Picket Railing on Composite Deck Steps
Project Overview
Black picket railings installed on both sides of new composite deck steps at a gray-green sided home with a paver walk and hedge.
Analysis
The steps are wide and shallow with a short drop, so a simple picket pair was built with rails pitched to the composite treads and posts anchored into the landing framing.
Process
Measure the new steps, fabrication, powder coat, install, and clean up the paver walk.
Outcome
A neat matched pair of handrails that finishes the new steps and matches the home’s dark accents.
Project Details
Materials Used
Black powder-coated aluminum posts and rails with vertical picket infill, cast base plates, and anchors into the composite stair structure and pavers.
Methods & Techniques
Posts anchored at the top landing and bottom step, rails pitched to the treads, plates sealed and the paver edge re-set.
Key Highlights
Matched step pair, composite stair mounting, pitched rails, paver-safe anchoring