Ready to take your outdoor living to new heights? During this webinar, our in-house product expert Kyle Blindauer unveils the secret to transforming your under-deck space into a dry, stylish haven with UpSide™ Under Deck Ceiling. During this 40 minute webinar, we answer the following questions: * What is Upside Under Deck Ceiling & Drainage Solution? * How does it compare to other systems in the market? * How do you install it? * Plus questions from the audience With Color Guard’s commitment to quality and innovation, UpSide™ Under Deck Ceiling will give you the power to take your space ..read more

Color Guard Railing Systems is on the cusp of releasing our new Versa Stair Rail Kit to the market. But before we do, we’re giving you a sneak peek at how it’s going to make your life much easier! We installed Versa Stair Rail at a jobsite earlier this year and filmed the installation. During this Color Guard webinar, our in-house expert Kyle Blindauer will walk you through the installation step-by-step, highlighting features and clever tips and tricks along the way. The Versa Stair Rail Kit will hit the market soon, so this is a great time to see how our new kit reduces installation time whil ..read more

The summer of 2023 is upon us. While this is a time when more people are out enjoying deck life, it’s also a time when they are noticing their decks need some updating. That’s where Color Guard Railing comes in. We’ve got a few new products that will turn those dilapidated decks into dream destinations! During this webinar (originally webcast on July 12, 2023), our in-house expert Kyle Blindauer introduced some new products, including: 7.5’ Secondary Handrail Kit 7.5’ Post Wrap Kit 38” aluminum sleeves in 4×4 and 6×6 Project Rail   The post Webinar Recap: 2023 New Color Guard Product S ..read more

On a sunny afternoon in City of Sheboygan, several members of the Color Guard Railing team arrived on a build site ready to install its Classic Vinyl Railing. But this wasn’t any ordinary build. The team was volunteering its time and expertise to install a porch railing the company donated on a Habitat for Humanity project on the city’s north side. A longtime sponsor of Habitat for Humanity Lakeside, Color Guard Railing and its parent company Poly Vinyl Co. have proudly supported the mission to eliminate substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preser ..read more

When you have a revolutionary product like the Patriot Post Mount, you get asked a lot of questions. The one we get the most is if they can be attached to materials other than wood – like decks made from concrete and bricks. The answer is yes, but different materials come with different requirements. All applications Professionals and DIYers alike choose the Patriot Post Mounts by Color Guard for their durability, ease of installation and adaptability. Rated for 500 pounds of pressure, the USA-made mounts easily adapt to fit 36″ to 42″ high railing and can be adjusted up to 11-Degrees in any d ..read more

When you want to instantly transform your under-deck area into a clean, finished ceiling, nothing beats the UpSide Deck Ceiling System by Color Guard. Not only does UpSide look great, it’s also super easy to install. STEP 1: Straight Edge to Install QIT’s Starting after you have installed your flashing, our Quick Install Track (QIT) provides a mounting point for UpSide and sets the pitch for the system. QITs are usually attached to the joist, perpendicular to the ledger board. Use a straightedge (seen in the photo) or string line to set the pitch, then attach QITs. Attach the long leg of ..read more

Summer is finally here! It’s time to invite some people over, cook up some good food and hang out on the deck. But before you do, you’re going to want to make sure your outdoor living area is up to snuff. Deck enjoyment comes down to two things: safety and aesthetics. You don’t want to invite your friends and family over for an evening of fun, only to have them get injured or put off by the condition of your outdoor haven. So, before you send out the invites, here are a few things to check for: Loose or rotten deck boards: This may seem obvious, but there are plenty of people out there with s ..read more

As one of the best ways to transform your under deck area into a dry and enjoyable outdoor living space, the UpSide Deck Ceiling by Color Guard employs functional and attractive channels to give your ceiling a classic bead board appearance while effectively draining water safely away from your home. But the drainage aspect of the simple 6-part system won’t work without one thing: proper flashing. “Flashing is really the most important prep thing you can do, that we require before installing our system,” said Kyle Blindauer, Color Guard’s resident installation expert. “That’s one of the key t ..read more

UpSide Deck Ceiling by Color Guard, the simple 6-part system that transforms your under-deack area into a dry and enjoyable outdoor living space, is quickly sweeping the nation. But some still question if it really is as easy as we say to install this Deck Ceiling & Water Drainage Solution. During this webinar, UpSide Installation – From Blank Canvas to Masterpiece, we show you that it is! Our in-house experts Kyle Blindauer and Troy Neas will walk you through an actual installation of our UpSide Deck Ceiling. During this presentation, we’ll show you: How to prepare the area for installa ..read more

Color Guard Railing, the Wisconsin-based leader in premium railing & outdoor living solutions, announced the addition of Dean Sewell as National Sales Manager. Dedicated to continuous improvement and focused on building long-lasting relationships, Dean is a goal-oriented building materials specialist who has been a fixture in the building industry for more than 34 years. With a passion for the Outdoor Living industry, Dean started his career early in his family’s home construction business, from which he moved on to become a sales rep and sales manager in the building supply distribution s ..read more