If the balusters will run horizontally along your deck the 4 by 4 railing posts cannot be more that 6 feet apart.
Positioning vinyl posts how far from edge on deck.
Deck railings must be a minimum of 36 inches high from the deck floor to the cap rail.
The type of post you use can also affect the spacing between posts.
For a composite railing system slide the post sleeve over the wood post then the post sleeve skirt over the post sleeve.
For most situations you will want to place footings and posts less than 8 apart.
Here is a list of some common joist sizes and maximum spans.
Attaching deck post to rim joist.
Both should rest on the decking.
Place the second picket against the first and attach it with nails.
A cantilever is the unsupported end of a joist that extends past the last support post at the edge of your deck.
Locate your posts on the deck s perimeter.
Maximum spacing of posts is 72 inches on center.
This is stronger than a 4x4 post attached to the deck.
The top rails extend beyond the posts to meet at the corner see detail below left.
They draw the baluster up closer to the deck edge and make a slightly firmer joint than surface mounted posts.
Make sure the rail post is long enough for a 34 minimum rail plus additional room for post cap mounting.
Maximum cantilever of a 2x8 is 24 at 16.
A span is the unsupported distance between two posts.
Most backyard decks using wooden posts rely on the 5 to 8 feet average for the post spacing but modern advancements in deck building now allow for metal posts as well as composite posts to be used in place of traditional wood.
If you are planning on installing a hot tub or porch on top of your deck you will usually need more footings and posts to support the additional loads.
Trim the exterior edge by snapping a chalk line along the top of it.
Maximum joist span of a 2x8 is 10 6 at 16 o c.
Posts on the outside set back from corner.
Bolts should be vertically spaced no less than 5 1 8 inch apart.
Then attach the final rim joist.
How to make notched posts notched posts take time and experience to cut but make a pleasing finishing touch for a deck railing.
You may also attach the post to the stair stringer.
In this case we bolted the rail post to the riser board.
As with any deck remember that any deck that is 2 feet or more above the ground must have a railing system.
Bolt the posts to the inside of the rim joists.
Mark the posts for a notch that is 1 1 2 inches.
For a decorative 36 inch picket fence cut a spacer to ensure equal spacing between pickets.
Secure bottom stair rail post to stair framing with 2 1 2 bolts or equivalent.