If you want to cover the face of the framing with fascia install the fascia first.
How to install deck railing posts.
Once you are ready to install the posts choose the best possible materials for deck posts.
Installing deck railing posts the exact fasteners and installation for deck railing posts will vary based on local guidelines as well as the deck s overall construction but the general procedure is the same.
Drive 3 inches 7 6 cm deck screws to fasten the top rail to each of the posts.
Then drill holes and drive the railing post bolts.
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A top guard rail is required for deck fences and some livestock fences.
Installing deck railing posts on outside of deck fastening posts to the outside of the rim or end joist requires additional blocking and deck post holdowns to counter stress forces.
A secure method of attaching railing posts to a deck is to notch the post at the bottom so it fit snugly in the space between the two outer floor joists.
Once you are ready to install the posts choose the best possible materials for deck posts.
Fasten the top guard rail to all posts.
Measure the deck railing carefully and plan the post spacing marking where each post is to be located.
Once you are ready to install the posts choose the best possible materials for deck posts.
Mark and drill holes.
Set up a jig that allows you to cut all the posts to the correct length.
Posts are as long as the height of the railing plus the width of the joist and the thickness of the decking minus the thickness of the rail cap.
Tips for installing deck boards around posts.
Where the post is near a joist end the holdown fastens to the joist and to the top 1 2 bolt run through the post and rim joist.
Once all the railing posts are installed you are ready to lay the decking.
The posts are then held in place with screws.
After the decking is finished it will be time to install the top and bottom rails balusters top cap and any other parts.
You can either create your own 45 degree corner post by cutting two regular 4 4 posts at a 22 angle and putting them together or install a 4 4 post so that one corner of the post is lined up with the inside corner of each angle.
A 22 1 2 degree angle cut on the bottom adds a decorative touch.
Wood posts are the most common and economical but be sure the wood is strong without cracks or splintering that can make the railing less stable.