How Do You Repair Missing Ballisters On A Deck?
Keeping your deck in good repair is essential. When a deck is damaged or in poor repair, it suggests that the entire home is not being maintained. Deck railings are particularly important, since they provide a safety barrier between the height of the deck and the grade. If a small child falls through missing balustrades, they can be seriously injured. Repairing balustrades is usually an easy project. Step 1 Remove any damaged balustrades from the deck using a power screw driver or a hammer. Check the entire deck railing carefully. If there is damage to one area, there may be more problems that have not become as evident. Step 2 Take a sample of your balustrade to the lumber and hardware store to select the correct size and shape of replacements. Purchase a few extra to keep around. Step 3 Fit the replacement balustrade in place. Generally, you can see differences in wood color that will indicate where missing balustrades were located. Check for square using a level. Step 4 Drill pilot
