How Do You Build A Stair Rail For A Front Porch?
A rail provides added safety to a set of stairs in any type of setting, whether it be a staircase in your home, on a boat or in a factory. Building a stair rail for a front porch is a simple process. They can be made in any length. All you need in accomplishing this task is a few tools, lumber, wood stain or paint and hardware. Determine the length of the rail you are building. For every 2 feet of railing, you need one vertical 4-by-4 post. Add one on the final number for the end post. Cut out the appropriate number of 4-foot 4-by-4s if you have longer sections of lumber. Cut out a 2-by-4 for the rail using the length determined in Step 1. If the rail is longer than a single 2-by-4, cut an additional shorter piece. Sand all rough edges off the cut pieces. Apply wood stain or paint and allow to dry. Stand a 4-foot 4-by-4 on end on the bottom step on the desired side. Position it 2 inches inward from the edge of the step and against the next higher step. Screw a corner bracket on the out
