Veranda™ Railing Installation
Installation Instructions
Fascia
Color Variation
Care and Cleaning
Installation Instructions
Veranda™ composite decking and railing offer performance advantages compared to standard wood decking without added complexity or extra steps. Refer to the following link for simple instructions on how to make your Veranda installation go smoothly – from the first time you use the products.
Veranda 2x4 Railing installation Instructions (pdf - 609 KB)
Veranda Composite Baluster Kit Installation Instructions (pdf - 263 KB)
Veranda Round Aluminum Baluster Kit Installation Instructions (pdf - 252 KB)
As with any building project, installing Veranda turns out best when you think through the entire process in advance, familiarizing yourself with the materials and their application. Please review the following tips before starting work on a Veranda deck. For additional installation support, call 877-463-8379.
Fascia
Attach fascia to the rim joist using two screws spaced no further apart than 16" on-center. Fasten the fascia from one end to the other or from the center out to each end. Never fasten the fascia from both ends to the center. Leave a 1/8" space between the fascia ends where two pieces meet or wherever a piece meets a solid surface (i.e., a corner or a building wall) to allow for expansion of the material.
Color Variation
Like most composites, Veranda composite decking and railing will have slight color variations from piece to piece. This is due to naturally occurring variations in wood fibers and polymers. Purchasing all required decking material at one time is recommended as manufacturing runs can produce slightly different colors. Do not install if color variation is not acceptable. Veranda will lighten slightly over time, and color variation is not covered by the warranty. This color tone shift is dependent upon exposure to sunlight and other environmental factors and is generally completed in 60-90 days. Gray products may turn a light brown before changing to lighter gray.
Care and Cleaning
In most cases soap and water will maintain the appearance of Veranda products. If grime, ground-in dirt, or rust marks become a problem, use Behr No. 63 Wood Cleaner Brightener Conditioner. Mold may form on any surface where moisture is prevalent, where there is heavy shading, or where pollen and debris are allowed to collect. To eliminate mold, use Behr No. 62 Multi Surface Cleaner and Mildew Stain Remover. Pressure washers should be used for wetting and rinsing only. Pressure washers should not be used to "blast off" soiling agents; attempting to do so can drive the dirt deeper into the material. Test on an inconspicuous area before washing the entire deck.