![]() Railing boards are typically 2×4 boards, but use whatever you prefer that fits within building codes.Drill pilot holes first before screwing to help ease the bolting process. Line the marking up with the center of your post. Bolt the posts to your decking where you’ve previously marked.If you are using maintenance-free deck railing materials, you don’t need this step, but you may have additional installation steps using brackets, etc. If needed, prepare all posts by sanding, staining and sealing all sides of the boards, and wait until sufficiently dry.It will help to use a square when making your markings. Make sure your cuts create a right angle, so it sits tightly on your decking. This will allow the post to sit seamlessly on the decking and give ample space to drill into the decking for support. ![]() We are looking to cut a 2”x 4” notch into the wood, almost creating an inverted “L” shape. ![]() Then, measure 2 inches from the side of the post to where you marked your 4 inches-this is usually the center if you are using a 4×4 post. To create an overhang of 4 inches, measure 4 inches from the bottom of your post and mark it. This is the bottom portion of the post that you accounted for in your measurements that will attach the post to your decking.
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