How Do You Repair A Loose Iron Railing?
Iron hand railings set in concrete can sometimes rust and become loose. Here is a way to firmly re-set the railing. • Using a hacksaw, cut the railing as close to the concrete as possible. • Remove • Using a rasp or file, clean the rusted metal from the hole in the concrete. • Use compressed air to blow out the debris (use eye protection.) • Purchase several feet of 1/2 diameter inch threaded steel rod. • Place the rod in the hole in the concrete – measure depth. • Remove rod. • Insert the rod in the railing as far as it will go. • Cut the rod so that you have enough protruding from the railing to rest on the bottom of the hole. • Using high speed drill, drill through the railing and rod and secure with several bolts. Use lubricant to make the drilling go easier. If you have a tap and die set you can use that. • Once threaded rods are secure to railing, set railing in holes and clamp railing so it does not move. • Using a propane torch, melt lead solder in drip into holes in the space
• Using a hacksaw, cut the railing as close to the concrete as possible. • Remove • Using a rasp or file, clean the rusted metal from the hole in the concrete. • Use compressed air to blow out the debris (use eye protection.) • Purchase several feet of 1/2 diameter inch threaded steel rod. • Place the rod in the hole in the concrete – measure depth. • Remove rod. • Insert the rod in the railing as far as it will go. • Cut the rod so that you have enough protruding from the railing to rest on the bottom of the hole. • Using high speed drill, drill through the railing and rod and secure with several bolts. Use lubricant to make the drilling go easier. If you have a tap and die set you can use that. • Once threaded rods are secure to railing, set railing in holes and clamp railing so it does not move. • Using a propane torch, melt lead solder in drip into holes in the space between the rod and concrete. Once it cools, the railing will be firmly set and will provide a secure hand-hold.
