Residential Vinyl Railings
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• Maintenance Free
• Transferable, limited lifetime warranty
• Easy Installation
• Affordable
• Elegant, Traditional Architectural Profile
• Code Compliant Structural Design

Superior continues to expand its family of maintenance free vinyl products. We are proud to announce the addition of our new Turned Structural Posts and Continuous Handrail component system, to our successful Vinyl Railing product line.  All  products include simple, step-by-step instructions, which allow you to begin enjoying the elegant design and sturdy construction right away. All products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, so you will never paint, scrape, or replace these products again!

Structural Vinyl Railings

maintenance free railing systems offer all the benefits of our industry acclaimed, high quality, custom vinyl railing systems coupled with superior strength and ease of installation.

  

Continuous Vinyl Handrail

maintenance free continuous hand rail components offer the first of its kind on site assembly for any configuration of stairs and ramps, all with 100% ADA compliance.

  

Turned Structural Vinyl Posts

maintenance free turned structural vinyl posts offer the Hurricane Lock base system which prevents wind uplift and elimi­nates jacking of the roof during installation. Also available by  are our turned structural vinyl newel posts.

  

Quick Start Guide

The Railing System is fast and simple. Figuring materials for any job can be broken down to a few simple steps. Use this quick start guide as a reference and find more detailed information on the pages that follow.

STEP 1:  Choose your post

The Railing system allows you to choose from several options for a newel post. Choose the option that best suits your installation needs.
*Note: For load bearing, full height posts, you should use a standard 4x4 or 6x6 wood post and the appropriate  sleeve listed in the next section. For turned support posts and newels, see post section at bottom of page.

Option 1: Structural Post - Flush Mount

For residential applications (36" rail height with a 2" bottom space.)
 Wood framed application:
 ·  Flush mount over any decking surface.
·  Fasten using lag screws through decking and into framework of deck below (double joist or block as necessary.)

Masonry application:
 ·  Flush mount to most standard masonry materials.
·  Fasten using wedge anchors.
  Part # EASP36F**
Note: Vinyl post sleeve sold separately.
**Fasteners not included in post assembly.
 

Option 2: Structural Post -
Thru Mount
 For residential and commercial applications (36" or 42" rail height with 2" bottom space.)

Wood framed application:
 ·     Thru or fascia mount to any deck frame.
·  Fasten to deck frame using carriage bolts.

Masonry application:
·   Core mount to most standard masonry materials.
·  Core drill and set post using hydraulic grout.  Part # EASP36T* (36" rail height with a 2" bottom space).
 Part # EASP42T* (42" rail height with a 2 bottom space).
2B Fascia
Mount Option
Option 3: Standard Wood Post

New construction:
·   Frame post in place during construction (thru or fascia mount.)
·   Sleeve posts as necessary (see next section "choose a post sleeve.")

Remodel/Retrofit:
·   Remove existing railings from wood posts.
·   Replace any posts that are not structurally sound.
·   Sleeve posts as neces­sary (see next section "choose a post sleeve.")

This is a Non­ Item Purchase 4x4 or 6x6 wood posts and appropriate fasteners separately.

STEP 2:  Choose a post sleeve
post sleeves come in two sizes and three lengths.

*Note: For load bearing full height posts, you should use a standard 4x4 or 6x6 wood post and the appropriate  sleeve listed in this section, or choose a turned post at the bottom of the page.

Sleeve A:  4"x 4"sleeve  Available lengths: 38,54" 54"and 108"
Application:
· Slides over  Structural post assembly, standard 4x4 wood newel post, or full height, load bearing 4x4 wood post.
· For use in new construction or retro-fit of existing 4x4 newel post.

 post sleeves come in two sizes and three lengths.

*Note: For load bearing full height posts, you should use a standard 4x4 or 6x6 wood post and the appropriate  sleeve listed in this section, or choose a turned post on page 11.
 Part # EAPS38G, EAPS54 or EAPS 108

Sleeve B: 6'/"x 6'/"sleeve Available lengths: 54" and 108"
Application:
·  Slides over standard *6x6 wood newel post, or full height, load bearing *6x6 wood post.
·     For use in new construction or retro-fit of existing 6x6 newel post.

* Note: I.D. of 6'/ x 6'/= sleeve is 6" x 6': Posts may need to be packed out to this dimension for sleeve to fit properly.

  Part # EAWPS54 or EAWPS 108

STEP 3:  Choose your level railing sections
 Residential and Commercial kits are available for level railing.

All railing kits include:
 ·  Top vinyl extrusion with interior aluminum stiffener
 ·  Bottom vinyl extrusion with interior aluminum stiffener
 ·  Balusters
 ·  Mounting brackets with integral locking screw cover caps
 ·  Stainless steel mounting screws
Select the kit length based on the opening size. Trim kits to size on the job.
 Note: Use support foot "Part #EASF4"for level railing that spans greater than 8 feet in length.

Residential Level Railing Kits:
For residential applications (36" rail height with 2" bottom space.)

Square Baluster - 1-1/4"                        Part #
4' Square Baluster Level Railing Kit       ENDL4
6' Square Baluster Level Railing Kit       ENDL6
8' Square Baluster Level Railing Kit       ENDL8
10' Square Baluster Level Railing Kit     ENDL10

 


 

Turned (colonial) Baluster - 1-1/4"       Part #
4'Turned Baluster Level Railing Kit        ENDTL4
6'Turned Baluster Level Railing Kit        ENDTL6
8'Turned Baluster Level Railing Kit        ENDTL8
10'Turned Baluster Level Railing Kit      ENDTL10

 

 


Commercial Level Railing Kits:
For commercial applications (42" rail height with 2" bottom space.) Available only in square baluster kits.

Square Baluster - 1-1/4"        Part #
4'x42" Level Railing Kit          ENDL4-42
4'x42" Level Railing Kit          ENDL6-42
4'x42" Level Railing Kit          ENDL8-42
10' x 42" Level Railing Kit      ENDL10-42

 

 

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STEP 4:  Choose your stair railing sections

Residential and Commercial kits are available for stair railing. Each  stair railing kit I contains all of the components and hardware you need to install your railing section.

All railing kits include:
 ·   Top vinyl extrusion with interior aluminum stiffener
 ·   Bottom vinyl extrusion with interior aluminum stiffener
 ·   Balusters
 ·   Mounting brackets with integral locking screw cover caps
 ·   Stainless steel mounting screws
Select the style and kit length based on the opening size. Select the kit angle range based upon the angle (rise and run) of your stairs. Trim kits to size on the job. For help determining the proper kit, see our stair ordering guide #MLL 134.

Residential Stair Railing Kits:
For residential applications (36" rail height.)  

Square Baluster - 11/4"                Part #
•  6' Stair Railing Kit 29 - 35°        ENDS629-35
•  8' Stair Railing Kit 29 - 35°        ENDS829-35
•  6' Stair Railing Kit 36 -41°         END5636-41
•  8' Stair Railing Kit 36 -41°         END5836-41      

 

 

 

Turned (colonial) Baluster - 1'/4"         Part #
•  6'Turned Baluster Stair Railing Kit      29 - 35° ENDTS629-35
•  8'Turned Baluster Stair Railing Kit      29 - 35° ENDTS829-35
•  6'Turned Baluster Stair Railing Kit      36 - 41'  ENDTS636-41
•  8'Turned Baluster Stair Railing Kit      36 -41'   ENDTS836-41

 

 


 

Commercial Stair Railing Kits:
For commercial applications (42" rail height.) Available only in square baluster kits.

Square Baluster -11/4"                              Part #
8'x 42" Stair Railing Kit 29 - 35°               ENDS829-42
8'x 42 "Stair Railing Kit 36 - 41 °              ENDS836-42

 


 

 

STEP 5:  Choose a post cap
Several cap styles are available to put the finishing touch on your posts. Use standard PVC cement to fasten caps to sleeve material.
 



Cap A:
4x4 Flat cap  Part # EAFC4



Cap B:
4x4 New England cap  Part # EAEC4



Cap C:
6'/2x6'/2 Flat cap  Part # EAFC6

Cap D:
4x4 Ball cap  Part #EAEC4
Cap E:
 4x4 Gothic cap  Part # EAGC4

STEP 6:  Choose a specialty bracket set, kit or gate

Almost every installation presents a special demand. This section contains photos and application information for the many additional solution kits offered for the  system. Look to these pages to find the item you need to make your  installation complete.


 Level Mounting Bracket Kit.

Use this kit when cutting one level railing kit into two sections.  • Mount level railing to post or building surface. • Fasten using stainless steel screws (included). • Screw hole cover
*plugs included. *Patent Pending.   Part # EALB2


45°Angle Bracket Kit.

Use this kit to mount one level railing end on a 45° angle.
• Mount level railing on a 45° angle to post or building corner.  • Fasten using stainless steel screws (included).
• Screw hole cover *plugs included. °Patent Pending.  Part # EAAK45

Stair Mounting Bracket Kit.

Use this kit when cutting one stair railing kit into two sections.  • Mount stair railing to post or building surface.  • Fasten using stainless steel screws (included).
• Screw hole cover *plugs included. *Patent Pending.  Part # EASB2
Universal Trim Collar
Fits 4" to 6'h" Posts!

Our NEW 4-piece Universal Ratchet LockTM trim collar will accommodate 4", 5", or 6'/2" posts, and can be installed after installation of post to provide additional style. No adhesive is needed!

 Part # EATRU

Rounded Column Mounting Bracket Kit.

Use this kit to mount one level railing end to a rounded column.  • Fasten using stainless steel screws (included).
• Screw hole cover *plugs included. *Patent Pending.

 Part # EARB 1
4"x 4"Base Trim Collar.

Use this trim collar prior to rail installation as a finishing touch at the bottom of a newel post or the bottom/top of a post.

 

 Part # EATR4LP

0-44°Angle Bracket Kit.

Use this kit to mount one level railing end on an angle 0 to 44°.  • Cut bracket at desired angle, then mount to post or building surface.  • Fasten using stainless steel screws (included). Screw hole cover *plugs included. *Patent Pending.

 Part # EAAK1
Level Rail Support Foot Kit.

Mount this kit mid­span under the bot­tom horizontal mem­ber of level railing over 8 feet in length.
• Fasten using hardware (included).
• Screw hole cover *plugs included. °Patent Pending.

 

 Part # EASF4

 Gate Kits:
For residential and commercial applications.

• Gate kit requires assembly.
• Assembly hardware included.
• Mount to post or building corner
• Kits can be down-sized in both dimensions.


• Can be installed with right or left hand swing.
• Optional black or white hardware kits, sold separately, include two hinges and one keyed locking latch with mounting hardware.
• Custom sized gates available to 8' double wide. Part # EAG36

• Standard Gate Kit- Square balusters. Assembled size: 341/2"x 34" high to fit a 36" finished opening.   Part # EATG36

• Standard Gate Kit- Turned balusters. Assembled size: 34'/2"x 34" high to fit a 36" finished opening. Part # EAC36

• Commercial Gate Kit- Square balusters.  Assembled size: 34'/2"x 40" high to fit a 36" finished opening.
 Part # EFAG201 W (white)
 Part # EFAG201 B (black)

• Self-closing hinge and latch Including hardware in black/white

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