Al13
Commercial and Residential Aluminum Railing
SIMPLE TO INSTALL. EASY TO ENJOY.
Fortress® Al13 commercial and residential aluminum railing is an innovative, first of its kind, fully pre-welded aluminum railing system. Distinctly different from aluminum kits, Al13 is attractive and easy to install with its simple bracket systems. It also has superior performance in strength and safety, which is a unique benefit to a pre-welded system. Quality welding and premium powder coating create a virtually maintenance-free system designed for use in a variety of environments.
Key Features
- Pre-welded panels with patented bracket system
- Distinctly different from traditional aluminum kits
- Quick and easy installation
- 100% recyclable
- Superior performance in strength and safety
- Use with wood, composite, vinyl or Fortress aluminum posts
Premium Finish
Fortress Al13 commercial and residential aluminum railing is available in 3 premium finishes to provide you with even more ways to customize your railing to your unique design aesthetic. And these finishes offer more than just style—each one is also engineered to withstand the elements.
Gloss Black
White
Black Sand
(Textured)
PANELS
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Profile Name
Specs
Traditional Level
Heights:
34" (864mm) | 40" (1016mm)
Widths:
6' (Actual 69"/1753mm)
8' (Actual 93"/2362mm)
Traditional Adjustable Stair
Heights:
34" (864mm) | 40" (1016mm)
Widths:
6' (Actual 69"/1753mm)
8' (Actual 93.5"/2375mm)
Posts
Profile Name
Specs
Post Base Cover
Post Base Cover included in Post Box with 39.5", 45.5", and 55" Surface Mount Posts
Posts
3" x 39.5" (1003mm)
Goes with 34" railing panel
3" x 45.5" (1156mm)
Goes with 40" railing panel or 34" Railing panel when using Accent Top Panels
3" x 55" (1397mm)
Goes with stair panel when a taller post is needed due to the angle of the stairs
Brackets- Patent Pending
Evolve Brackets
Hidden Fasteners
External (Level) Patented
External Large only use when installing an Accent Top Panel - (Level)
Stair
Angle used for Miter applications
Low Profile Fasteners
Panel Accessories
Colonial Flat Accent Top Rail
8’ - Actual 93.5" (2375mm)
Accent Top Panel
8' Ring Top - Actual 93" (2362mm) x 5" (127mm)
8' Circle Top - Actual 93" (2362mm) x 5" (127mm)
8' 3 Rail - Actual 93" (2362mm) x 5" (127mm)
Cap Rail Clip
Wood screws included 28" (711mm) spacing recommended
Post Accessories
Caps
without lighting capability
Flat Pyramid Cap - 3"
Ball Cap - 3"
Traditional Gate
Heights:
34" (864mm) | 40" (1016mm)
Width:
34.5" (876mm)
Gate Uprights
Heights:
34" (864mm) | 40" (1016mm)
Width:
Maximum overall width 48" (1211mm)
Gate Kit #2
Works with Traditional Gate and Gate Uprights. Kit includes a Latch and 2 Hinges. Latch is self-closing
Included mounting hardware and key (uses 1.5" [38mm] of space in the opening)
Easy as 1, 2, 3,
FORTRESS
1. Choose Panels
2. Choose Posts & Brackets
3. Choose Personalization
Al13 Commercial and Residential Aluminum Railing Installation
View our video to see how easy the Fortress® Al13 commercial and residential aluminum railing is to install.
Resources & Downloads
- Warranty
- Literature
- Code Testing
- Installation Guides
- Drawings & Specifications
- CEU Training
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