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Height 36" Flat

36" Flat 42" Flat 36" Stair

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Modular, scalable design

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Improving on our initial guard rails, this Guard Rail Kit comes with a middle post and, depending on the variant, top rails. It is designed and packaged for ease of chaining and modularity. Either option is tall enough to comply with building code standards.

Size chart

Size (Variant)	Total run (in)	Total run (ft)
1 & 2 Steps (CRHR1)	12”	1'
3 Steps (CRHR2)	12.01” - 24”	1.01’ - 2’
4 Steps (CRHR3)	24.01” - 36”	2.01’ - 3’
5 Steps (CRHR4)	36.01” - 48”	3.01’ - 4’
6 Steps (CRHR5)	48.01” - 60”	4.01’ - 5’

This chart outlines which variant of our Stair Handrail Kit you should purchase depending on the measurement of your stairs.

If your stairs are longer than 60 inches or 5 feet, you will need to combine two or more Handrail Kits to cover the entire run. Our Instant Quote feature can recommend you the exact products and parts you’ll need for your layout.

If you are connecting the Stair Handrail Kit to a Flat Rail Kit on a turn, purchase and use one size up for the top rail to reach the Flat Rail.

In addition to this, you also need to ensure that your stairs have enough clearance for our rails to fit.

Learn About Clearance

Measuring your stairs

For any type of staircase, you need to get the distance between the edge of the first step landing and the edge of the top landing. It is possible that you are able to measure the total distance in one go using your tape, however, you can measure each step individually for precision.

Below, we illustrate how you can do this for the most common types of stairs:

Without nosing

With nosing

Step 1: Measure the run or tread depth of each step beginning with the first step landing until the last step landing

Step 2: Add each measurement to get the sum or distance of your stairs

In this example, each step has a run of 11 inches and we have 4 steps. The total distance is 44 inches or 3.67 feet.

For stairs with nosing, the tread depth is equal to the run of each step plus the nosing depth.

We will need to get the tread depth of the first landing, and then get the sum of the runs for all succeeding step landings.

Our instructions assume uniform measurements for each step.

Step 1: Measure the nosing of the first step landing

Step 2: Get the tread depth of the first step landing (include the nosing in the measurement)

Step 3: Measure the tread depth of the second step landing

Step 4: Subtract the nosing from Step 1 from the measurement you got in Step 3. This is the run for this step landing.

Step 5: Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you have the run for each succeeding step landing

Step 6: Add the tread depth of the first step landing (from Step 2) to the sum of the runs of the second step landing onwards (Step 4 and 5)

In this example, the first step is 12 inches deep and the succeeding steps are 11 inches deep. Together, the total distance is 45 inches or 3.75 feet.

Resolving clearance issues

Your top landing needs to have at least 8 inches of free space in order for the top rail to comfortably fit end-to-end without further adjustments.

If your top landing does not have enough clearance, the next section outlines some possible solutions for you.

Clearance workarounds

Option 1

Size down to a shorter variant (e.g., the 4 Step Kit).

Look

Function

Time & Effort

Pros

Easy. No modifications

Cons

Doesn’t cover entire length of stairs

Post baseplate potentially too close to step’s edge

Option 2

Move the whole rail kit down one step to bottom landing

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Function

Time & Effort

Pros

Easy. No modifications

Cons

Lower post extrudes

Doesn’t cover entire length of stairs

Option 3

Position top rail further down instead of centered

Look

Function

Time & Effort

Pros

Top rail covers entire length until door

No cutting needed

Cons

Top rail extrudes at bottom

Requires self-drill holes

Option 4

Move upper post down and cut top & middle rail.

Look

Function

Time & Effort

Pros

Perfect fit

Cons

2 cuts necessary

Requires self-drill holes

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Professional-Grade Guard Rails at DIY Price

	CR Kit	Custom Welded
Cost	~$588 for a standard deck	$1,400+
Lead time	Ships in 1 to 2 days	2 to 3 weeks
Code compliance	IBC and IRC compliant out of the box	Verify separately
What is included	All standard assembly fasteners; Pre-drilled holes on posts (Concrete wedge anchors & drill bits sold separately)	Rail only
Inspection	Designed to pass IRC R312	Not guaranteed

Force-Tested to 2.37x the Minimum Code Requirements

Building code requires 200 lbs of lateral force resistance. Every CR section is tested to 474 lbs before it ships, enough to hold if a child, pet, or adult hits it at full force. Anchors are sized to the baseplate. Designed, tested, and warrantied by CR Fence & Rail, Henderson, NV.

Test	CR Result	Code Minimum
Post lateral load	234 lbs	200 lbs
Section lateral load	474 lbs	200 lbs
Lab deflection	Within limit at 2 kN	No failure

Safe for every kid, pet, and person on your deck

Every kit ships with a baluster gap under 4 inches by design. It passes IRC R312 on arrival without any extra adjustment.

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Long-Lasting by Design

4-Sided Welds on Every Post

Every CR post is welded on all four sides. No weak joint, no failure point under impact.

3.5 Lb Posts

CR posts weigh 3.5 lbs with more load capacity and longer structural life.

Anchors Sized to Eliminate Wobble

Every CR anchor set is sized to the post so the base plate does not move over time.

5-Stage Commercial Powder Coat

Rust and weather protection with 5 layers of coating all year round; better than 1 paint coat.

DurArmor™ Stops Rust With Two Layers of Protection

Our railings are galvanized first, then coated with a 5-stage commercial powder coat. Two layers protecting the metal, so rust never gets in.

DurArmor™ five-layer coating cross-section

The same finish used on commercial installs, standard on every CR kit.

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Which Style Fits Your Deck?

The code-compliant structure is identical across all three styles.

	V1 Classic	V3 Contemporary	V4 Horizontal
Post top	Extends above the top rail	Sits flush with the top rail	Sits flush with the top rail
Picket direction	Vertical	Vertical	Horizontal
Stair kit available	Yes	No	No
Best for	Traditional and farmhouse exteriors	Clean modern and transitional spaces	Open-view contemporary decks

Every CR Guardrail Meets The ProGuard™ Standard

Whichever style you choose, V1, V3, or V4, every CR guardrail is rated for fall protection, and built for inland weather. The style changes, the protection doesn't.

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