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Highly customizable yet affordable
Game-changing new infill options
Al13 Key Features

Key Features

  • Affordable without sacrificing design flexibility and customization capabilities
  • Panelized with pre-attached brackets to provide ease of installation, simplified ordering and consistent quality with no picket rattle
  • 2″ AND 3″ Over-The-Post and Proud Post options offer ultimate flexibility, with many top rail finishing choices
  • Quality railing with a thin picket offers high visibility and a clean look
  • FORTRESSLOCK finish provides a durable product with a limited lifetime warranty
  • NEW! Add custom infills like our vertical cable or Pure View glass inset (full or glass balusters)
  • Panel must be installed with an Accent Top Rail (ATR) or a drink rail attached with Fortress cap rail clips

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Panel must be installed with an Accent Top Rail (ATR) or a drink rail attached with Fortress cap rail clips.

Infill Options:

6’ Traditional Level Railing Panels - 69.5” (1795mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)
44.5" (1130mm) Canada Only

8' Traditional Railing Panels - 93.5" (2375mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)
44.5" (1130mm) Canada Only

6’ Traditional Adjustable Stair Railing Panels - 72” (1829mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)

8' Traditional Adjustable Stair Railing Panels - 93.5” (2375mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)

Full Glass Panel Top & Bottom Rails

Lengths:
68.5" (1740mm)

Includes I-Support

Pre-Slotted Glass Baluster Top & Bottom Rails

Lengths:
69" (1753mm) Level
73" (1854mm) Stair

Includes I-Support

Full Glass Panel Inserts - 31.5” (800mm)

Lengths:
12.25" (311mm)
18.25" (464mm)
24.25" (616mm)
31.25" (794mm)
36.25" (921mm)
41.25" (1046mm)
46.25" (1175mm)
51.25" (1302mm)
56.25" (1429mm)
61.25" (1556mm)

Full Glass Panel Inserts - 39” (991mm)

Lengths:
12.25" (311mm)
18.25" (464mm)
24.25" (616mm)
31.25" (794mm)
36.25" (921mm)
41.25" (1046mm)
46.25" (1175mm)
51.25" (1302mm)
56.25" (1429mm)
61.25" (1556mm)

Baluster Glass Inserts - Level

Lengths:
31.85" (809mm)
39.35" (999mm)
40" (1016mm)

Baluster Glass Inserts - Stair

Lengths:
31.5" (800mm)
40" (1016mm)

6’ Vertical Cable Traditional Railing Panels - Actual 69.5” (1765mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)

Includes I-Support

8’ Vertical Cable Traditional Railing Panels - Actual 93.5” (2375mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)

Includes I-Support

6’ Vertical Cable Traditional Stair Railing Panels - Actual 65.5” (1664mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)

Includes I-Support

8’ Vertical Cable Traditional Adjustable Stair Railing Panels - Actual 92” (2350mm)

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)

Includes I-Support

Tension Gauge

I-Support for 32.5” (826mm) Level Panels

Used with Traditional and Cable Panels. Includes installation screw.

I-Support for 40” (1016mm) Level Panels

Used with Traditional and Cable Panels. Includes installation screw.

I-Support for Adjustable Panels

Used with Traditional and Cable Panels. Includes installation screw.

I-Support for Pure View Full Glass Panel

Includes installation screw.

I-Support Attachment for Fascia Mount

Used with traditional and cable panels. Includes installation screw.

Aerosol Touch Up Paint

Recommend 1 can per 15 panels purchased

Touch Up Paint Pen

Recommend 2 pens per job

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Aluminum Post (Blank) with Base Cover - 2” (51mm)

Heights:
36" (915mm)
42" (1067mm)
51" (1295mm)

Post Base Cover included in Post Box with 36”, 42” and 51” Posts. 2" (51mm) blank post can be used for Over-The-Post and Proud Post applications

Aluminum Post (Blank) with Base Cover - 3” (76mm)

Heights:
39.5" (1003mm)
45.5" (1156mm)
51" (1295mm)

Post Base Cover included in Post Box with 39.5”, 45.5” and 51” Posts. 3” (76mm) blank post can only be used for Proud Post application

Aluminum Post with Pre-attached Brackets and Base Cover - 2” (51mm)

Heights:
36" (915mm)
42" (1067mm)

Post Base Cover included in Post Box with 36”, 42”, and 51” Posts. "2" (51mm) post with pre-attached brackets can only be used for Over-The-Post applications

Aluminum Post Pre-attached Brackets and Base Cover - 3” (76mm)

Heights:
39.5" (1003mm)
45.5" (1156mm)

Post Base Cover included in Post Box Box with 39.5” and 45.5” Posts. 3” (76mm) post with pre-attached brackets can only be used for Proud Post applications

Aluminum Fascia Mount Post - 2” (51mm)

Heights:
49" (1245mm)

2” (51mm) fascia post can be used for Over-The-Post and Proud Post applications

Aluminum Fascia Mount Post - 3” (76mm)

Heights:
49" (1245mm)
55" (1397mm)

3” (76mm) fascia post can be used for Proud Post applications.

Post Base Cover - 4.75” (121mm)

For use with 2” (51mm) post

Post Base Cover - 5.75” (146mm)

For use with 3” (76mm) post

Post Base Anchor Plate - 4.75” (121mm)

For use with 2” (51mm) post

Post Base Anchor Plate - 5.75” (146mm)

For use with 3” (76mm) post

Straight Bracket

Bag includes 13 metal screws

Angle Bracket

Bag includes 13 metal screws

Simplified Stair Bracket

Bag includes 13 metal screws

Fascia Mount Bracket - 2” (51mm) with Hex Head Bolt Covers - Outside Corner

Fascia Mount Bracket - 3” (76mm) with Hex Head Bolt Covers - Outside Corner

Fascia Mount Bracket - 2” (51mm) with Hex Head Bolt Covers - Inside Corner

Fascia Mount Bracket - 3” (76 mm) with Hex Head Bolt Covers - Inside Corner

Fascia Mount Bracket - 2” (51mm) with Hex Head Bolt Covers - Straight

Fascia Mount Bracket -3” (76mm) with Hex Head Bolt Covers - Straight

Hex Head Bolt Cover Replacements

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ATRs or Drink rails are required for all Al13 HOME panel applications.

Round Accent Top Panel Traditional

Lengths:
6' - Actual 69.89" (1775mm)
8' - Actual 93.89" (2385mm)
16' - Actual 189.87" (4820mm)

Round Accent Top Panel (Stair)

Lengths:
6' - Actual 79.375" (2016mm)
8' - Actual 100.875" (2562mm)

Flat Accent Top Panel Traditional

Lengths:
6' - Actual 69.89" (1775mm)
8' - Actual 93.89" (2385mm)
16' - Actual 189.87" (4820mm)

Flat Accent Top Panel (Stair)

Lengths:
6' - Actual 79.375" (2016mm)
8' - Actual 100.875" (2562mm)

Stair (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice

Line (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice

Corner (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice

End (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice

Stair (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice

Line (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice

Corner (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice

End (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice

Line (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice - 2” (51mm)

135 Degree Angle

Corner (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice - 3” (76mm)

135 Degree Angle

End (OTP) Round Accent Top Rail Splice - 3” (76mm)

135 Degree Angle

End (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice - 2” (51mm)

135 Degree Angle

Line (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice - 2” (51mm)

135 Degree Angle

Corner (OTP) Flat Accent Top Rail Splice - 3” (76mm)

135 Degree Angle

1" Cap Rail Clip (25mm)

Used to mount wood, composite or vinyl board as drink rail or decorative top rail

Aluminum Rail Clip

Wood screws included
28” (711mm) spacing recommended

Flat Pyramid Post Cap - 2” (51mm)

Flat Pyramid Post Cap - 3” (76mm)

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Round Gate Kit

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)
44.5" (1130mm) - Canada Only

Create a custom size gate (Requires separate panel purchase)

Flat Gate Kit

Heights:
32.5" (826mm)
40" (1016mm)
44.5" (1130mm) - Canada Only

Create a custom size gate (Requires separate panel purchase)

Gate Kit Hardware

Gate Kit #2 (Latch, Hinges, Fasteners)

Premium Finish

Fortress® Al13 HOME residential aluminum railing is available in 2 premium textured finishes, providing 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.


Black Sand

Matte White

Easy as 1, 2, 3,
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Al13 HOME™ Drink Rail Option

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Al13 HOME™ OTP Option

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