How Do You Build A Porch Railing?
If you have a porch that you are looking to dress up a little bit, building a porch railing can make it really stand out. With a few supplies and tools, you can construct your own porch railing that will not only add beauty to your home but provide protection as well. In this project, an 8-foot rail is made with 2-by-4 inch studs and 1-by-2 inch rails, so adjust the length of the the studs and rails according to your configuration. Measure between column posts to obtain the length of your top and bottom rails. Distance can vary between each column post as well, so check each section to get exact measurements. Lay out the 1-by-2 inch rails and fasten a 20-inch wood slat on the end, between these rails, with finish nails. Make sure the end of the rails overlaps the end of the wood slat. Repeat the same procedure on the other end of the top and bottom rails with another wood slat. At this point you should have the top and bottom of your porch railing as well as the two end slats, so that
