We've included the following
step-by-step
instructions should you choose to install your
vinyl or composite
railing directly or if your installing contractor has any questions.
Getting Started
Take the time to plan your project. When choosing a vinyl or composite railing style, ensure it's a design approved by your municipality or homeowner's association.
Choose Your Style
Kroy Performance Vinyl Railing - Hardworking style without the hard work
Kroy Performance Vinyl Railing offers you an industry leading choice of styles and colors complementing any home, deck or garden, all with the low maintenance and long-lasting good looks you expect from the leader, Kroy.
Kroy Elegance Composite Railing - Feels like wood without the upkeep
Kroy Elegance Composite Railing is our premier line of outdoor products, for special homes that require special designs. Composite railings are complemented by a full range of fence and specialty
outdoor
structures, each combining Kroy's legendary durability with a careful attention to style and detail.
Six Easy Steps
Code compliant and warranted installation instructions are available from your local Kroy dealer.
1. Layout railing and position posts
- The railing kits are designed for spacings of 6' or 8' between posts.
- Rails and inserts should be trimmed to length only after posts are installed.
- Check local codes for minimum railing height in your area
2. Install posts
- There are a number of methods for installing posts for a Kroy railing system. The two most common are outlined below. Refer to the detailed instructions for installation methods best suited to your project.
Wood Post Sleeve
- Clamp post in place and frame stringers around wood post in deck structure
- Fix post to stringers using 1/2" galvanized bolts, nuts & washers, plus 3/4" washers. Ensure 3/4" washers are between the 4 x 4 post and 1/2" washer.
- Slide composite post sleeve over 4 x 4 post (trimming post if necessary).
- Install post base trim on post sleeves prior to installation of rails. If bottom rail is to be less than 2 1/2" above deck level, notch base trim to accept rail.
Surface-mounted tower
- Bolt top 4 x4 adapter plate to top of the tower and bend flanges down to accept post.
- Place the tower in designated location on concrete or deck surface and mark location of four bolt holes in bottom 4 x 4 adapter plate. Make sure tower is centered over post location marks and remove tower.
- For concrete, use a masonry bit and drill four holes deep enough and large enough to accommodate chosen concrete fasteners.
- For wood decks, ensure additional wood surface adapter plates are installed under deck boards.
- Place tower back into desired position, plumbed using a level. If required, shim the tower base with stainless steel washers. Once level, secure to concrete anchors.
- Slide posts over the tower. If using a post trim, slide trim piece over the post tower first, then slide post over tower and into trim piece.
3. Prepare Bottom and Top Rails
- Measure and cut rails and inserts to allow enough room for brackets, plus an additional 1/8" for expansion and contraction.
- Adjust rail length equally at both ends. Do not cut at picket hole.
- Attach foot block bracket and post onto bottom face of bottom rail using four screws provided. Drill three equally-spaced drainage holes in bottom face and middle rib of bottom rail.
- Slide trim pieces onto rails.
4.Install Bottom Brackets and Rail
- Insert 2" x 3 1/2" brackets at both ends the bottom rail.
- Lower bottom rail into position between posts ensuring it is level.
- Mark and pre-drill location of mounting screws on post. Attach bottom rails and brackets. Slide trim into place.
5. Install Top Brackets and Rail
- Insert all pickets in bottom rail. Insert brackets at both ends the top rail.
- Lower top rail onto pickets\ensuring it is level. Mark and pre-drill location of mounting screws on post.
- Attach bracket to post using screws provided for each bracket. Ensure rail is level and bracket is centered on post.
- At corner posts, pre-drill 3/32" hole though bottom of bracket and rail and fix with screw.
6. Install top caps
- Apply glue to inside of cap and slide on to post. Use UV-rated, "hot glue" classified PVC adhesive.