ASTM D7032-17 Concentrated Load – A concentrated load is a force applied at a single point on the handrail.
Top rail midspan: No failure @ 500lbf (2224N)
Top rail adjacent to post: No failure @ 500lbf (2224N)
Top of post: No failure @ 500lbf (2224N)
ASTM D7032-17 Uniform Load – The uniformly distributed load also just called a uniform load is a load that is spread evenly over the handrail.
Vertical load: No failure @ 125plf (1825 N/m)
Horizontal load: No failure @ 125plf (1825 N/m)
ASTM D7032-17 In-Fill Load – A uniformly distributed load to the infill is applied horizontally below the level of the handrail, and is used to test the strength of the balusters.
Centre of rail: No failure @ 125lbf (556N)
Left bottom rail: No failure @ 125lbf (556N)
Right top rail: No failure @ 125lbf (556N)
* Results based on the correct installation of the full NeoTimber® balustrade system including railing and posts.
Warranty
25-year limited warranty for residential applications
10-year limited warranty for commercial applications
We offer an express (3-5 working day) and economy (7-10 working day) delivery service. After your balustrade order has been picked our logistics team will contact you with a suggested delivery date and approximate time and discuss any special requirements that you may have. We will generally call you on the day of your delivery to confirm all details. For more information please refer to the NeoTimber® delivery policy.
Warranty
We want you to spend your time enjoying your balustrades – not maintaining them. Because of NeoTimber’s high product quality and durability, we are able to offer a limited 25-year warranty for residential applications, 10-year for commercial applications, that covers material defects on NeoTimber® composite balustrade products. For more information please refer to the NeoTimber® limited warranty terms.
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