Step 5: Installing Railings and Stairs

The following videos are manufacturer videos for vinyl, composite and aluminum railings and stairs. Keep in mind that if you use wood posts, the posts need to be bolted to joists and beams before deck boards are installed.

Installing Trex Select Railing

Installing Trex Signature Rails

Installing Trex Horizontal Rails

Century Aluminum Railings

Installing Welded Picket Aluminum Railing

Installing Aluminum Railing Stairs

Installing Picket Glass
Aluminum Railings

FIBERON Composite Railings

Installing Horizon
Composite Railings

FASCIA

To attach fascia simply use screws and overlap the edges by the width of the boards used.

How To Install Fascia

NUVO IRON

Installing Nuvo Iron Deck Railing Kit

Installing Nuvo Iron Pre-Drilled Railing Kit

How To Install Nuvo Iron Pre-Drilled Stair Railing Kit

Learn About Nuvo Iron
Round Balusters

STAINING & FINISHING

Wait until the wood is dry to the touch and rain is not expected for a couple of days.

Staining and Maintaining
Your Deck

How To Clean
and Stain Wood

Re-apply stain every 1 to 3 years as necessary. Test by putting water in a few different areas of the deck. If the water is absorbed within 10 minutes, you need to re-stain. To re-stain: clear the deck of any furniture or decorations, repair any damaged areas and remove loose and peeling stain. This can be done by scraping or sanding the surface. Next, clean the deck with appropriate cleaning solution. After the cleaning solution dries you will be able to stain your deck with the stain of your choice. It is important to note that the wood should be completely dry prior to applying stain. This is especially true in cases where the exterior surface has been power washed.