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DIY & Home Improvement

X_Digger

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7. The better railing systems..

Reply to LaydeeBug (Reply #6)

Fri Aug 16, 2013, 12:29 AM

Aug 2013

.. have a bottom plate that accepts a large bolt that you have to use a hammer drill to put into concrete.

That's probably another consideration- there aren't many specialized tools you'd need to put a railing up on a concrete porch, but a hammer drill and a couple masonry bits are going to be 'must-have's (or must-borrow-from-a-friend / must-rent).

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I need to install a railing for my front portico... [View all] LaydeeBug Jul 2013 OP

Pictures of the front of the house would be nice. Warpy Jul 2013 #1

One and a half story two dormer cape cod LaydeeBug Jul 2013 #2

OK, that works Warpy Jul 2013 #3

It looks like this one, but the 'portico' covers the 'porch-ico' LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #4

What kind of cost are you budgeting? And your skill level? X_Digger Aug 2013 #5

It definitely needs to be sturdy... LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #6

The better railing systems.. X_Digger Aug 2013 #7

I spent the better part of last night looking at your links... LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #8

There's no shame in knowing when you're in over your head. X_Digger Aug 2013 #9

That's a really good idea. nt LaydeeBug Aug 2013 #10