How Do You Build A Deck Rail?
The railing of a deck may be an important safety feature, but it is an aesthetic feature as well. Many styles and types of railings can be built. On many decks, it is a simple wood design that blends well with the rest of the deck. Install the posts before the deck boards. Ideally, each post should be fastened on two adjacent sides by placing against a joist and the rim joist where they meet. If this is not possible, then install it against the rim joist. Clamp the post in place. Plumb it with the level and get it as perfect as possible. Add a second clamp and tighten both clamps so the post can’t move. Drill all the way through the rim joist and post in two places. Use diagonal spacing. Insert bolts all the way through from the rim joist through the post. Use a hammer to tap it into place if you have to. The fit will be tight. Drill another hole through the post from the adjacent joist center. Add a washer and nut to all three bolts and tighten with a ratchet. Add posts about every si
