Explore deck railing Deck Material Depending on the deck material and fasteners you select, you may have to add blocking at butt joints or seams. Refer to the appropriate installation guide for the line of TimberTech decking you’ve selected. ...
Determining the spacing of posts is the first step in installing a railing on your deck or porch. Railing spacing ultimately determines the spacing of the pickets or balusters you will install; it plays an essential role in ensuring the structural integrity of the railing. Accurately calculating ...
Balusters extend straight to the floor or step, while spindles are held in place at the bottom with a horizontal rail. Both, however, are necessary for safety, and are calculated the same way. You can estimate how many balusters you need for a railing using the calculator above or by ...
This photo illustrates a practical example of providing handrailings at the center as well as sides of a wide stairway at a B&B rental in Cape May New Jersey. A common commercial building code standard giving the maximum horizontal distance to a handrail along a stairway reads: In general, ...