Installing Railings
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Building a Big Staircase over a landscape retaining wall & connecting it with a bridge to a patio
What happens here
Install vertical posts along the sides of the staircase and walkway to serve as supports for the railings. Once the posts are secured, attach horizontal rail sections to create a sturdy and safe handrail system. The video shows the use of treated lumber for the posts and rails. The Hackzall (a reciprocating saw) can be useful for cutting notches or making flush cuts in tight spaces when installing railing components.
Goal: Add safety railings to the staircase and walkway
Tools and materials
- Drill Milwaukee — Securing railing components
- Level — Ensuring posts and rails are plumb and level
- Milwaukee Hackzall — Making precise cuts and notches for railing components in tight spots
- Screws Grip-Rite — Fastening wooden components
- Treated Lumber — Constructing the railing system