Brazilian Walnut.
Railing systems consist of the structural components outlined in Table 2 and Table 4 and fasteners outlined in Table 3 and Table 5.
Fiberon Symmetry assembly and component details are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 10, and Fiberon Horizon assembly and
component details are shown in Figure 11 through Figure 17.
Veranda Regency White Rail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 18 through 24, Veranda ArmorGuard assembly and
component details are shown in Figure 25 through 31, and Veranda Enclave assembly and component details are shown in Figure 32
through 37.
HomeSelect Guardrails are manufactured in three (3) Pei ES approved styles: Classic, Deluxe, and Traditional. Assembly and
component details are shown in Figure 38 through 48.
General Product Usage
1. All guardrails shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the conditions of this PER. A copy
of the manufacturer's installation instructions shall be made easily available to the installer.
2. All framing, wood posts, beams, joists, stringers and associated connections required to anchor the railing posts are outside the
scope of this PER. All framing shall follow applicable codes or be designed by a licensed Engineer. Stairway handrail shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the applicable codes.
3. Fiberon Symmetry Railings may be used in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section
1406.3 of the IBC. The 12-ft and 10-ft spans are further limited to use in One- and Two-Family Dwellings as defined by the 2012/2015
IBC and 2012/2015 IRC.
4. All guardrail system load tests were performed using 4x4 Douglas Fir or Treated Southern Pine posts. Where alternative lumber
species are utilized, the fastener capacity shall be verified by the local code official or a registered design professional as deemed
applicable.
5. Each guardrail system may be installed at maximum spans as indicated in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 11, Figure 18, Figure 25,
Figure 32, and Figure 38. Each system is rated for a railing height of 42 inches or 36 inches as indicated in Table 1.
Tested to
ASTM D7032 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood Plastic Composite Deck Boards and Guardrail
Systems
ASTM E 84 - Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ver 3.0
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Code & Standard Compliance
2009 International Residential Code
Section R301.5
Section R312
Section R317.4
2012 International Residential Code
Section R301.5
Section R312.1
Section R317.4
2009 International Building Code
Section 1013
Section 1607.7.1
2012 International Building Code
Section 1013.2
Section 1013.3
Section 1013.4
Section 1013.5
Section 1013.6
Section 1013.7
Section 1607.8.1
2015 International Building Code
Section 1015.2
Section 1015.4
Section 1015.3
Section 1015.5
Section 1015.6
Section 1015.7
Section 1607.8.1
Section 2612
2015 International Residential Code
Section R301.5
Section R312.1
Section R317.4
Section R507.3
Notes:
1. Limited to use in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section 1406.3 of the IBC.
2. All products may be recognized as code compliant in accordance with the 2012 IBC/IRC, 2015 IBC/IRC, 2014 Florida Building
Code, 2014 Florida Building Code - Residential, and 2013 Abu Dhabi International Building Code (same code sections as 2009
IBC). System specific limitations are provided in Table 1.
3. Recognition through the 2014 FBC and 2014 FBC-Residential excludes use in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ).
Table 1 - Individual Railing System Additional Code Limitations
Railing System
Fiberon Symmetry
Fiberon Horizon
Veranda Regency White Rail
Veranda Enclave
Veranda ArmorGuard
HomeSelect Classic1
HomeSelect Deluxe
HomeSelect Traditional1
Nominal Length
6-ft and 8-ft
10-ft and 12-ft
6-ft and 8-ft
6-ft and 8-ft
6-ft
6-ft
6-ft
6-ft
6-ft and 8-ft
Maximum Height
42-in
42-in
42-in
36-in
36-in
42-in
42-in
36-in
42-in
Additional Limitations
None
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
One- and Two-Family Dwellings
Notes:
1. HomeSelect Classic and HomeSelect Traditional guardrail systems are limited to a height of 36-inches when colonial balusters are used.
See Figure 39 for HomeSelect baluster details.
Table 2 - Fiberon & Veranda Railing System Component Material Specifications
System
Component
Top Rail
Top Reinforcement
Fiberon Symmetry
Fiberon Horizon
Veranda Regency
White Rail
Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Extruded 6063-T6
Aluminum HChannel
Hylon N1000HL
(Nylon)
--
--
Veranda
Veranda Enclave
ArmorGuard
Co-Extruded with a
Co-Extruded MPVC
PE/wood core and
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
HDPE Capstock
--
--
Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless
Steel
Steel
Steel
Steel
Co-Extruded with a
Co-Extruded MPVC
Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC
Bottom Rail
PE/wood core and
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
(Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC)
HDPE Capstock
Extruded 6063-T6
Bottom
Aluminum U----Reinforcement
Channel1
Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless Grade 304 Stainless
Hylon N1000HL
Bottom Rail Bracket
Steel
Steel
Steel
Steel
(Nylon)
Co-Extruded with a
Co-Extruded MPVC
Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC
Post Sleeve/Wrap
PE/wood core and
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
(Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC)
HDPE Capstock
Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC) Co-Extruded with a (Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded Cellular
PE/wood core and
Baluster Options
3/4" Diameter G60
3/4" Diameter G60
3/4" Diameter G60
PVC
HDPE Capstock
Steel Tube
Steel Tube
Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
(45,000-psi Yield)
(45,000-psi Yield)
Co-Extruded with a
Co-Extruded Cellular Co-Extruded MPVC Co-Extruded MPVC
Co-Extruded MPVC
PE/wood core and
Crush Blocks
PVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC) (Mineral-Filled PVC)
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
HDPE Capstock
Crush Block Holder
Nylon
----Top Bracket
Notes:
1. Applicable to Symmetry 10-ft and 12-ft guard lengths only.
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Table 3 - Fiberon & Veranda Railing System Fastener Requirements
System Connection
Fiberon Symmetry
Railing
Top Rail to Bracket
#10x5/8" Screws
Top Rail Cap to
Sub-Rail
--
Top Bracket to Post
#10x2.5" Screws
Top Rail to Baluster
#8x1.5" Flat Head
Screws
Top Rail to
Reinforcement
Bottom Rail to
Bracket
Bottom Bracket to
Post
Bottom Rail to
Baluster
#10x1.875" Screws
#10x5/8" Screws
#10x2.5" Screws
#10x1.5" Screws
Veranda
Veranda Enclave
ArmorGuard
Railing
Railing
#10x3/4" SS Flat
#10x3/4" SS Flat #10x1" SS Flat Head #10x3/4" SS Flat
Head Screws
Head Screws
Screws
Head Screws
#10x1-3/4" SS Pan
---Head Screws
#10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head
Screws
Screws
Screws
Screws
Balusters Pass
#10x1-3/4" SS Pan
Balusters Pass
PVC Baluster
Through Rail
Head Screws
Through Rail
Daggers
Fiberon Horizon
Railing
Veranda Regency
White Rail
--
--
--
--
#10x3/4" SS Flat
#10x3/4" SS Flat #10x1" SS Flat Head #10x3/4" SS Flat
Head Screws
Head Screws
Screws
Head Screws
#10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head
Screws
Screws
Screws
Screws
PVC Baluster
Balusters Pass
#10x1-3/4" SS Pan
Balusters Pass
Daggers
Through Rail
Head Screws
Through Rail
Table 4 -HomeSelect Railing System Component Material Specifications
System
Component
Deluxe
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
PVC Socket &
Top Bracket
Dovetail with Grade
304 SS Angle
Co-Extruded MPVC
Bottom Rail
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Bottom Rail Bracket
PVC
Co-Extruded MPVC
Post Sleeve
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Baluster Options
3/4" Diameter G60
Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
Co-Extruded MPVC
Crush Blocks
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Top Rail
Traditional
Classic
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
PVC Socket &
Dovetail with Grade
304 SS Angle
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
PVC
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
3/4" Diameter G60
Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
PVC Socket with
Xenoy Polycabonate
L-Bracket
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
PVC
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
3/4" Diameter G60
Steel Tube
(45,000-psi Yield)
Co-Extruded MPVC
(Mineral-Filled PVC)
Table 5 - HomeSelect Railing System Fastener Requirements
System Connection
Deluxe
Traditional
Classic
#12x1" SS Flat Head #12x1" SS Flat Head #12x1" SS Flat Head
Top Rail to Bracket
Screws
Screws
Screws
#10x2" SS Pan
#10x2" SS Pan
#10x2" SS Pan
Top Bracket to Post
Head Screws
Head Screws
Head Screws
Balusters Pass
Balusters Pass
Balusters Pass
Top Rail to Baluster
Through Rail
Through Rail
Through Rail
Bottom Rail to
Slip Fit Only - No
Slip Fit Only - No
Slip Fit Only - No
Bracket
Fastener
Fastener
Fastener
Bottom Bracket to #10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head #10x2" SS Flat Head
Post
Screws
Screws
Screws
Balusters Pass
Balusters Pass
Bottom Rail to
Balusters Pass
Through Rail
Through Rail
Baluster
Through Rail
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Fiberon Symmetry Railing Figures
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Fiberon Horizon Railing Figures
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Veranda Regency White Rail Figures
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Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Figures
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Veranda Enclave Railing Figures
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Lowes HomeSelect Railing Figures
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Product Labeling
The Guardrail Systems must be labeled with at least the following information:
1. The Guardrail name
2. Date Code
3. Manufacturer Name, Logo or Website
4. This PER Number & Pei ES Name or Logo
5. Guardrail Performance & Use Limitations (Indicate ASTM D7032 Compliance)
Acceptable Evaluation Marks
Product Documentation
A Product Evaluation Service Agreement between Pei Evaluation Service and Fiber Composites, LLC
An Inspection Agreement between Progressive Engineering Inc. and Fiber Composites, LLC
A Fiberon Quality Control Manual - Dated: November 4, 2015
A MSDS Sheet for Vinyl Resin Compounds - Dated: January 13, 2012
Fiberon Symmetry 6-ft and 8-ft Installation Instructions - Dated: October, 2015
Fiberon Symmetry 10-ft and 12-ft Installation Instructions - Dated: October, 2015
Fiberon Horizon Rail Installation Instructions - Dated: June, 2014
Veranda Regency Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: August, 2015
Veranda Enclave Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2014
Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: July, 2013
A Test Report No. 15-236 - ASTM D 7032-10a Flexural Tests (Control & After UV Exposure) on Fiberon Symmetry Balusters (White) Dated: October 13, 2015
A Test Report No. C7840.02-121-24 - ASTM E84-09 Surface Burning Characteristics Test for HomeSelect® Square Balusters - Dated:
October 22, 2013
A Test Report No. CMEC 15-016 - Test Evaluation of Fiberon Symmetry Guardrail Systems - Dated: October 13, 2015
A Test Report No. C7840.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Classic/Deluxe/Traditional PVC Capped, Mineral-Based
Composite Guardrail Systems - Dated: July 16, 2014
A Test Report No. 74487.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-04 and ASTM D 6109-05 Tests for Fiberon Horizon Regency Composite Rail
System - Dated: April 7, 2010
A Test Report No. 3646.01-119-19 - ASTM D 6109-05 for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail System Home Depot
Veranda Regency - Dated: February 16, 2015
A Test Report No. D7452.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06, ASTM D 6109-05, and ASTM D 7032-08 Tests for PVC Capped, MineralBased Composite Guardrail Systems Home Depot Veranda Enclave and Veranda Regency - Dated: August 29, 2014
A Test Report No. 92465.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-07 Test for Horizon Series and Professional Series Composite Guardrail Systems
with Fortress Iron Balusters - Dated: December 28, 2009
A Test Report No. 77584.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-04 Test for Composite Baluster and PVC Dagger with WeatherBest Provincial and
WeatherBest Mission Guardrail Systems - Dated: January 7, 2009
A Test Report No. E3648.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06 and ASTM D6109-05 for PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail
System for Horizon Mission - Dated: July 9, 2015 - Revised: September 16, 2015
An Engineering Comparison Letter - MPVC Core vs. Wood Composite Core for Horizon Guardrail System - Dated: April 25, 2016
A Test Report No. D9734.01-119-19 - ASTM D 1761-06, ASTM D6109-05, and ASTM D7032-08 for Home Depot Veranda ArmorGuard
Composite Guardrail System - Dated: November 18, 2014
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