Depending on the size of the deck you may only need a railing post at each corner and on either side of the stairs top and bottom.
Deck rail spindles distance.
A great number of variations can be used on deck railings which use vertical balusters.
Install railings on any deck that is 30 inches or more from the surrounding surface and on at least one side of a stairway leading to the deck.
These posts divide railing into sections where spindles or balusters are placed to provide a safety barrier.
The terms baluster spindle and post are often used interchangeably.
However posts differ from spindles or balusters in that a post will always make contact with the base of the deck itself.
Round balusters feature an aama2604 compliant powder coated satin matte finish that provides an extra defense from outdoor elements like humidity and.
The deck railings consist of 2 x 4 top and bottom rails attached to the back of the posts a 5 4 x 6 rail cap and 2 x 2 balusters.
Good to know make miter cuts at the ends of rail caps that will meet at corners.
The maximum distance between posts will be the length of your top rail.
Black matte pearl round balusters create an elegant and refined style between the bottom and top rails of your deck.
Some spindles connect directly to the decking while others are secured to a bottom rail.
Bottom railings too should be 4 inches or less away from the deck surface.
The maximum space between each 2 inch baluster should not exceed 99 mm which leaves three 2 inch balusters per foot.