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Horizontal Handrail Kit

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Length 4'

4' 6'

Height 40"

36" 40"

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New 36” height for residential use
36” is the recommended height if connecting Horizontal Handrail Kit to Stair Handrail Kit on a turn

40” height commonly used for commercial areas
40” is the recommended height if connecting Flat Rail to Handrail Kit on a straight (like stairs to porch or terminating to a wall)

New 36” height for residential use
36” is the recommended height if connecting Horizontal Handrail Kit to Stair Handrail Kit on a turn

40” height commonly used for commercial areas
40” is the recommended height if connecting Flat Rail to Handrail Kit on a straight (like stairs to porch or terminating to a wall)

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10-year warranty

Modular, scalable design

International Building Code (IBC) compliant*

365-day return policy

We took what made our Stair Handrail Kits great and applied the same principles to create these Horizontal Handrail Kits. Intended to be our most versatile rails, this kit makes it easy to cover your patios, decks, porches or any flat surface, really!

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

Look

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

Holds upto 234 lbs of Force

CR posts are load-tested, four-side welded, and anchored to hold under real lateral force.

Four-Sided Welds

CR posts weld on all four sides, giving every face equal strength under lateral load. The standard is two.

Full-Penetration Anchors

Wedge anchors sized for the surface they sit in, with the depth and diameter to hold under real stress.

60% Heavier Posts

3.5 lbs per post versus the 2 lbs you get elsewhere. Thicker carbon steel through the full body.

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Safelox™ Brackets for Complete Protection

Every other bracket mounts to the outside of the post and relies on friction. Safelox™ locks into the post body and holds the top and middle rails in fixed alignment from within.

Fixed From Within

The enclosed connection eliminates surface play and keeps both rails in permanent alignment.

Protected on Every Side

Protects every joint from water and wear with no exposed edges.

Making the Horizontal Rail Safer to Use

See how our Safelox^TM brackets are making CR's horizontal handrails safer and easier to install & use.

Build Your Railing Based on Your Space

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1Stairs to Landing (No Wall Attachment) Build This Scenario

2Stairs to Landing (90° Turn) Build This Scenario

3Stairs to Direct 90° Turn on Landing Build This Scenario

4Stairs to Landing - Continuous Chain Build This Scenario

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Install Easily without a Contractor

Every tool and anchor ships in the kit.

Fix the Safelox™ Brackets

Attach them to the top rail and posts before committing to any anchor points.

Loosely Assemble the Full Run

Set the railing together to confirm alignment before driving anything in.

Mark and Install the Posts

Drive into wood or concrete with the anchors and lag screws included in every kit.

Still Not Sure How to Install your Horizontal Handrail Kit?

Watch the complete installation demo video to understand each step in details for easy installation of your Horizontal Handrail Kit

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Note : Installing on granite or stone? Request a free diamond drill bit (5/16" x 3.5") at checkout.

Commercial Grade Finish on Every Kit

The same finish standard used on permanent commercial outdoor installations.

Commercial grade finish handrail on stairs

5-Stage Powder Coat

Five layers of protection against rust, UV, moisture, and wear across every post, rail, and bracket in the kit.

10% Gloss Matte Black

Holds its depth and consistency across the full perimeter run through years of direct sun exposure.

Dimensions Of Each Unit

Total unit width: 48" (1220mm)

Top rail length: 36 1/4" (920mm)

Middle rail length: 31 1/2" (800mm)

Post height: 36" (915mm)

Middle rail height from base: 16 3/8" (416mm)

Baseplate thickness: 3/16" (4mm)

All Variants Include

MaterialCarbon Steel

Top rail thickness18GA (1.2mm)

Top rail cross-section1" × 2"

Middle rail thickness19GA (1.0mm)

Middle rail cross-section1 1/4" × 1 1/4"

Post thickness18GA (1.2mm)

Finish5-Stage Powder Coat

ColorMatte Black (10% gloss)

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Product Literature

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Installation Help

Step-by-step instructions and videos to guide your build.

Strength & Safety Reports

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Warranty Details

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365 Days

365 days to decide if it is right for your home.

2-Year Guarantee

Any failure on the system gets replaced without back and forth.

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Horizontal Handrails built for Decks and Porches