If you re installing wooden railings you can always cut off any excess material with a reciprocating saw in order to make sure each post accurately fits.
Installing vinyl deck railing systems.
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Otherwise non wooden deck railings like vinyl or aluminum often come in easy to install kits that include items like screws and mounting brackets to help you complete the job.
Bolt the posts to the inside of the rim joists.
In some cases the posts can be driven directly into the ground.
All you have to do is decide which style you like and.
Remove the top railing and place it on top of the bottom railing.
Depending on the ground the post might be to slide over a metal post.
Slide the top railing to the left or right to coordinate the holes then transfer the measurement from the top rail to the bottom.
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Our most complete railing system kits are coupled with a variety of accessory brackets that allow installation to almost any surface at any level angle up to 45ยบ.
Some vinyl railing installations need a 4 by 4 pressure treated post with a vinyl post sleeve placed over top.
For a composite railing system slide the post sleeve over the wood post then the post sleeve skirt over the post sleeve.
Are you planning a diy deck building.
Start by installing the posts for the vinyl deck railing.
Bolt the post mount on to concrete or wood and then place a vinyl post sleeve over the mount.
When installing a post on a concrete patio or wood deck you will need a post mount.
Maximum spacing of posts is 72 inches on center.
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These will be at the corners of the deck and where it meets the house.
And if you re still feeling overwhelmed consider hiring a trexpro to build a deck for you.
All of our vinyl railing systems come complete in an easy to handle kit.
Bolts should be vertically spaced no less than 5 1 8 inch apart.