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Railing Systems
 OXFORD "T"-Rail  Post Selections
 KINGSTON Classic Top Rail  Mounting Options
 Finishing Accessories
 

Kingston Railing System


Available in white and clay, the classic looks of a traditional wood railing system without the maintenance. Designed for flat and stair applications, the Kingston railing system is available in white in 3' and 3-1/2' height and 6', 8' and 10' lengths.

 

The aluminum-reinforced rails are routed to accept 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" balusters in Square and Traditional (3' white only) styles.  There is a choice of five different mounting brackets to accommodate almost any installation.

Listed with the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) as designated in report ESR-1555, the Kingston is suitable for decks, porches and balconies up to three stories in height on one- and two-family dwellings. The system is also backed by a lifetime limited warranty and our 5 year SureStart Protection.

TOP/BOTTOM RAIL
•Aluminum reinforced channels
•Raised ridge accents
•Round Top Rail Style
•Same top and bottom railings

 

CONSTRUCTION
A. Rugged aluminum reinforcement
B. Weather-resistant vinyl exterior
C. Precision-fit routed components
D. Secure mounting bracket options

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT PRODUCT FEATURES
A. Top and Bottom Rails
Available in 68-1/2" (6' Length), 92-1/2" (8' Length), and 116-1/2" (10' length).

 


 

B. Balusters
Available in Traditional or Square

 

a. Traditional

b. Square
 

3 ft. High Flat
13 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 33-1/4" per 6 ft. section.
18 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 33-1/4" per 8 ft. section.
23 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 33-1/4" per 10 ft. section

3 ft. High Stair
10 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 33-1/4" per 6 ft. section.
14 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 33-1/4" per 8 ft. section.
(field cut square to 32-1/2" for proper stair fit)

3-1/2 ft. High Flat - square only
13 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 39-1/4" per 6 ft. section.
18 pcs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 39-1/4" per 8 ft. section.
23 PCs of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 39-1/4" per 10 ft. section

 

 

C. Rail Mounting Brackets

Aluminum interior brackets screw to post or wall providing a solid and durable post connection.  Sleek molded covers conceal screws and interior bracket to streamline appearance and protect from the elements.  Interior brackets and molded cover uniquely designed for specific applications - flat, stair, column, 45°, and 22-1/2°.

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D. Post, Square or Newel Styles
3 ft. high: 4" x 4" x 38"

 

A. Square

B. Newel
Use for rail mounting bracket applications with any railing system. Known as a "sleeve-over-wood" installation.

 

Oxford Railing Systems

 

Available in both white and tan, the traditional look of the Oxford Railing System is identified by its top-rail design. For either flat or stair applications, the railing system is available in 3' or 3-1/2' heights and 6', 8' and 10' widths.

 

Oxford style is routed to accept 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" balusters in Square and Colonial styles.  There are a choice of mounting methods: post support kit or rail mounting bracket options.

 

Listed with the ICC-ES as designated in report NER-605, the Oxford railing system is suitable for residential and commercial applications - including multifamily and over three story installations. The systems also are backed by a lifetime limited warranty and our 5 year SureStart Protection.

 

 

CHOOSE YOUR TOP-RAIL STYLE
The Oxford “T”-rail comes with aluminum-reinforced channels.


OXFORD

CONSTRUCTION
A. Rugged aluminum reinforcement
B. Weather-resistant vinyl exterior
C. Precision-fit routed components
D. Secure mounting systems for concrete and wood surfaces

CHOOSE YOUR MOUNTING METHOD


The Oxford railing system can mount to wood or concrete surfaces using the galvanized steel post support kits or it can mount to any post or column using CertainTeed's aluminum mounting bracket and vinyl covers.

 

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Routed System  Bracketed System

 

IMPORTANT PRODUCT FEATURES
A. Top Rail
Available in 71-1/2" (6' Length), 95-1/2" (8' Length), or 119-1/2" (10' length).

B. Bottom 2 x 4 Rail
Comes with aluminum ribbed channels available in 71-1/2" (6' length), 95-1/2" (8' length), or 119- 1/2" (10' length).

 


CHOOSE YOUR BALUSTER STYLE
The Oxford is available in either Square or Colonial style.


C. Balusters

3 ft. High (Flat)
14 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 33-1/4" per 6' section.
19 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 33-1/4" per 8' section.
24 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 33-1/4" per 10' section.

3 ft. High (Stair/Step)
11 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 31-3/4" per 6' section.
15 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 31-3/4" per 8' section.
20 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 31-3/4" per 10' section.

3 1/2 ft. High (Flat)
14 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 39-1/4" per 6' section.
19 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 39-1/4" per 8' section.
24 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 39-1/4" per 10' section.

3 1/2 ft. High (Stair/Step)
11 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 37-3/4" per 6' section.
15 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 37-3/4" per 8' section.
20 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 37-3/4" per 10' section.


Baluster Spacing
Top and bottom rails are routed to accept 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" balusters. Stair baluster spacing is wider to account for racking and narrows to 3-3/8" when racked at 32°. 

 

Post Options (see below for more details)

D. Post, Square or Newel Styles, blank or routed
    3 ft. high: 4" x 4" x 38"

    3-1/2 ft. high: 4" x 4" x 44"

 


 

Railing Collection
Post Selections

Available in either Square or Newel styles, blank or routed
3 ft. high: 4" x 4" x 38" 3-1/2 ft. high: 4" x 4" x 44"


A. Square

B. Newel


ROUTED POSTS FOR OXFORD ROUTED APPLICATIONS:


A. End Post

B. Line Post

C. Corner Post

D. Flat to Stair
Corner Left

E. Flat to Stair
Corner Right

F. Line Post Stair

G. Corner Post Stair

H. Flat to Stair
Line Post

I. End Post Stair

J. 45 Degree Post

For 45° deck designs, select a line post and consult your installation instructions for field modification or use CertainTeed's 45° rail mounting bracket with blank post.*

(* additional internal post reinforcement required.)

 

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 STAIR POSTS 
   Stair posts are routed to rack on a standard 32° angle using standard stair rails.  Steep stair rails are also available to accommodate angles up to 42° where slight modification to the routed posts will be necessary in the field.

 

 BLANK POSTS FOR RAIL MOUNT BRACKET APPLICATIONS:
 

A. Square

B. Newel
Use for rail mounting bracket applications with any railing system. Known as a "sleeve-over-wood" installation.


 DECORATIVE PORCH POST COVERS
   

While these sheaths have no structural (load carrying) capacity, they can be field fitted over conventional load bearing porch supports to provide an all vinyl system.

Available 4" x 4" and 5" x 5" in sizes up to 9' tall.

 

Vinyl, Structural Porch Posts also available.


  


Mounting Options


CertainTeed's Oxford system is recognized by the National Evaluation Service (as noted in report #NER-605) for complying with the International Building Code.

 

Post support kits anchor posts to wood or concrete surfaces and lock rails firmly in place inside post.

 

Routed Post Installations for Oxford Style


CONCRETE SURFACE MOUNTING

Available for flat & stair/step sections.


WOOD DECK MOUNTING
Available for flat & stair/step sections.


Rail Mounting Bracket Installations for Oxford:
For Blank Post Sleeve-over-wood applications as well as Mounting to Posts, Columns, Porch Posts and Walls.

 

 Rail mount bracket with vinyl trim covers   
  For the Oxford railings, aluminum interior brackets provide a secure metal rail-to-post connection and the vinyl trim cover offers sleek design to conceal screws. Covers are available for flat, stair, 45°, and round column applications.
 Oxford vinyl trim covers:  
     

 Rail Mount Brackets w/out covers 
  Standard mounting brackets work for both flat and stair applications in the Oxford Railing System. Made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. 

 

Similar rail mounting brackets are available for the Kingston.

 

 

 BLANK POSTS FOR RAIL MOUNT BRACKET APPLICATIONS:
 

A. Square

B. Newel
Use for rail mounting bracket applications with any railing system. Known as a "sleeve-over-wood" installation.


 

Finishing Accessories

 

(for all railing systems)

 

SQUARE POST CAPS
All five post caps are available:


Flat Cap - Internal

Flat Cap - External

New England Cap

Ball Cap

Gothic Cap

NEWEL POST CAPS
Top your newel post with one of these options:

Queen Cap

King Cap


POST TRIM
Can be used for finishing posts and decorative porch post covers.
Available in 4" x 4" or 5" x 5" sizes.

 

ONE PIECE TRIM                    TWO PIECE TRIM


 


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