Build Outdoor Step Railings

The c50 outdoor stair railing is especially easy to install.

Build outdoor step railings.

The bottom post is the toughest post to make solid when you build outdoor stair railings. For stairs with 4 or more risers most codes require a handrail on at least one side. Simply mount the bases and everything else attaches with an allen wrench or hammer. Porch mounted stair railing.

No pipe cutting or drilling is required. For longer railings please contact our projects team here. Use a vertical 2 x 4 pressure treated board with routed edges or an exterior grade metal rail. This railing was built by howie in jamesport new york.

If you choose the 2 x 4 handrail you can use a piece of 2 x material to create a 1 1 2 inch gap between the top rail and the handrail. The usual technique is to bolt it to the stair stringers the frame. A metal hand railing involves setting the vertical posts into the concrete steps to anchor them securely in place. The railing was built using our surface landing l160 railing kit.

Metal hand railings will last as long as the steps and not need replacing. In addition to free standing stair railing there are also simple rail handrail kits that will attach to your outdoor porch. This kit is configurable is length up to 8 ft.