Adorn your deck with many options


overhead framework

Build a decorative vinyl roof or overhead framework for hanging plants or shade, and surround your deck with vinyl lattice.

vinyl handrail and bench

Our low maintenance vinyl decking is complimented by a vinyl handrail and built-in bench.


oversleeve profiles
Kroy has profiles available to oversleeve traditional dimensional lumber, like the wood 4" x 4" above.

E-Z Post mounting bracket
The hidden patented E-Z Post mounting bracket allows installation of posts, refer to Kroy's deck installation guide for instructions.

THE INFORMATION BELOW IS TEST DATA TO ASSIST IN THE DESIGN OF YOUR DECK, PLEASE CHECK BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.

Report Summary for PVC 2" x 8" Used as Deck Material
Truss
Span
(inches)
Live Load
(lb/sq ft)
Allowable
Deflection
(inches)
Actual
Deflection
(inches)
Allowable
Stress
(psi)
Actual
Stress
(psi)
Limiting
Criteria
Will it
Work?
24
30
36
42
40
40
40
40
0.07
0.08
.1
.12
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.06
3000
3000
3000
3000
-90
-140
-201
-274
  YES
YES
YES
YES
Concentrated Loading (simulating 200 lb. man)
Truss
Span
(inches)
Live Load
(lb/sq ft)
Allowable
Deflection
(inches)
Actual
Deflection
(inches)
Allowable
Stress
(psi)
Actual
Stress
(psi)
Limiting
Criteria
Will it
Work?
24
30
32
200
200
200
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.04
0.07
0.09
3000
3000
3000
363
461
494
 
 
Deflection
YES
YES
YES
Base Resin: PVC conforming to ASTM D1784
Deflection Criteria: One three-hundred sixteenth of span.
Live Load: 40 lb per square foot (USC-'94)
Concentrated load applied on a 3 5/8" dia circle.
Calculations based on one end simply supported and one end fixed.


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