The top rail must be set so the top of the guardrail is at least 36 above the floor.
Deck top rail wood.
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You can still choose the color of the post sleeves and the color and material of the infill.
You can still choose the color and material of the infill.
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If you are working with wooden railings you can make top rails from 2x4s or 2x6s.
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Mix and match post and top rail sizes.
They can be placed flat horizontal or on edge vertical.
The beauty of natural wood in cedar or treated railing components are an excellent choice for any deck.
With wood decks 2x4s are often used for this purpose.
Solid types are more like a solid wood deck railing.
You bolt the posts to the deck framing just as with wood 4x4s.
Good to know make miter cuts at the ends of rail caps that will meet at corners.
Railings is post install kit for 36 in.
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Since the color is consistent throughout the material you can shape or bevel edges with a router and leave post ends exposed.
The deck railings consist of 2 x 4 top and bottom rails attached to the back of the posts a 5 4 x 6 rail cap and 2 x 2 balusters.
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Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.
Light weight design makes installation fast and easy.
Likewise the bottom rail is usually raised above the surface to allow a sweep space for snow and leaves but it may not extend beyond 4 from the floor.
How to do it yourself patio deck attaching railing and balusters.
Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post.
Here are some inexpensive ideas for your deck railing to differentiate your deck railings from your neighbors.
And since the material is solid it s more resistant to dings and nicks.
Repurposed wood and stainless cabling are sure to catch a few admiring glances while privacy railing and metal spindles create a more mature feel for your deck.
Both the top rail and post sleeves are white.