Wow, totally worth every minute of watching. Every little small tweak and nuance is clearly explained. Thanks so much. You saved me a whole Lotta needless pain.
Great video. Pro-tip: Instead of measuring out the spacing for the baluster connectors, make a template that fits over one and provides a whole to hold the next. So you install teh first one, then take your template with two holes in it, load a connector into the other side and fir the open hold over the installed connector. Now its holding the new connector right where you need install it.
Great job 👏 great video just installed the same … the stair baluster sucked by myself. It was like wrestling the grizzly bear, trying to keep them all in. Lmao!
Thanks, really useful video. I managed to get 100 balusters very cheap (less than $100). However... They're square balusters (1.8cm) and there are no connectors available. Going to have to improvise on how they're secured.
Hey fyi lowes sells the straight section 6ft already assembled they work great super fast just used them on a deck. The baulisters are bored into the wood. . As far as the stairs the system sucks big time .if you done get the plastic tips lined up it's almost impossible to get the baulisters in. Don't water your time. Next time I'm gonna bore a 3/4 in hole in the 2x4 for the stair rail.
Thank you for the informative video! You truly look like you enjoy the job. I was wondering if you had any issues with the angle of the stairs, some of the connector products that are sold locally say that they are built for 40-45 degrees but my stairs are 31 degrees.
Andy, this video is EXACTLY what i needed to see. i have all the materials for this job and now feel much more ready. do you recommend using a handheld circular saw for the 2 x 4's or to use a table top mitre saw
Here in Ontario Canada, for the height off the ground that your deck appears to be, 36" rails are too short for the building code. Need to be 42" high railings minimum! Otherwise, great, helpful video! The National Building Code of Canada which applies to Ontario stipulates that the railing height of decks or balconies that are 1.80m or 5'-11" above grade must have a guardrail that is 42" high. Decks less than 1.80m, but 60cm (23-1/2") must have a guardrail that is 36" high.
I think he meant to say 4 1/2 both times. Code typically says that the balusters should be no more than 4” apart so placing the connectors at 4 1/2 achieves 4” between the balusters.
using redwood 2x4 lower rail and 2x6 top rail it is necessary to cut the balusters to achieve the multi family code of 42" from nose off stair tread. Are there any issues with this?
I need some help with the stair railings… did you use the same height of ballister? I used the angle pieces and the railing is now a lot taller than originally planned. Do I have to cut my ballister S down?
I watched this video to assure myself this is the worst product on the market for rake rails. I had to rebuild a deck stair with this product, and I'm no novice to stair work, outside or inside. Very hard to work with. And I used k-dat material. People, use fortress products, much easier.
Your spacing between pickets is terrible. Close to some posts, further from others. If you’re going to do “informative” videos, you should know what you’re doing.
Wow, totally worth every minute of watching. Every little small tweak and nuance is clearly explained. Thanks so much. You saved me a whole Lotta needless pain.
Great video. Pro-tip: Instead of measuring out the spacing for the baluster connectors, make a template that fits over one and provides a whole to hold the next. So you install teh first one, then take your template with two holes in it, load a connector into the other side and fir the open hold over the installed connector. Now its holding the new connector right where you need install it.
Great video, super helpful. Especially like the trigonometry references towards the end, math teacher here 🤘🏼 Thank you.
Thanks a lot for making this video, I'm installing mines tomorrow morning! Very helpful.
What has mining got to do with deck building?
Good job. Seeing all that pine straw reminds me of living in North Augusta SC
Dudes got the whole Peter Parker groove down pat...
Awesome Video, thanks a lot for taking the time and explaining, great video, nice work!
Great job 👏 great video just installed the same … the stair baluster sucked by myself. It was like wrestling the grizzly bear, trying to keep them all in. Lmao!
Great video but where did you buy the angle bracket for the stair 2x4 I’ve looked everywhere
Excellent job! Thanks for sharing
nice video. That's what I was looking for on my deck.
Thank you. Beautiful job!
Andy is a storage engineer I can tell!
Very good step by step video
Nail it. Fabulous vid! did you use anything to set your railing off the stairs? thanks for the vid again
Thanks, really useful video. I managed to get 100 balusters very cheap (less than $100). However... They're square balusters (1.8cm) and there are no connectors available. Going to have to improvise on how they're secured.
Hey fyi lowes sells the straight section 6ft already assembled they work great super fast just used them on a deck. The baulisters are bored into the wood. . As far as the stairs the system sucks big time .if you done get the plastic tips lined up it's almost impossible to get the baulisters in. Don't water your time. Next time I'm gonna bore a 3/4 in hole in the 2x4 for the stair rail.
Wow Andy! You are the next generation of "This old house". Find a way to mark rather than measure
this dude is wicked smart
Excellent video.
Great video...thanks
Thank you for the informative video! You truly look like you enjoy the job. I was wondering if you had any issues with the angle of the stairs, some of the connector products that are sold locally say that they are built for 40-45 degrees but my stairs are 31 degrees.
thanks great video
what if your railing is 45 degree ? those baluster connectors will have problem sine usually stairs have a 38 degree angle I mean standards.
nice video, Great job
Andy,
this video is EXACTLY what i needed to see. i have all the materials for this job and now feel much more ready. do you recommend using a handheld circular saw for the 2 x 4's or to use a table top mitre saw
Awesome! That’s great to hear. I’d recommend a tabletop mitre saw if you have one, but if you don’t, a handheld circular saw will get the job done.
Here in Ontario Canada, for the height off the ground that your deck appears to be, 36" rails are too short for the building code. Need to be 42" high railings minimum! Otherwise, great, helpful video! The National Building Code of Canada which applies to Ontario stipulates that the railing height of decks or balconies that are 1.80m or 5'-11" above grade must have a guardrail that is 42" high. Decks less than 1.80m, but 60cm (23-1/2") must have a guardrail that is 36" high.
Where may I purchase the plain deck rail connectors? Do you have the item number? If so, please provide. Thanks.
You spoke of the recommended distance being 4 1/2 inches but later you measured at 3 1/2 inches. Which do you prefer?
I think he meant to say 4 1/2 both times. Code typically says that the balusters should be no more than 4” apart so placing the connectors at 4 1/2 achieves 4” between the balusters.
the stair railings NEVER go together that easy for me
using redwood 2x4 lower rail and 2x6 top rail it is necessary to cut the balusters to achieve the multi family code of 42" from nose off stair tread. Are there any issues with this?
I don't think so.
what do you do if the black baluster company doesn't have the diagonal pieces for the stair railing?
Lowe's carries the Deckorator connectors which are universal. The bottom of the connector spins to become either straight or diagnal.
Use a different baluster company
What should the offset be between the location of the bottom verse the top rail? If you measure directly. They’ll be angled. What’s offset do you use?
Hang one level then measure.
I need some help with the stair railings… did you use the same height of ballister? I used the angle pieces and the railing is now a lot taller than originally planned. Do I have to cut my ballister S down?
Hi. They are the same height.
The music is annoying when you’re trying to understand what he is saying
thank you
How far apart did you space your railings?
less than 4" code requirements
Thanks, but you could lose the background music.
Agree
I watched this video to assure myself this is the worst product on the market for rake rails. I had to rebuild a deck stair with this product, and I'm no novice to stair work, outside or inside. Very hard to work with. And I used k-dat material. People, use fortress products, much easier.
Hard to understand you cause your video was cutting out
music didn't help either
Geometry Not Trigonometry haha
Your spacing between pickets is terrible. Close to some posts, further from others. If you’re going to do “informative” videos, you should know what you’re doing.