Deck Railing Post Attachment Brackets

Long unsupported runs of railing will tend to be weaker unless post support brackets are used.

Deck railing post attachment brackets.

Post brackets and bases come in resilient corrosion resistant materials coated with waterproofing agents to prevent rust. Railings is post install kit for 36 in. In general deck posts should be spaced no more than 6 feet apart. Low maintenance with no sanding scraping or painting required.

Block the second post back two joists into the deck frame as in c. Add wood deck rails with any of these rail connectors or find the correct connector or hardware for your deck railing system. This article shows how to install posts with two bolts in order to create a very strong attachment. Building deck railing is simple with the right parts.

Beyond that amount it becomes very difficult to meet the safety requirements. Much of the recent discussion about deck railings originated with an article in pdb s sister publication. Post install kit for 36 in. The post will be the desired height of the railing and the width of the framing it is attached to minus the thickness of the cap that rests on top of the posts if any.

Light weight design makes installation fast and easy. Purchased 9 6 x 6 titan post anchors to assemble to a new construction pt deck surface. Deck railing post anchors innovative ideas to install railing posts on your deck whether its a wood composite concrete or stone surfaces. If you have post bases handy and a selection of lumber or resin posts and boards you re ready to make outdoor fences deck railings and similar items.

Installation to the 6 x 6 was easy with a little sledge hammer help. Simple to install attach directly to your deck posts. Find deck connectors at lowe s today. The problem is that the railing post acts like a lever exerting a very large force on the connection at the bottom.

Attaching deck railing posts. Not sure what you need. Railings is a structural steel post that can be mounted on wood or concrete in lieu of using a pressure treated post. Today s options for attaching posts to deck surfaces.

The lag screws were a bit short for 2 x 6 decking so i opted to purchase longer lags to attached through the 2 x 6 decking and into 2 2 x 6 scraps together. Choose one to fit your style.