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Replace a Rotted Wood Porch Railing by Vicky Smith
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Weather turns a poorly maintained wooden porch railing into an unnecessary safety hazard and an eyesore. Rotten wood cannot withstand the pressures exerted on the railing when an adult slips or leans on it. Replacing a rotted wood porch railing reduces the chance of an accidental fall. A basic wooden porch railing consists of a top and bottom railing, a rail cap and balusters. Balusters, the vertical slats, support the middle of the top rail and fences in the porch. Instructions as follows: Firstly, measure each rotten section of the wood railing with a tape measure. Draw a schematic of the porch railings on a pad of paper and place the measurements at the appropriate places. The schematic helps when gathering materials and during reassembly. Secondly, cut the top and bottom of the balusters from the top and bottom rails with a reciprocating saw. The reciprocating saw's blade can cut through the nails and screws holding the baluster in place without damaging the baluster or the rails. Thirdly, cut the nails holding the top and bottom rails in place with the reciprocating saw. Fourthly, layout each piece of the new wood porch rrailing using the schematic as a guide. Mark each long piece of new railing at the appropriate measurement with a pencil, using a carpenter's square to draw a straight line. If the top and bottom rails have angled cuts, set the old railing on the new railing and trace the angled cut. Fifthly, cut each piece to size with either a chop saw or a circular saw. A chop saw creates straight cuts without damaging the wood's surface. If using a circular saw to cut the wood, apply a light, steady pressure and cut completely through the wood before releasing the saw's trigger. Sixthly, lay out the balusters on the top and bottom rails with the tape measure and pencil. Evenly space the balusters. Seventhly, secure each baluster to the bottom rail with a 2-1/2 inch deck screw. Drive the screw though the bottom of the bottom rail up into the center of the baluster's bottom with a drill. Place one screw in each baluster. Eighthly, mount the top rail to the top of the balusters with 2-1/2 inch deck screws. Tighten each screw with the drill. Drive an 8d galvanized nail next to each screw. The nail prevents the baluster from spinning. Ninthly, mount the porch railing assembly to the porch's posts with 2-1/2 inch deck screws. Angle two screws through the rails into each post with the drill. Drive the screws through the top of the top rail and through the sides of the bottom rail. Use the old railing's height as a placement guide. Tenthly, center the rail cap over the top rail and secure it in place with the 2-1/2 inch deck screws. Run the screws up from the bottom of the top rail into the rail cap. Place a screw within 12 inches of each end and every 4 feet in between. Tips & Warnings Use a short section of railing and a baluster as a guide when buying material. This ensures the new wood porch railing looks like the original. Finally, let me have a short conclusion. As an outstanding business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we have accounted over 100 thousand spreading more than 100 countries and regions, with a visit volume exceeding 5 million times annually. If you are really interested in us and want to consult us freely, you can also see HREF="http://www.stonebtb.com/product/kitchen-bathroom-cabinet">cabinet or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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