Before building and installing deck stair railings we have to attach the deck posts on the deck surface.
Building deck steps and railings.
Attaching the bottom rail post.
Then buy balusters and wood according to your measurements or cut the wood down to size yourself.
Good to know make miter cuts at the ends of rail caps that will meet at corners.
Determine the location of your bottom step.
Set a long level on top of the decking and measure the.
The deck railings consist of 2 x 4 top and bottom rails attached to the back of the posts a 5 4 x 6 rail cap and 2 x 2 balusters.
If the bottom or top step is noticeably different in height or length from the other stairs it will be a tripping hazard.
To build a deck railing start by figuring out how many posts you need then cut your wood to size and install the posts.
This deck already has wood decking and deck railings installed.
Secure bottom stair rail post to stair framing with 2 1 2 bolts or equivalent.
How to build deck stairs steps a deck s stairway should be carefully planned so that all the stair rises the vertical height of the steps and all the tread depths the horizontal length of the step runs are equal.
Next mark the railing height on the posts with a pencil and double check the distance between the posts.
Wood stairs and stair railings deck stair basics.
Consequently according to the structure of your deck you can either anchor the posts on the floor using post anchors or you can fasten them to the deck joists using lag screws.