How To Build Rails For Porch
Drill pilot holes trough the handrail before inserting the screws into the cleats.
How to build rails for porch. Lay it all out. First of all I remove the old rotted or damaged ones. Stand the porch railings so that the top railing aligns with the mark.
Use a profile gauge to capture the rounded shape of the porch post. Most building codes require deck railings. Then we replace any post that might need repla.
In this video you will learn how I build porch railings. You can build the same kind of rail using this Surface Mount Railing Kit that is specially designed to accommodate landings. Cut 4x4s to be at least a little higher than the railing will be plus extra length to hang below the deck planks.
See below for a shopping list and toolsSUBSCRIBE to This Old House. Test fit the railing. Repeat for the opposite end of the rail.
Pre-drill holes in balusters. Pre-drill holes in railings. Measure out the posts.
This style of railing can also be built for a deck as well. David built this rail system in the middle of the stone steps so that people can grip it on both sides. Building a perfect-fit handrail with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.