Vinyl Railing Install Video

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Video showing my installation of a straight hand rail section using TRX vinyl railing from a company called Polyrail. Hopefully my experience will help someone doing something similar. This is my first video attempt, so sorry if I left info out. Give me a like or subscribe if this is helpful and you want more videos!!

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@donaldamlaw1266 4 жыл бұрын

Some good hints, thanks for the info.

@quaymax Жыл бұрын

Great video and drawings! This just made my project easier having all the proper dimensions to meet code for a new vinyl railing install. I have a concrete porch and poured two 5 1/2 X 15 inch steps over the original single step. After sixty years the original steps sunk leaving the top step over 9 inches!

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Just seeing this now as I’m planning on getting back to KZfaq and making videos! How’d your job come out?

@ADiosChicago 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Good tips too. I'm doing my railing tomorrow and found this video really helpful. Thank you for sharing.

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck, let me know how you make out!

@ThomoWhitedread 9 ай бұрын

Good job young man. I am honored always by youth who can tackle constructive projects and not a life of video games.

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the support!

@flattenedfrog 2 жыл бұрын

Despite what some have commented, I like that you don't ASSume anything and you measure and level the top and bottom rails and clamp it off to be certain. While I'm installing AZEK railing, which is more pre-built, these are some good tips. I'd like to see how you measured and installed the stair railing, as that is a bit more challenging. Thanks!

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you very much! Unfortunately I didn’t record the install of the stair railing as I was still just testing out this whole idea of posting on KZfaq (sorry). I’ve been working on some new stuff and hoping to post more. Again, I appreciate you!

@jaymat9692 3 ай бұрын

To push the snow through solid advice rite there !!

@stevekane4283 2 жыл бұрын

Your not taking anything for granted and getting it right See everyday i ln earn something been doing carpentry for 40 years ..and There is always a better way That is inspiring,

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! There’s a lot more skilled people out there, just figuring out what works for me and hoping it can help others. I learn so much from KZfaq, just trying to give back!

@shacar8310 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice/ tips

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

No prob! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support. More vids coming soon!

@anthonybrisebois5798 Жыл бұрын

Like the was you did those treads. Nice work

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, much appreciated!

@donnawilliams5419 4 жыл бұрын

The blueprint is great

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@stevekane4283 2 жыл бұрын

Nice great way to do it

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support. More vids coming soon!

@wsvitak 3 жыл бұрын

This came out looking great. I’m almost done mine and it is identical. Similar size and same material as colors. Wish you would of showed how you did the trim as that looks great too and I might try that. Also wonder how much this cost you a year ago. With lumber prices I’m up to about $850 or so.

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

Yea I was up there too. I want to say I was still in that ball park said and done! I’m just starting to get into the KZfaq thing, I wish I would have documented everything myself! Thanks for the support!

@alb3593 Жыл бұрын

love your weirdo dog :)

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Haha thanks. Me too!

@robertjankowskijr1292 2 жыл бұрын

Any pics of the build you could share? Like how you framed it all out with azak

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

There is some on my Instagram “dirtyhandsinitiative” if you scroll to the bottom and then click and scroll through the pics. Hopefully that helps.

@rickrodriguez2123 4 жыл бұрын

Nice do u have a video of u doing the stair railing

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

I did, but the phone I recorded it on got destroyed (sorry). I was going to remake a video doing the stair railing when I do my back porch. I’m still new to this whole KZfaq thing so trying to figure it out. I appreciate the sub though. More vids to come for sure.

@johnc1280 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of chooses blade do you recommend cutting the vinyl with ? I got a 10” Ryobi compound miter

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

The more teeth the better for cleaner cut. I was using a 12” blade with 60 teeth I believe.

@scottdoremus4735 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. How did you get that finished look on the sides? Specifically the vertical lines.

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

The white boards (azek)?

@swilliams5 3 жыл бұрын

@@coutes12 I was wondering the exact same thing. Is all the trim Azek? It looks like the structure is pressure treated and then the “stringer” on the side is also Azek and just cosmetic? Same with the risers? The look is pretty much exactly what I wanted and I also want to use Azek but I couldn’t picture it all in my mind until I saw yours.

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s exactly right, full structure is pt and then I just trimmed it out with all azek (stringer, skirt, vertical boards, etc). I used the little screw/plug combos to fill the holes.

@marlonmullon 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how you installed the skirting?

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don’t. Was one of my first videos, didn’t document the whole thing. My bad, trying to get better on future projects.

@TruckerDave215 3 жыл бұрын

Dog with glasses cracked me up

@noneofurbizniz933 4 жыл бұрын

Good work!! Where did you get those square skirts from?

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The brand and model was digger specialties inc., Polyrail TRX. A local supplier had all the components stocked.

@noneofurbizniz933 4 жыл бұрын

Dirty Hands Initiative much appreciated!!

@RealTalkInAmerica 11 ай бұрын

@:27 homedude said DRARING (drawing) LOLOLOLOL

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

Lol I’m from Boston area. I don’t realize my accent until I see my own videos and comments like this! Thanks for the support!

@ajp0077 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking to build something very similar. Is there any way you have a copy of a more detailed drawing giving more dimensions? Thanks.

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll take a look and see if I still have the draftsight file. The software was free at the time I made this video but is not any longer as far as I know. May be able to do a free trial though. If I can access it I’ll send it over.

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

So I was able to locate the file I had saved. The problem is I can’t edit or clean it up for you because draftsight is no longer free. I used autodesk trueview to open the file. It will let you take measurements off my drawings. Let me know if you’re still interested and I can send it to you.

@pistolpete5356 3 жыл бұрын

Just cut the top rail same size as the bottom rail. No need to clamp stuff and put balisters in

@flattenedfrog 2 жыл бұрын

This assumes they are exactly plum which I have found you cannot assume - I've had some off as much as 1/2", but YMMV I personally never trust anything

@gyver471 6 ай бұрын

What did you use to install the posts?

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

4x4 posts lagged into framing and Simpson brackets against concrete. Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support. More vids coming soon!

@yogirajpat 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please share the name of the software you mentioned, it was not clear to me. Thanks in advance.

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

Draftsight was a free software when I posted this video. I used it to do 2d drawings. It’s no longer free but you can download a trial for free. I’ll let you know if I find anything else comparable for free.

@dollerchauhan4424 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, what is the software called that you used for the drawing?

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

Draftsight, used to be free, now I think it’s a free trial.

@RaulGonzalez-uf6vk 2 жыл бұрын

Hey i just put trex composite on my porch floor. Can you give me a tip how to put the 4x4.

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, mine run through the framing of the porch but If your putting it on the deck itself they do make base post brackets.

@RaulGonzalez-uf6vk 2 жыл бұрын

@@coutes12 thanks for the advice brackets weren't stable enough. Had to connect the 4x4 to the porch frame

@millvalleynorthernrailroad2998 3 жыл бұрын

How do you install the 4 x 4 posts to the trex?

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

The posts run all the way to the ground. Framing is attached to it. Trex is cut to fit around the post and then the vinyl railing is just a sleeve that sits over the trex.

@millvalleynorthernrailroad2998 3 жыл бұрын

@@coutes12 thank you.

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

Hey no problem! Thanks for watching my vid, I appreciate it!

@barbaracordell2648 3 жыл бұрын

I'm hoping someone can answer this. Were going to replace the wood stair and porch railing with vinyl railing. Don't know what's better, the PVC or Composite? Please any info would be appreciated!

@JimmyLarsen1 2 жыл бұрын

How did you secure the 4x4s to the deck

@coutes12 2 жыл бұрын

These run through the whole deck and are secured to concrete.

@flattenedfrog 2 жыл бұрын

@@coutes12 another way would be to block them underneath, especially if the rise was higher.

@glendavis1266 Жыл бұрын

What is the drawing software? You said it so fast I could not understand

@coutes12 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, draftsight. It used to be free, not sure if it still is.

@Rai46149 3 жыл бұрын

Awww why’d he call the dog a weirdo?

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

She’s the best weirdo!!

@michellewis26 Жыл бұрын

How much did that cost?

@coutes12 5 ай бұрын

It’s been a little bit since I’ve done the project but I want to say like $2500-3000.

@genomanzone9626 4 жыл бұрын

Less you, more dog!

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

I will talk to her

@woodrowgamble9913 3 жыл бұрын

Cable rail

@brianvetrano6817 4 жыл бұрын

More dog plz

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

She’s the safety officer

@abbyscott336 3 жыл бұрын

Gulfport

@johnjacobjinglehimersmit5921 3 жыл бұрын

And all of s sudden the posts were there you never showed how you fastened them !!

@coutes12 3 жыл бұрын

Lol sorry, first vid, I should have done the whole build. I promise I’ll get better as I release videos!! The posts are part of the framing they run all the way down to the cement and sit on top of footings. They are attached to the framing with lag bolts.

@glendavis1266 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Plus it would be helpful to know the railing brand as fastening looked easy on this brand.

@donnawilliams5419 4 жыл бұрын

Too many details for stairs railing

@coutes12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!