Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Composite Railing
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newbuilder
10-06-04, 04:55 AM
I am ready to install a Weatherbest composite railing on my new deck and need some advice as to do's and dont's. The posts will be 4x4 treated covered with a sleeve and installed inside 2 x 8 rim joists. I am using metal bars as the balusters.
The instructions say that the posts should be no more then 6 feet on center. Is this too far a distance?
Any advice as to things I should pay particular attention too?
The instructions say that the posts should be no more then 6 feet on center. Is this too far a distance?
Any advice as to things I should pay particular attention too?
creiter
10-06-04, 10:08 AM
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to a tee.
I do not have experience with Weatherbest, but for other composites (Trex, Boardwalk) the max railing span is also 6'. IN ADDITION, you must support a raised bottom rail approximately every 2'. IF YOU DON'T, THE RAIL WILL SAG! I have a neighbor who used eOn decking and did not follow the manufacturer's instructions about supporting a raised bottom rail and his rails are visibly sagging.
If you are not doing a raised bottom rail, this is less of an issue, but obey the maximum spans for everything or else your rail will have a great deal of flex.
I do not have experience with Weatherbest, but for other composites (Trex, Boardwalk) the max railing span is also 6'. IN ADDITION, you must support a raised bottom rail approximately every 2'. IF YOU DON'T, THE RAIL WILL SAG! I have a neighbor who used eOn decking and did not follow the manufacturer's instructions about supporting a raised bottom rail and his rails are visibly sagging.
If you are not doing a raised bottom rail, this is less of an issue, but obey the maximum spans for everything or else your rail will have a great deal of flex.