Mix and match post and top rail sizes.
Deck top rail wood.
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.
You can still choose the color and material of the infill.
Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.
Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post.
Good to know make miter cuts at the ends of rail caps that will meet at corners.
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Solid types are more like a solid wood deck railing.
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.
Both the top rail and post sleeves are white.
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If you are working with wooden railings you can make top rails from 2x4s or 2x6s.
With wood decks 2x4s are often used for this purpose.
How to do it yourself patio deck attaching railing and balusters.
You can still choose the color of the post sleeves and the color and material of the infill.
Since the color is consistent throughout the material you can shape or bevel edges with a router and leave post ends exposed.
The top rail must be set so the top of the guardrail is at least 36 above the floor.
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Light weight design makes installation fast and easy.
The beauty of natural wood in cedar or treated railing components are an excellent choice for any deck.
And since the material is solid it s more resistant to dings and nicks.
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Post install kit for 36 in.
Uses a deck board instead of a conventional top rail so color choices will depend on the deck board color chosen.
You bolt the posts to the deck framing just as with wood 4x4s.
Railings is post install kit for 36 in.
They can be placed flat horizontal or on edge vertical.
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