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1 Aluminum Products, Inc. COLUMNS RAILINGS FENCE

2 Round and Square Aluminum Columns The choice of elegance and dependability in any construction project! Square Fluted Columns About Us Superior Aluminum Products, Inc. has been serving the building and home improvement industries in the United States and Canada since Located in Russia, OH, the company has over 100,000 sq. ft. of modern fabrication facilities. Through connections with major truck lines in Dayton, OH, Superior is able to provide excellent service to all geographic locations. Many components of Superior s product lines are sourced locally, including all aluminum castings, which are manufactured by a sister company with 165,000 sq. ft. of production facilities. Superior Aluminum s customer service staff is eager to assist you with your next project. Aluminum Columns Superior extruded aluminum round and square fluted, square panel or square smooth columns recreate traditional elegance at very affordable prices. Fashioned from sturdy long-lasting aluminum, these smartly styled columns are perfect for either remodeling or new construction. Our aluminum columns are versatile, too. They can be used to create a classical mood on homes, churches, office buildings, schools, libraries, motels, museums, and other public buildings. Residential or commercial, indoors or out, beautiful aluminum columns are the low-cost way to add a touch of class to your architectural designs. Complete Range of Sizes Superior Aluminum offers a wide range of column sizes and lengths to fit residential and commercial applications. Refer to the Dimensions and Load Data charts for round column diameters and square column widths available in each column style. Styling The authentic design of each round and square fluted, square panel or square smooth column is complemented by your choice of cap and base styles, including options for wrap-around applications. Wrap-Around Columns Any column can be ordered in a wrap-around style for assembly around an existing structure. All square columns and 6 and 8 round columns utilize standard staves and are load bearing. The 10 and larger round columns, which require a shorter, modified hook on one side of each stave, are non-load bearing. Two-piece caps and bases are also available for wrap-around applications. Please see page 3 for available sizes and styles. Baked-On Paint 8 sq. x 8 tall Square Fluted Columns Standard & Square Panel Columns 10 sq. x 8 tall Square Panel Columns Standard & Square Smooth Columns 8 sq. x 9 tall Square Panel Columns Standard & (below), Charleston (above) Durability Unlike wood, aluminum columns will not rot, split, warp, or weather. Strength Aluminum columns can be used as load bearing structural elements in entrances, covered walkways, lobbies, colonnades, balconies, and other structures. For Example: A 6 diameter round column or a 6 wide square or panel column that is 8 ft. in length is fully load bearing up to 13,000 lbs. FULLY LOAD BEARING All aluminum columns and caps and bases are available in your choice of decorative, permanent finishes, including white, almond, tan, and sandstone. In addition, 6 and 8 square profiles are available in black and dark bronze, and brown is available in 6 and 8 square fluted and round fluted profiles. Our two-piece, polymer composite caps and bases are available in white, almond, tan, sandstone, and brown. A mill finish is also available for those wishing to custom paint their columns and caps and bases. Easy Assembly & Installation Cut the staves (sections) of each column to size, then snap or lock them together. For one-piece caps and bases, just slip the column into the cap and base. For two-piece caps and bases, simply join the mating halves together around the column. Easy to follow, step-by-step assembly instructions are packaged with each column. 8 dia. x 8 tall Square Smooth Columns Standard & Round Fluted Columns dia. x 10 tall Round Fluted Columns Standard &

3 s and s Superior offers a complete line of one-piece and two-piece caps and bases in a variety of attractive styles. Refer to the Dimensions and Load Data Chart for available sizes. Our one-piece, aluminum caps and bases are available for ALL columns sizes in ANY cap and base style. Our two-piece caps and bases are used for wrap-around applications. The two-piece, aluminum puzzle-lock caps and bases are available for ALL column sizes in Standard, Doric, and Savannah styles. The Charleston, Scamozzi, and Corinthian styles are available in a straight-cut, wrap-around profile. The two-piece, polymer composite caps and bases are available for 6 and 8 columns ONLY in a Standard style. STANDARD STANDARD or or SQUARE CAP & BASE STYLES DORIC CHARLESTON or ROUND CAP & BASE STYLES DORIC or SCAMOZZI Only Only ROUND/SQUARE CAP & BASE TYPES ONE-PIECE TWO PIECE ALUMINUM ALUMINUM Only SAVANNAH CORINTHIAN POLYMER COMPOSITE Only Puzzle-Lock Snap-Together Puzzle-Lock Snap-Together 8 sq. x 8 tall Square Fluted Columns Standard & One-piece aluminum caps and bases are available for ALL column sizes in ANY cap and base style. Two-piece aluminum caps and bases are available for ALL column sizes in a puzzle-lock or straight-cut variety. Two-piece polymer composite caps and bases are available for 6 and 8 column sizes ONLY in Standard style ONLY. ROUND COLUMNS Round Column, Standard or Doric Round Fluted Scamozzi Corinthian Dimensions & Load Data: Round Columns, s & s s & s (width & height) Nominal Actual Polymer Standard No. Load Diameter Diameter Composite Standard Doric Scamozzi Corinthian Lengths in Ft. Staves Lbs. A B C B C B C B C B C /8 7 3 / / / / , 9, 10, , / / /4 3 3 / / /4 10 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, , /4 2 7 / /2 4 1 / / /4 10 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, , / / /2 6 1 / /2 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18, , / /8 3 1 / /4 5 3 / /2 7 1 / / , 16, 18, 20, , /8 3 3 / /2 6 1 / / / , 18, 20, , / /4 7 1 / / / / , 18, 20, 24, , /8 9 1 / , 18, 20, 24, ,000 NOTE: Column staves extend through ALL Standard and Doric caps and bases. NOTE: Column staves extend into the Scamozzi and Corinthian s up to the bearing plate welded to the top surface of each of these caps. Tested lengths are underlined. SQUARE COLUMNS Square Fluted Square Smooth Square Panel NOTE: 4 columns are available with Standard caps and bases only. All other column sizes are available with ALL cap and base styles. Dimensions & Load Data: Square Columns, s & s Actual s & s (width & height) Polymer Standard No. Load Nominal Width Width Composite Standard Doric Charleston Savannah Lengths in Ft. Staves Lbs. Square Square Square Smooth Fluted Panel E C F C F C F C F C F Square Panel / , 9, 10, , / / /2 3 3 / /2 6 1 /2 9 1 /4 5 1 /4 8 8, 9, 10, , / / /2 3 3 / /2 6 1 / /4 5 1 /4 10 8, 9, 10, 12, , / / /2 3 3 / /2 6 1 / /4 5 1 /4 12 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, , / / / / /4 5 1 /4 14 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, , / / / /4 5 1 / , 16, 18, 20, ,000 NOTE: Column staves extend through ALL square caps and bases. Tested lengths are underlined. 3

4 Series 9000 Heavy-Duty Aluminum Railing Strong, Durable, and Maintenance-Free Beauty! Superior Series 9000 Heavy-Duty Aluminum Railing offers the finest design features available on the market today. The highest quality aluminum alloy extrusions are used to provide maximum strength and support where it is needed most in your installation. Superior Heavy-Duty Railing utilizes all the advantages of aluminum: strong, durable, and rust- and corrosion-free. These characteristics make it a practical, sound investment for the budget-minded buyer. The smart, contemporary design is an added plus. Our unique, no-weld design utilizes simple, cast aluminum fittings or machined openings for a no-hassle, easy installation. Superior Heavy-Duty Railing can be found wherever clean design and safety are a must. It is an excellent choice for condominiums, apartments, hotels, churches, schools, commercial buildings and homes. To make our railing even more versatile, decorative columns, inserts, and scrolls are available. Superior Railing is available in any height. Standard heights include 42 for commercial railing, 36 for residential railing, and 72 for pool railing. Superior railing comes in standard 6 lengths, as well as custom lengths, in 2-line or 3-line styles. Ordering standard 6 lengths reduces lead times and cost. Concealed Picket Screws Series 9000 Heavy-Duty Railing features a screw cover Screw Cover to conceal picket screws on top and bottom rail assemblies for a cleaner, more streamlined look Railing (Style A), 905 Top Rail and Series 500 Handrail Smart, decorative finishes add a distinctive touch. Whether baked-on enamel, anodized, or duranodic, these finishes are guaranteed to endure for years of continued service and maintenance-free beauty. Series and 9900 Railing Rails are inserted into machined post openings. Series 9000 Heavy-Duty Railing features machined post openings on level and ramp railing, eliminating the need for brackets. The result is a clean, rigid design with added strength. If railing is angled horizontally, the angle must be specified so the proper openings can be machined into the post. Swivel brackets are required for step rail applications. The top rail has a 2 wide gripping surface which meets all safety criteria. The machined post openings and assembled sections (standard 6 length or custom length) facilitate quick turn-around and overall savings for the customer. Top Rail Selections Assembled with Machined Openings 901 Top Rail 2 1 / 2 w x 1 5 / 8 h 9000 RAILING Features 2 1 /2 square posts, 3/4 square pickets, and 905 top rail. 902 Top Rail 2 w x 4 h Assembled with Machined Openings 9900 RAILING Features 2 1 /2 square posts, 1 1 /2 x 3 /4 pickets, and 905 top rail. 905 Top Rail 2 w x 1 5 / 8 h Note: All top rail (901, 902, 905), posts (2, 2 1 /2, 4 ), and pickets ( 3 /4 square, 3/4 x 1 1 /2 ) are interchangeable. Superior 9000 and 9900 Railing meets OSHA, ICC, and ADA criteria Railing (Style B), 905 Top Rail 9000 Railing (Style B), 905 Top Rail 9900 Railing (Style A), 902 Top Rail

5 Railing Style Systems Superior offers a variety of styles to fit any application. Style A Standard Top Rail Customize your look! Top rail, bottom rail, pickets, and posts are interchangeable for a completely custom look. Interchangeable Top & Bottom Rail All 901, 902, and 905 top rails are interchangeable. Standard 903 bottom rail can be substituted with 902 top rail. See examples of 9000 Rail below Railing (Style A), 905 Top Rail Option Top Rail Option Top Rail Option Top Rail Option Top Rail 902 Bottom Rail Style B Open Double Top Rail Option Top Rail Option Top Rail Option Top Rail Note: 3/4 sq. pickets and 3 /4 x 1 1 /2 pickets are also interchangeable Railing (Style B), 905 Top Rail Style C Double Top Rail with Through Pickets Through pickets can be spaced according to your preference. For example; every picket, every 2nd, 3rd, 4th picket, etc Railing (Style C), 901 Top Rail Interchangeable Post All 2 or 2 1 /2 square posts can be substituted with a 4 square post. In the 9000 rail application above, 4 square posts are used for the end posts and a 2 1 /2 square post is used for the crossover post. Machined post openings are available for 2 1 /2 and 4 square posts. A 4 machined post opening is shown above. Style D Hand Rail (with mtg. brackets) 905 top rail or Superior Series 500 Pipe Rail can be used for hand rail applications. 905 Top Rail (Style D) 9000 Railing, Open Triple Top Rail, 905 Top Rail and Series 500 Pipe Rail Used for Hand Rail Application 5

6 Series 7000 Aluminum Picket Fence Strong, Durable, and Maintenance-Free Beauty! Superior Series 7000 Picket Fence can be found where a touch of elegance, function and security are a must. This maintenance-free fencing is an excellent choice for perimeter and pool fencing, as well as dividers on residential, commercial, institutional, multi-housing and municipal installations. Superior Picket Fence utilizes all the advantages of aluminum strong, durable, and rust- and corrosion-free. These characteristics make it a practical, sound investment for the budget-minded buyer. The smart, contemporary design is an added plus. Our unique, no-weld design utilizes simple, cast aluminum fittings or machined openings for a no-hassle, easy installation. To make our fencing even more versatile, cast aluminum ornaments, inserts and scrolls are available to mount on top of posts and on pickets for a custom decorative appearance. Superior Picket Fence comes with 2, 2 1 /2 or 4 square posts and 3 /4 square pickets with a formed spear, a cast spear or a flat top. Options for picket spacing include 3, 4 1 /2 or 6 centers, as well as custom spacing. Superior fencing comes in standard 6 lengths, as well as custom lengths, in 2, 3 or 4-line styles. Ordering standard 6 lengths reduces lead times and cost. Fencing is also available in any height. Standard heights include 60 and 72. For heights above 60, 3 or 4-line styles are recommended. Concealed Picket Screws Screw Cover Series 7000 Fence features a screw cover to conceal picket screws on top and bottom rail assemblies for a cleaner, more streamlined look Picket Fence with Custom Gate Custom Aluminum Gates Superior manufactures attractive, aluminum gates to any size and design configuration. The durable, all-welded gate construction coupled with electrostatic painting or anodizing, means years of trouble-free service. Gates can be equipped with standard or custom security locks. Please see our website for example gate configurations. Whether baked-on enamel, anodized or duranodic, these finishes are guaranteed to endure for years of maintenance-free beauty. SERIES 7000 Series 7000 Picket Fence features machined post openings, eliminating the need for brackets. The Series 7000 Fence result is a clean, rigid is assembled with machined design with added strength. post openings. Plus, the machined post openings and factory assembled sections (standard 6 length or custom length) facilitate quick turn-around and overall savings for the customer. 700 Picket Fence, Style C 7000 Picket Fence with Cast Spears, Style C Picket Fence Design Styles To order, choose design A, B, C, etc., and specify picket center spacing (3, 4 1 /2, 6 ). A B C D E F G H I J K L 700 Picket Fence, Style K 6

7 Series 500 Pipe & Series 550 Pipe Picket Non-Welded Aluminum Pipe Railing Meets OSHA, ADA, and BOCA Safety Criteria Superior Series 500 Pipe Railing and Series 550 Pipe Picket Railing are designed to utilize all the advantages of aluminum, where strength, durability and no-paint maintenance are key. The highest quality aluminum extrusions and castings are used with concealed fasteners to create a clean, contemporary design. Components are easily assembled without welding by using mechanical fasteners at intersections and epoxy structural adhesive at splice joints. Superior Pipe and Pipe Picket Railings are factory assembled and made to your exact specifications. Special curves or pipe radius can easily be fabricated to fit your needs. This results in further on-site fabrication savings and makes a practical sound investment for the budget-minded buyer. Posts and top rails for Pipe and Pipe Picket Railings are assembled to run in continuous lengths. Not only is this system stronger than one with cast tee and cross connections, but it also provides a continuous smooth top rail surface. Furthermore, pipe pickets are factory assembled with a tight drive-in-fit to the top and bottom rails to ensure squareness and rigidity. Pre-assembled sections up to 24 feet can be shipped factory-assembled or knocked down for reassembly. Superior Pipe and Pipe Picket Railings are available in standard heights of 32, 36, 42 and 48 and in custom heights upon request. The clean, contemporary design and smart, decorative finishes of Superior Pipe and Pipe Picket Railing add a distinctive touch to any building. Whether baked-on enamel, anodized or duranodic, these finishes are guaranteed to endure for years of maintenance-free beauty. 500 Pipe Railing & 550 Pipe Picket Railing Concealed fasteners allow for a smooth surface and create a clean, contemporary design 500 Pipe Railing 500 Pipe Railing 550 Pipe Picket Railing Part Applications Series 500 Pipe Railing Series 550 Pipe Picket Railing 502 Pipe Picket Railing Design Selections EE PP Weep Hole Weep Hole 4 1 / Weep Hole PE Item Description 502 Tee 503 Corner Tee º Three-Way Elbow 521 Wall Plate with Adj. Brackets 523 Heavy-Duty with Post 523 Hand Rail System EXE PXP PXE 7

8 Superior Series 2000 Cable Railing is the perfect complement to any architectural design, indoors or out. It adds a truly modern and contemporary feel to any building and is an excellent choice for settings with a view. The stainless steel cables combined with aluminum post and rail assemblies make for a strong, durable and maintenance-free system that will last for a lifetime of use. Series 2000 The cable is 3 /16 1x19 Type 316 stainless steel cable. This type of cable has extremely high tensile strength and is constructed from 19 strands to prevent stretching. The posts are 2 1 /2 square and can be surface mounted, side mounted or embedded into concrete. The top rail has a 2 wide gripping surface to meet federal, state and local codes. Cable Railing Modern Styling with a Virtually Unobstructed View! Posts used in the cable rail system include double end posts, triple corner posts, single crossover posts and intermediate tension posts. Each post has a vertical row of pre-drilled holes, spaced 3 on center, to accommodate fittings or support the cable. End, corner, crossover and intermediate tension posts can be spaced up to 4 1 /2 (54 ) on center. Cable spans should not exceed this distance to minimize deflection. For step railing, the exact degree of slope is needed prior to fabrication so pre-drilled holes can be elongated to accommodate the angle. Superior Cable Railing is available in any height. Standard heights include 42 for commercial and 36 for residential. Machined Post Openings Posts feature machined openings to accept top and bottom rails. This eliminates the need for brackets, resulting in a clean, rigid design with added strength. No Bulky Fittings! When installed, fittings and tensioning devices are hidden inside the post with only the head exposed. Smart, decorative finishes add a distinctive touch. Whether baked-on enamel, anodized or duranodic, these finishes are guaranteed to endure for years of continued service and maintenance-free beauty. Series 600 Residential Railing & Columns Versatile Railing and Columns for Residential Use Superior Series 600 Aluminum Railing and Columns offer the most design features for the residential or low-rise, garden-type apartment market. The handsome, factory assembled railing and columns utilizes all the advantages of aluminum strong, durable, and rust-free. These characteristics make it a practical, sound investment for the budget-minded buyer. The railing is available with three interesting picket patterns including straight, twisted and a combination of straight and twisted. To make it even more versatile, a variety of columns, inserts and scrolls can be added. The decorative columns are available in ten attractive designs and add architectural interest to any home. Series 600 Railing and Columns are available in nine finishes including white, almond, sandstone/clay, light bronze, dark bronze, green, black and satin anodized. 600 Railing with Decorative Inserts Aluminum Products, Inc. 555 East Main P.O. Box 430 Russia, OH Fax: info@superioraluminum.com Railing with Decorative Columns 600 Decorative Corner Column Form No. SAP-8W15 February 2016