How Do You Install Treated Wood Deck Stair Railing?
Installing stair railing on your deck is a great project that will provide additional beauty because of the treated wood and add support and safety. The chemicals in treated lumber make it durable and able to resist elements such as rain, sleet, snow, and extreme heat. In the long term, this means your one-time, perhaps expensive initial investment will outweigh the cost of redoing the railing repeatedly if you use wood not meant for the outdoors. Measure a 4-by-4-inch wood post at least 30 inches long, using a measuring tape, and snap a chalk line. Cut the post on the chalk line, using a circular saw, before placing it against the sloping board (stringer) that supports the end of the steps. Mark the horizontal part of the stairs with a marker to indicate the cutting marks that will allow the post to fit flush against the stair’s stringer. Cut these marks out with a circular saw or hammer and chisel. Mark the first hole where you will attach the stair railing post with a marker. Measur
