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SECTION 2 FHC FRAMELESS GLASS RAILING CAP RAILS, GASKETS & ACCESSORIES

FHC Cap Rail ICC

Systems

ESR-4814
FHC Offers a Complete Line of Cap Rails in various shapes and sizes.
Made of stainless steel, or aluminum profile in several architectural
finishes. Designed for both exterior and interior installations, with a
complete line of accessory parts and professional tools to ensure
your project is complete within the least amount of time. If your project
demands custom Cap Rails, we have the designers and engineers
to assist. Please contact FHC Business Development for more
information at (888) 295-4531 or email at railings@fhc-usa.com.

- For Glass Thickness 1/2", 9/16", 5/8",
11/16", 3/4" and 13/16"
- Round, Square, and Rectangular Profiles
- Made of Stainless Steel or Aluminum
- Full Line of Accessory Items
- Design and Installation Assistance
- Stock and Custom Sizes or Shapes Available

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FHC Cap Rail Typical Installation

Cap Rails, (also called Guards or Top Rails) are usually Cap Rail
required on elevated glass balusters that present a
falling hazard. Examples include stairs, balconies, and
elevated walkways.
Cap Rail
Exceptions may be found in the ICC-ES Evaluation Gasket
Report ESR-4814 for the ACHIEVE Frameless Glass
®
Railing System located in the Appendices of this Apply FHC S790BL
document. Structural Silicone
to the Top of Glass
and Gasket
Cap Rails add stability to segmented glass panels and
protect the top glass edge from chipping or breaking.
Glass
Baluster
IBC and IRC both require all Cap Rails to be at least
42” above the finished floor and span at least three
glass panels if possible.

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