Attaching a wooden railing to a concrete porch adds a touch of elegance.
Attach railing to concrete wall.
Mark the location of the holes in a metal post bracket on the concrete.
Drill holes into the concrete that are the right diameter for lead shields using a masonry bit in a hammer drill.
Attaching railing to a concrete wall.
Many people are choosing wooden railings over iron because wood does not rust and it s easy to remove or replace.
It s an easy project that you should be able to finish in less than a day.
This time we will use concrete screws rather than concrete anchors.
Both hex head and phillips head styles are available.
A staircase can be a hazardous place for people because they can trip and fall.
Concrete screws come in 3 16 and 1 4 inch diameter in lengths up to 3 3 4 inches.
They can be used in concrete block and brick.
The main difference is the type of fastener you will use to attach it to the concrete.
Insert lead shields into the holes in the concrete.
The process for attaching the railing to the concrete is nearly the same as attaching it to the concrete base.