FAQ
Will the color of the products yellow or fade?
No, EMS Extrusion’s white PVC railing & fencing systems use specially treated resin to ensure permanent color.
What product can I use to clean my railing?
For regular cleaning, just use a little soap and water with a soft cloth.
Can parts be purchased seperately?
Yes, please refer to a store near you.
PVC Railings
How far apart should the posts be installed?
When measuring for post installation, the measurement given is from center of one post to the center of the next, NOT the distance between the posts. Measure the exact length of the section before installing the posts.
What is a locking plate and how do I install it?
It is a rectangular piece of plastic with rounded corners. It must be screwed into the top rail from the inside of the post. This will provide a stronger connection to the posts and will prevent the rail from sliding out.
LINE POST CORNER POST END POST
What should be done with the loose metal plate on the universal post bracket?
Line up the holes on the plate with the holes on the bottom of the bracket and screw through both. This makes the post bracket much stronger to support the railing.
Where must the stair posts be installed?
They must be used only at the bottom of a stair section.
What type of post should be used between two consecutive stair sections?
You must use a stair post between two consecutive stair sections.
Do the holes on the stair posts need to be enlarged?
They may need to be enlarged depending on the angle of your stairs (the steeper the angle, the larger the holes need to be). Widen the top hole towards the bottom and the bottom hole towards the top.
How do I install regular sections at an angle?
You may have to enlarge the holes in the post (line or corner post) in width to be able to insert the rails.
What should be done with the loose metal plate on the universal post bracket?
Line up the holes on the plate with the holes on the bottom of the bracket and screw through both. This makes the post bracket much stronger to support the railing.
Where must the stair posts be installed?
They must be used only at the bottom of a stair section.
What type of post should be used between two consecutive stair sections?
You must use a stair post between two consecutive stair sections.
Do the holes on the stair posts need to be enlarged?
They may need to be enlarged depending on the angle of your stairs (the steeper the angle, the larger the holes need to be). Widen the top hole towards the bottom and the bottom hole towards the top.
How do I install regular sections at an angle?
You may have to enlarge the holes in the post (line or corner post) in width to be able to insert the rails.
How do I attach a railing to a pre-existing post, pre-existing column or directly to a wall?
With the wall and column brackets (sold seperately)
Fences
How far down must we dig the holes for fence post installation?
The general dimensions required is about 8’’ in diameter depending on the size of the post that will be installed and 36’’ to 48’’ in depth, depending on the area and the frost line of your location.