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How to Build a 2×4 Deck Rail on a Concrete Patio – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:37:05 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. Attach the 2×4 Rails to the 4×4 Posts I pre-drilled the screw holes with a slightly smaller diameter bit than the screw to prevent the wood from splitting. Next, fasten the 2×4 top rail to the 4×4 posts and verify the top rail is level. It turns [...]

How to Build a 2×4 Deck Rail on a Concrete Patio – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:31:42 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Setting the Concrete Anchors for the 4×4 Posts The centers of the posts are marked with a + on the concrete as shown near the drill bit. In my case the deck rail is 43″ long. A 4×4 post is actually 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches. To find [...]

How to Build a 2×4 Deck Rail on a Concrete Patio – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:12:49 +0000

This project explains how to build a deck rail from scratch using pressure treated lumber and mount the rail on a concrete patio using concrete wedge anchors. Overview The house sits on a hillside and the basement level concrete patio lacked a deck rail, giving the house a “unfinished” look. I built a 25 inch [...]