Race Rock / HIGHWAY SAFETY / GUARDRAIL
STEEL-BACK TIMBER COMPONENTS
Made-to-order steel posts, backup rails, and hardware for steel-backed timber guiderail systems.
WHAT IS IT?
Steel-Backed Timber Components by Race Rock
Steel-backed timber guiderail combines steel structural components with timber facing for roadside applications where a natural appearance is desired. Race Rock specializes in made-to-order steel components for these systems, particularly half-galvanized weathering steel posts, and also supplies backup rails, splice plates, and fasteners.
Our product offerings include:
- Half-Galvanized Weathering Steel Posts
- Steel Backup Rails
- Splice Plates
- Fasteners
FABRICATION & CAPABILITIES
MADE TO ORDER. BUILT TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS.
Race Rock manufactures steel-backed timber guiderail components to project-specific requirements. Our specialty is half-galvanized weathering steel posts, supported by steel backup rails and connection hardware for the specified system.
SPECS
Components fabricated to specified FHWA or Merritt Parkway details
POSTS
Half-galvanized weathering steel post fabrication
SOURCING
Assistance sourcing complete timber components through industry partners
CUSTOM
Made to order for your project requirements
WHAT WE OFFER
STEEL COMPONENTS FOR TIMBER-FACED GUIDERAIL
Explore made-to-order posts, steel backup rails, and connection hardware for steel-backed timber railing systems, including Merritt Parkway Guiderail (MPG) and steel-backed wood railing (SBWR).
Note: Race Rock manufactures and supplies the steel components. We do not manufacture, assemble, or pressure-treat the timber portions, but can assist with sourcing complete timber components through our industry partners.
OUR SPECIALTY
HALF-GALVANIZED WEATHERING STEEL POSTS
Project-specific weathering steel posts with partial galvanizing, manufactured to the specified system details and project requirements.
STRUCTURAL STEEL BACKING
STEEL BACKUP RAILS
Steel backup rails for timber-faced guiderail systems, most commonly specified in 3/8″ × 6″ weathering steel.
RAIL CONNECTIONS
SPLICE PLATES
Steel splice plates supplied to the specified rail connection details and project requirements.
CONNECTION HARDWARE
FASTENERS
Fasteners supplied to match the specified steel-backed timber guiderail components and connection requirements.
Why Race Rock
What Sets Us Apart
Standards We Meet
SPECIFICATIONs & Standards
Steel components manufactured and supplied to specified FHWA or Merritt Parkway standard details and project requirements.
- Project-specific steel post configurations
- Weathering steel backup rails, commonly 3/8″ × 6″
- Half-galvanized weathering steel posts
- Connection plates and fasteners matched to specified details
Contact our team to discuss your drawings, material specifications, and component requirements.
COMMON QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Weathering Steel is a special alloyed grade of structural steel with chemical properties that allow it to be used in an un-coated application. Weathering steels develop a protective patina resembling rust, that protects the underlying steel from corrosion.
Almost nothing, Corten is an industry trade name and A588 is the ASTM specification for weathering steel plates and shapes.
No. Race Rock’s steel-backed timber components are made to order for project-specific requirements.
No. Race Rock manufactures and supplies the steel components and does not manufacture, assemble, or pressure-treat the timber portions. We can assist with sourcing complete timber components through our industry partners.
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