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 - Trilingual (pdf - 2,354 KB)
Veranda Baluster Kits Installation Instructions - English (pdf - 426 KB)
Veranda Baluster Kits Installation Instructions - Trilingual (pdf - 996 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.
Possible configurations to conceal 2x10 and 2x12 joists:
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Color Variation
Like most composites, Veranda composite decking and railing will have 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 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
Periodic washing with soap and water is necessary to remove surface dirt and chalk, which accumulate on the surface. This will also prevent the build-up of pollen and debris that can cause mold and mildew growth. 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.
Basic Deck Cleaning Agents:
- Deck wash/cleaners usually contain sodium percarbonate and a detergent. Effective on normal dirt and grime, and bleaches out mold and mildew stains.
- Oxalic acid cleaners are effective on rust stains from metal furniture.
- Commercial degreasers contain propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, and various detergents for removing grease and oil stains.
- Spot removers/thinners can be used sparingly on particularly stubborn grease or oil stains but should be washed off quickly with water, as it will attack the grain pattern. They normally include petroleum distillates, xylene, methanol, acetone, or other organic solvents.