How To Make Porch Handrails
I used new 24 for the railing components.
How to make porch handrails. The height of the railing depends on the height of your porchdeck. For single homes The IRC requires guardrails to be at least 36 in height. How to make porch railing easy with just 2x4s DIY.
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We made the cuts with the circular saw then added brackets to each end attaching them with joist hangar nails This allows for an easy strong attachment between rail and post. Cut enough 2 by 2 inch wood to fill each space between the porch posts. It is a code and a requirement that all decks that are above 30 should have a guardrail compulsorily.
Use our handy Find a Local. If playback doesnt begin shortly. Write down the measurements and buy enough 2 by 2 inch wood to make the top and bottom parts of the railing along with 1 by 2-inch wood for the slats.
How To Make Porch Railings. The upright support connects to the rail using this Single Swivel Socket fitting. Ad Distributors of fine stair parts for over 15 years.
Free Shipping on orders over 49. Set the railing across a set of sawhorses and apply wood primer. Wear safety glasses and measure and cut the wood 2 by 2 inches to form the top and bottom of the porch handrails.