How To Build Rails On Concrete Porch
Measure on the concrete where each post will be placed.
How to build rails on concrete porch. However he had constraints when finding a solution since the top of the steps had been repaired and probably would not support a flange or post. This video describes how to build railings for an existing brick porch from treated lumber. Washers are used only on the ends of the bolts with the nuts.
Michael came to us because he wanted to put a handrail on the concrete steps outside on his back porch. How to Anchor a Porch Railing Post to Concrete. It is just as useful and sometimes necessary for a garden path.
He also wanted to be able to grasp the railing from the inside of the porch before stepping down. With this in mind its generally best to leave the job to the experts. Jun 4 2013 - Attaching a wooden railing to a concrete porch adds a touch of elegance.
When building a stair rail with the kit all you have to do is input the length of the rail needed and the powder coated color if desired. If you dont properly support the flooring it will inevitably crack sag or collapse. Have someone hold the railing on the porch then mark.
If the posts will be higher than the railing the railings will not be nailed to the tops of the posts nail a metal or wooden post cap onto the top of the railing. Building a raised concrete porch is fraught with challenges due to concretes considerable weight. In this video Ill go into detail on how to install vinyl railing in concrete.
Many people are choosing wooden railings over iron because wood does not rust and its easy to remove or replace. Many people purchase a home with a ground-level concrete patio then because of the addition of children or just general home improvement aspiration. If youre committed to trying it yourself however consider the following strategy.