Install Stair Posts
From Cable Railing Installation · Step 1 of 11 · Video by BYOT
Showing 6:04–7:34 of the source video.
What happens in this clip
For posts located on stair runs, careful measurement is needed to ensure alignment with the railing's angle. Take a measurement at the very bottom of the stair run and correlate it to the very top. This guarantees that the center slot on both posts will line up perfectly. Mark fastening locations, pre-drill the holes, and secure the posts with structural wood screws. Level the post thoroughly, adding shims if necessary, and then install the cover plate. Be aware that the corner post where the stair run meets the main deck might require a larger post bracket and careful alignment with speed squares due to the transition to a 90-degree angle.
Goal: Securely install posts on stair sections, accommodating the necessary angle.
What's used
Tools
- Cordless Drill DeWalt
- Impact driver
- Cover Plate Barrette Outdoor Living
- Drill Bit
- Marker Milwaukee
- Pen
- Shims
- Plastic shims
- Small Level Kapro
- Torpedor level
- Speed Squares Empire
- Stair Post Barrette Outdoor Living
- Structural Wood Screws (6-inch) FastenMaster
- Lag bolts
- Tape Measure Milwaukee
About the full video
This project provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on installing the RDI Elevation Rail cable railing system from Barrette Outdoor Living on a deck. The process covers installing various types of posts (mid, corner, end, and stair posts), preparing and installing the pre-assembled cable rail sections, cutting and fitting top handrails, tensioning the stainless steel cables, and adding all final caps and trim.
What's said in this clip
move on to our stairs by taking a measurement at the very bottom and then correlating that measurement to the very top I can guarantee myself that the center slot on both of these posts are going to line up perfectly one element that you do have to be aware of when installing this system is that I'm having to use a corner post at this location because it's going into a 90° angle once it gets from the stair to the side of the house on this side and that means I'm having to use this larger post bracket which kicks everything out slightly if I didn't do a picture frame deck I highly doubt that anyone even notice this discrepancy but I did want to make sure that people were aware of this but I also want to suggest that if you do want a picture frame deck while also still utilizing this system you could always go with a wider board around the perimeter which would make this railing kick out much less visible in all honesty I am very nitpicky about stuff like this but now knowing how everything looks in the end I barely even notice it and I actually know of this circumstance versus people that have no idea about it which are much less likely to notice it we can finally move on to our final two posts which are stare end posts these are very similar to the end post that we previously installed but they are angled slightly at the very top of this post once the fasting location is determined I then pre-draw our holes install our fastners and our cover plate and move on to the next side where we can install our final post with that last one fully installed we can focus our efforts now on our cable rail which is the real star
Automatically transcribed from the source video.
Step 1 of 11: Layout Post Locations
Measure and mark the exact positions where each railing post will be installed. For stair sections, these marks should be made at consistent intervals along the slope of the stairs, typically 6 to 8 feet apart. Ensure posts are positioned to provide adequate support and to maintain the desired railing line. For landings, mark post locations at corners and along straight runs to meet code requirements and ensure structural integrity. Use a level to verify that the marks are plumb.
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Cable Railing Installation
This project outlines the steps to install a cable railing system on an existing staircase, enhancing safety and aesthetics. It involves measuring, cutting, drilling, and assembling the railing components, including posts, cables, and tensioners.
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