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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. ThisProduct 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 itis within one year of the Initial or Re-Approval date.

Initial Approval Re-ApprovedJanuary, 2016 June, 2017

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Fiberon® Symmetry™ RailingFiberon Horizon® RailingVeranda® Regency™ White Rail

Evaluation Report InformationFiber Composites Contact Information:

Approved Manufacturing LocationsReport OwnerFiber Composites, LLC181 Random DriveNew London, NC 28127

5. Each guardrail system may be installed at maximum spans as indicated in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 12, Figure 20, Figure 28, Figure 36, and Figure 43. Each system is rated for a railing height of 42 inches or 36 inches as indicated in Table 1.

1. All guardrails shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the conditions of this PER. A copyof the manufacturer's installation instructions shall be made easily available to the installer.

3. Fiberon Symmetry Railings may be used in all construction types where untreated wood is permitted in accordance with Section1406.3 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 2012/2015IBC and 2012/2015 IRC.

ASTM D7032 - Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood Plastic Composite Deck Boards and GuardrailSystems

Fiberon, Veranda, and HomeSelect Guardrails have been tested and evaluated for structural strength to meet design loads andrequirements of the building codes listed under the Code Compliance section of this PER. The plant locations listed above have anapproved Q.C. Manual to manufacture the product. Fiber Composites, LLC has an Evaluation and Follow-up Service Agreement withPei Evaluation Service (Pei ES) and an Inspection Agreement with Progressive Engineering Inc. (Pei ). Each manufacturing facilitywill be audited on a quarterly basis by Pei .

2. All framing, wood posts, beams, joists, stringers and associated connections required to anchor the railing posts are outside thescope of this PER. All framing shall follow applicable codes or be designed by a licensed Engineer. Stairway handrail shall be designedand constructed in accordance with the applicable codes.

HomeSelect Guardrails are manufactured in four (5) Pei ES approved styles: Classic, Deluxe, Traditional, Naturals, and Sentry.Assembly and component details are shown in Figure 43 through 52.

Fiberon Symmetry assembly and component details are shown in Figure 1 through Figure 11, and Fiberon Horizon assembly andcomponent details are shown in Figure 12 through Figure 19.

Fiber Composites, LLC181 Random Drive

New London, NC 28127

4. All guardrail system load tests were performed using 4x4 Douglas Fir or Treated Southern Pine posts. Where alternative lumberspecies are utilized, the fastener capacity shall be verified by the local code official or a registered design professional as deemedapplicable.

Veranda ArmorGuard™ RailingVeranda Enclave™ RailingHomeSelect™ Guardrails

1-800-573-8841 or [email protected]

Veranda Regency White Rail assembly and component details are shown in Figure 20 through 27, Veranda ArmorGuard assembly andcomponent details are shown in Figure 28 through 35, and Veranda Enclave assembly and component details are shown in Figure 36through 42.

All guardrail systems (except Veranda ArmorGuard) covered by this PER are co-extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC) productsmanufactured in one of the following Pei ES approved colors: White, Tranquil White, Black, Serene Black, Bronze, Dark Walnut, SimplyBrown, Mahogany, Redwood, and Cedar. Veranda ArmorGuard is co-extruded Polyethylene/Wood core with HDPE capstockmanufactured in two Pei ES approved colors: Nantucket Gray and Brazilian Walnut. Railing systems consist of the structuralcomponents outlined in Table 2 and Table 4 and fasteners outlined in Table 3 and Table 5.

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Code & Standard Compliance

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2015 International Residential Code 2015 International Building Code

Section 1013.3Section 1013.6

Section 1013.4Section 1013.2Section 1013.5 Section 1013.7

2009 International Residential Code 2009 International Building CodeSection R301.5 Section R312

Section R317.4 Section R507.3 Section 1015.5 Section 1015.7

Section R317.4Section 1607.8.1

Section 1015.3

Section 1607.8.1Section 1015.6Section 2612

2012 International Residential Code 2012 International Building CodeSection R312.1Section R301.5

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).

Section 1013 Section 1607.7.1Section R317.4

Section R301.5 Section R312.1 Section 1015.2 Section 1015.4

Railing System Nominal Length Maximum Height Additional Limitations6-ft and 8-ft 42-in None

10-ft and 12-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

10-ft and 12-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsFiberon Horizon 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Fiberon Horizon Stair Railing3 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsVeranda Regency White Rail 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Veranda Regency Stair Railing3 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsVeranda Enclave 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Veranda Enclave Stair Railing3 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsVeranda ArmorGuard 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Veranda ArmorGuard Stair Railing3 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

HomeSelect Classic1 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

HomeSelect Deluxe1 6-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

HomeSelect Traditional1 6-ft and 8-ft 42-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsHomeSelect Naturals 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family DwellingsHomeSelect Sentry 6-ft 36-in One- and Two-Family Dwellings

2. Fiberon Symmetry guardrail system is limited to a minimum stair angle of 30o and a maximum stair angle of 37o.

3. Fiberon Horizon and Veranda guardrail systems are limited to a minimum stair angle of 27o and a maximum stair angle of 37o.

Fiberon Symmetry Stair Railing2

Notes:

1. HomeSelect Classic, HomeSelect Deluxe, and HomeSelect Traditional guardrail systems are limited to a height of 36-inches when colonial balusters are used. See Figure 44 for HomeSelect baluster details.

Table 1 - Individual Railing System Additional Code Limitations

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System Component

Fiberon Symmetry Fiberon Horizon Veranda Regency

White RailVeranda

ArmorGuard Veranda Enclave

Top RailCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)

Co-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)


Co-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock


Top ReinforcementExtruded 6063-T6

Aluminum H-Channel

-- -- -- --

Top BracketHylon N1000HL

(Nylon)Grade 304 Stainless

SteelGrade 304 Stainless



Steel

Bottom RailCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)





Bottom Reinforcement

Extruded 6063-T6 Aluminum U-

Channel1-- -- -- --

Bottom Rail BracketHylon N1000HL

(Nylon)Grade 304 Stainless




Steel

Post Sleeve/WrapCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)





Co-Extruded Cellular PVC




3/4" Diameter Extruded 6063-T6

Aluminum

3/4" Diameter G60 Steel Tube

(45,000-psi Yield)


(45,000-psi Yield)


(45,000-psi Yield)

Crush BlocksCo-Extruded Cellular

PVCCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)




Crush Block Holder Nylon -- -- -- --

Table 2 - Fiberon & Veranda Railing System Component Material Specifications

Baluster OptionsCo-Extruded with a PE/wood core and HDPE Capstock

Notes:

1. Applicable to Symmetry 10-ft and 12-ft guard lengths only.

System ConnectionFiberon Symmetry

RailingFiberon Horizon

RailingVeranda Regency

White Rail

Veranda ArmorGuard

Railing

Veranda Enclave Railing

Top Rail to Bracket #10x5/8" Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat

Head Screws2#10x3/4" SS Flat

Head Screws#10x1" SS Flat Head

Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat

Head ScrewsTop Rail Cap to

Sub-Rail -- -- --

#10x1-3/4" SS Pan Head Screws

--

Top Bracket to Post #10x2-1/2" Screws#10x1-1/4" SS Flat

Head Screws3#10x1-1/4" SS Flat


Screws#10x1-1/4" SS Flat

Head Screws

Top Rail to Baluster#8x1-1/2" Flat Head

ScrewsPVC Baluster

DaggersBalusters Pass Through Rail


Balusters Pass Through Rail

Top Rail to Reinforcement

#10x1-7/8" Screws -- -- -- --

Bottom Rail to Bracket

#10x5/8" Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat

Head Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat


Screws#10x3/4" SS Flat

Head ScrewsBottom Bracket to

Post#10x2-1/2" Screws

#10x1-1/4" SS Flat Head Screws


#10x1" SS Flat Head Screws


Bottom Rail to Baluster

#10x1-1/2" ScrewsPVC Baluster

DaggersBalusters Pass Through Rail



Table 3 - Fiberon & Veranda Railing System Fastener Requirements1

Notes:1. Fastening requirements are valid for both level and stair rail applications unless noted otherwise.2. For 8-ft Horizon stair top rail to bracket connection, use #10x1" SS Flat Head Screws and 1/8" diameter pre-drill.3. For 8-ft Horizon stair top rail to post connection, use #10x2" SS Flat Head Screws and 1/8" diameter pre-drill.

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System Connection Deluxe Traditional Classic Sentry Naturals

Top Rail to Bracket#10x1" SS Pan Head Screws

#10x1" SS Pan Head Screws

#10x2-1/2"" SS Pan Head Screws

#10x1" SS Pan Head Screws


Top Bracket to Post#10x1-1/2" SS Pan

Head Screws#10x1-1/2"" SS Pan

Head Screws#10x1-1/2"" SS Pan

Head Screws#10x1-1/2" SS Pan

Head Screws#10x2" SS Pan Head Screws

Top Rail to BalusterBalusters Pass Through Rail





Bottom Rail to Bracket

Slip Fit Only - No Fastener



Slip Fit Only - No Fasteners


Bottom Bracket to Post






Bottom Rail to Baluster






Table 5 - HomeSelect Railing System Fastener Requirements

System Component

Deluxe Traditional Classic Sentry Naturals

Top RailCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)





Top Reinforcement

Top Bracket

PVC Socket - Polycarbonate

Dovetail keyways with Pan Type A Grade 304 SS





PVC Socket with Pan Type A Grade

304 SS

Grade 304 Stainless Steel

Bottom RailCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)





Bottom Rail Bracket PVC PVC PVC PVCGrade 304 Stainless

Steel

Post SleeveCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)










PVC (Colonial Balusters Only)






(45,000-psi Yield)


(45,000-psi Yield)


(45,000-psi Yield)


(45,000-psi Yield)


(45,000-psi Yield)

Crush BlocksCo-Extruded MPVC (Mineral-Filled PVC)





Baluster Options

Table 4 -HomeSelect Railing System Component Material Specifications

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Veranda Regency White Rail Figures

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Figure 25 - Veranda Regency Rail-to-Post Stair Railing Bracket

2.085

1.965

Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Figures

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Veranda Enclave Railing Figures

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HomeSelect Railing Figures

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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)

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The Guardrail Systems must be labeled with at least the following information:

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Product Documentation

A SDS for PVC Compound Pellets - Dated: May 21, 2015

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A Test Report No. E6227.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for Horizon Mission PVC Capped, Mineral-Based Composite Guardrail System - Dated: 10/2/2015

Veranda Enclave Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2014

Veranda ArmorGuard Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: July, 2013

Fiberon Horizon Rail Installation Instructions - Dated: October, 2016

Veranda Regency Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: August, 2015

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: May 25, 2017

A MSDS for Vinyl Resin Compounds - Dated: January 13, 2012

Fiberon Symmetry 6-ft and 8-ft Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2016

Fiberon Symmetry 10-ft and 12-ft Installation Instructions - Dated: February, 2016

A Test Report No. C7840.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Classic/Deluxe/Traditional PVC Capped, Mineral-BasedComposite 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 RailSystem - 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 DepotVeranda Regency - Dated: February 16, 2015

HomeSelect Classic Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: May, 2015

HomeSelect Deluxe/Traditional Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: May, 2015

HomeSelect Sentry Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: May, 2015

A Test Report No. C8627.01-119-19 - ASTM D 7032-08 Test for HomeSelect Naturals PVC Capped, Wood-Plastic Composite Guardrail System - Dated: 3/21/2014

A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 8' HomeSelect Traditional Railing Systemwith new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/12/2017

A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(B) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 6' HomeSelect Deluxe Railing Systemwith new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/13/2017

A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(C) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 6' HomeSelect Sentry Railing System -Dated: 4/11/2017

A Pei Test Report No. 2017-0380(D) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Concentrated Load Tests on a 8' HomeSelect Classic Railing Systemwith new LMT Keyway Brackets - Dated: 4/12/2017

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, Mineral-Based 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 Systemswith 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 andWeatherBest 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 GuardrailSystem 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 ArmorGuardComposite Guardrail System - Dated: November 18, 2014

A Pei Test Report No. 2016-765 (A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Infill Load Test on a 8' Symmetry Rail System with Round AluminumBalusters with a 0.075" Thick Aluminum Rail Reinforcement - Dated: 6/7/2016 (Revised: 8/24/2016)

A Pei Test Report No. 2016-765 (B) - ASTM D7032 Ultraviolet Resistance Test on Black Fiberon Symmetry MPVC Railing and CellularPVC Baluster Components - Dated: 9/6/2016

A Pei Test Report No. 2016-1431(A) - ASTM D7032 Guardrail Test on Various Fiberon, HomeSelect, and ArmorGuard Railing Systemsto Evaluate Design Changes - Dated: 10/18/2016

HomeSelect Natural Railing Installation Instructions - Dated: April, 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

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