Deck Railing and Guards
By Mark Yes, there is a DIY cable railing system for wood decks. We have installed a few kinds of cable railing systems, and this was the easiest so far.
By Mark When fences, decks, and privacy screen posts don’t have a cap, they can absorb water. Here’s how to making a custom post cap from a piece of 1-by or 2-by.
By Theresa As luck has it, we were working with a new homeowner who wanted cable railing on a deck replacement and were asked to try out…
By Mark Build a privacy screen on a deck, so homeowners can enjoy a slice of privacy without the expense and total seclusion of a fence. About…
By Theresa We helped one new homeowner by replacing her backyard deck with a larger wood deck and opening up her view to nature with a sophisticated cable railing system.
By Mark Adding a dog gate to a deck can be a DIY project if you’ve had some successful experience building a deck or fence. If you…
By Mark How to Build a Deck Video Series part 3 focuses on some finer points of decking, stairs and rails. Here’s what you need to know about building a deck.
By Mark Building a deck? Watch this VIDEO for tips on installing the guard posts quickly and effectively. Layout. Guard posts may not be installed more than…
By Mark Guard rails on stairs need to be 36 inches (minimum) above the stair nosing and cut to the same angle of the stair’s rise and…
No matter how you slice it, installing effective, good-looking guardrails takes time. Cutting, plumbing, shimming, and fastening the numerous individual parts is not full-speed, turbo-charged…