Installing Railing On My Floating Tree Deck! Easy DIY Viewrail Rod Railing System

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
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    You guys remember my awesome floating tree deck at the Hill Country Wood Shed?! Today, I'm finishing the build by showing you how I installed a DIY rod railing system by Viewrail from start to finish. This modern rod rail system is easy to install, perfect for exterior use and gorgeous to view!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 334

  • @trishblakely3476
    @trishblakely3476 2 роки тому +34

    This railing is the perfect finish for this gorgeous deck. It’s been awesome following along from the very beginning.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for still being along for the ride.

  • @JamesDeese
    @JamesDeese 2 роки тому +29

    Wow! This was worth the wait. That is one fabulous rail system.

  • @therelaxingwoodshop7495
    @therelaxingwoodshop7495 2 роки тому +8

    Really class. Looks like a royal Caribbean cruise ship .

  • @johnheyden7277
    @johnheyden7277 2 роки тому +2

    I'll be watching my mailbox for the invitation to the very first cookout on the deck!!

  • @dirtysouthhomestead6203
    @dirtysouthhomestead6203 2 роки тому +10

    Awesome. It’s like having a huge treehouse! My goats would love that 😅

  • @pteddie6965
    @pteddie6965 2 роки тому +2

    I agree with you. The railing is fantastic. I thought that the deck was outrageous the second that you finished the project. It was such a bold and creative build. I doubt that anyone except you would have thought of this idea and then proceed to build it. This rail system sets off the deck in a visually stunning way and says to me, "Yeah, I'm April Wilkerson and I designed and built this." Thanks for sharing this build and video with us.
    PS: I like it when you speak a little 'Texas' like "fuh-naggle". Since moving to Los Angeles, I don't get to hear enough Texas spoken.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @bransonhauntedhills
    @bransonhauntedhills 2 роки тому +1

    I don't know how you find such incredible products but you sure are good at it! I bet you want to dance a little jig every time you look at the floating deck with its awesome railing!

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 2 роки тому +12

    Now that was something to come up with for sure. Persistence payed off again for you ! You're doing an unbelievable job with your projects April. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

  • @edgewood99
    @edgewood99 2 роки тому +2

    Shiver me timbers! Its a BOAT RAILING!

  • @fynbo1007
    @fynbo1007 2 роки тому +5

    Very beautiful railing, thank you for sharing your story. God bless you, your team and family.

  • @Wordsnwood
    @Wordsnwood 2 роки тому +5

    Knowing that the thumbnail is from the last seconds before the drone crashed makes it extra good.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Yep! If you know....you know. :) Thanks for watching.

  • @dalemciver7118
    @dalemciver7118 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome Job April

  • @yinn2yang
    @yinn2yang 2 роки тому +3

    beautiful

  • @RyJones
    @RyJones 2 роки тому +4

    That is pretty cool

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 2 роки тому +2

    Very beautiful. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

  • @whataguy7032
    @whataguy7032 2 роки тому +5

    I just completed an installation of a high tensile wire porch retention system to keep people and pets from falling off (It's a 10 drop to the ground.) It worked really well and the material to do about 60 feet with six strands of wire cost less than $300.00. I couldn't be happier with the results. It wouldn't work for your application, though, it requires straight runs only.

  • @hassanal-mosawi4235
    @hassanal-mosawi4235 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing those tips!

  • @gpanizzolo6090
    @gpanizzolo6090 2 роки тому +2

    Hola April! Hermoso trabajo! Gracias por compartirlo! Un abrazo!
    Germán, Montevideo, Uruguay

  • @denisemccarson1163
    @denisemccarson1163 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! There are no words to describe your deck and railing. Awesome, beautiful, gorgeous, isn’t even close. Thank you

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 2 роки тому +4

    Great job. I like those handrails. Looks great 👍. Thanks 😊 🙏

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +2

      Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

  • @shelbydog1100
    @shelbydog1100 2 роки тому +2

    That’s so cool

  • @pkt1213
    @pkt1213 2 роки тому +3

    Spectacular!

  • @TimfromAlabama
    @TimfromAlabama 2 роки тому

    Beautiful. Now, just add LED lighting underneath the railing tops and under the bottom of the deck and with the app change the colors at night to set it off even more. Then, you can sit on the deck at night with the lights of LEDs.
    I need you to come to Alabama and build me something like this, only a regular deck that's going to be about 5 feet off the ground on the back of my house. You do such great work you could make a killing working things like this for others...lol.
    Thanks, April for all you do. You inspire others that anyone can do things like this. Keep up that energy. Hugs from middle Alabama.

  • @richardburguillos3118
    @richardburguillos3118 2 роки тому +1

    It came out looking amazing. And that blower looks POWERFUL (echo.. echo.. echo..). Now you need a couple of awesomely built picnic tables. Thanks for sharing the build.

  • @samirbhatt4813
    @samirbhatt4813 2 роки тому +3

    Nice work

  • @garynagle3093
    @garynagle3093 2 роки тому +2

    Wow. That came out fantastic

  • @robertjosephmurphyii4947
    @robertjosephmurphyii4947 2 роки тому +3

    Very very beautiful April great job.

  • @BYOTools
    @BYOTools 2 роки тому

    I love working with Viewrail. such a great product and LOVE this build. Well done!

  • @tdavey5599
    @tdavey5599 2 роки тому

    WOW!!! and thank you for the wave--I always wait for the wave--that is the best part!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jimmyjames3220
    @jimmyjames3220 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that looks awesome April! I would enjoy having lunch on that deck for sure.

  • @rexg1960
    @rexg1960 2 роки тому +2

    Wow great system and great job!

  • @keithlea6804
    @keithlea6804 2 роки тому

    I have been build decks since 87 and if may. That is one fine looking deck. I wish i could see it in person. Its funny i look at every tradesman work everytime i walk into a building. Wish i could have spent 5 years as a Mason learning that trade. Nice build 👍

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @justiciaparaespana7236
    @justiciaparaespana7236 2 роки тому

    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G greetings from Spain from US-Spanish citizen!!! ;)

  • @colinroberts4892
    @colinroberts4892 2 роки тому

    even though its aluminium and steel the railing looks very organic and suits that deck perfectly. great party platform

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I think so too and just love it. Thanks for watching.

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 роки тому +1

    Your deck turned out absolutely beautiful April…. The handrail definitely added the finishing touch! Of course, the duck, duck, goose made for a great finale. The signs are a nice little addition! Thanks

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @nica.rivera
    @nica.rivera 2 роки тому +2

    I love the way they look and even makes me want to buy some, not sure for what but i loved them.

  • @robertbass5283
    @robertbass5283 2 роки тому

    Very cool…now, you need some picnic tables.
    Great Work April ❗️

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 2 роки тому

    The tree decking looks so stunning, the see through railing system is the best. Pete Nelson the tree house man would be envy over this deck.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @christinakindler9112
    @christinakindler9112 2 роки тому

    This is THE MOST AMAZING deck I have ever seen. Dang Girl!! You have come so far, I'll say this....
    I'm proud of you WOW!!!

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking 2 роки тому +1

    This is a modern looking railing for your floating tree deck April! It definitely will turn heads. It’s been FUN watching this deck build from the beginning to the competition. The “Duck” “Duck” “Goose” signs are an awesome humorous touch to this “Fantastic Floating Floor” !!! Well Done April!!! 👍👍

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

    • @doubledarefan
      @doubledarefan 2 роки тому +1

      Reminds me of the Duck Duck Goose game from when I was in preschool. About 4 decades ago.

  • @wolfgangschmidtke8023
    @wolfgangschmidtke8023 2 роки тому +1

    Hallo April super Deck super Arbeit danke !!!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @vincentmcclelland9179
    @vincentmcclelland9179 2 роки тому +1

    I hope them post have caps, they look like a great place for a red wasp nest to build

    • @Outsideville
      @Outsideville 2 роки тому

      She showed that they have foam in them. I wasn't sure why. Maybe that was a reason.

  • @edgewood99
    @edgewood99 2 роки тому +31

    Well, it is a floating deck...it deserves a boat railing.

    • @doubledarefan
      @doubledarefan 2 роки тому +1

      Ha ha Whatever floats your boat. 😀

  • @davecurda2350
    @davecurda2350 2 роки тому

    Oh man do I love this deck.

  • @jorgemachado2009
    @jorgemachado2009 2 роки тому +3

    Exelent Greta Job 😍

  • @Terry_1111
    @Terry_1111 2 роки тому +3

    This was one of my favorite projects of yours! You did a great job with all of it. Love the railing system, but it looks very expensive. I'll have to check it out for my own deck! Thanks for all you do and teach, April!

  • @WilliamSmith-yn3wq
    @WilliamSmith-yn3wq 2 роки тому +1

    I just added a view rail in my home. It was easy and looks great. Nice work...

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Awesome! I just love the looks of it. Thanks for watching.

  • @michaelmiller1109
    @michaelmiller1109 2 роки тому

    Pure gold! I have loved this deck since the beginning.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @FamilyWinn
    @FamilyWinn 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing. Love the design. Construction can be such an art with a test of patience.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Absolutely! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @hansangb
    @hansangb 2 роки тому

    Holy smokes is that great looking. It's like you're living in the trees. Wow.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I just love the looks of it. Thanks for watching.

  • @JTDesign1
    @JTDesign1 8 місяців тому

    Great idea, and a quirky but beautiful looking deck. People love curves, but so few contractors do, and now you know why.
    I've also specified View Rail, and like their product but not their limit of liability waiver. Got into some trouble with a glass rail system that was 1" lower than codes allow. Fortunately, the local inspector gave us a waiver also.
    One issue I have with your newel attachment is that it won't meet the IRC code for lateral resistance if you are just attaching it to that bendy thin fascia board. Here in Washington, they require us to get that engineered! For some reason that is very hard to do.

  • @velray1231
    @velray1231 2 роки тому

    Ok now I'm jealous. Seriously!

  • @wilsonrush5098
    @wilsonrush5098 Рік тому

    Awesome job April wow and wowing at that deck🎉

  • @redrazor9996
    @redrazor9996 2 роки тому

    Fantastic result April. Really inspirational with all your videos. 👌

  • @hj8607
    @hj8607 2 роки тому +2

    You have a gift being able to see the big/complete picture and planning ahead to avoid complications . Very nice finish !

  • @speliotis
    @speliotis 2 роки тому

    Impressive craftsmanship....

  • @cswatson4823
    @cswatson4823 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice young lady. As always keep it up

  • @davidgrey4487
    @davidgrey4487 2 роки тому

    I watched the original build a year ago and it was amazing, great to see its continuing, it needs a barista up there and some tables, will be awesome for visitors

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the build. Thanks for watching.

  • @scotttroutman3573
    @scotttroutman3573 2 роки тому

    Saw the deck before you got the railng up. Have got to stop by and see it with the railing. It looks awesome on video. Can't wait to see it in person.

  • @GarlandLym
    @GarlandLym 2 роки тому

    Stunning project. So impressed with your success. Seemed like yesterday when you were making a fence in your backyard.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! And thanks for staying along for the ride.

  • @jackheritage2222
    @jackheritage2222 2 роки тому

    That rail system really enhanced the beauty of you already beautiful deck.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I think it enhanced the beauty also. Thanks for watching.

  • @OG_Jack
    @OG_Jack 2 роки тому

    That darn wave still makes me smile 😃 !

  • @wispyturtle
    @wispyturtle 2 роки тому +1

    I love this channel so much, I always look forward to seeing your uploads and learning new things and possible projects I can do myself around the house. I can learn so much here and I love your channel so much. Thank you for sharing your projects with us!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Awesome! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @Saddlebum042
    @Saddlebum042 2 роки тому

    BRILLIANT & BEAUTIFUL!

  • @Ray_Sellner
    @Ray_Sellner 2 роки тому

    Awesome looking deck. I'm 15 minutes North of The Wood Shed. I'm embarrassed I haven't stopped in yet. Love those live oaks.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 2 роки тому

    🤗 BEAUTIFUL 🤩 🤩WE APPRECIATE YOUR WORK AND SHARING 😍😍😍

  • @SoulFU2
    @SoulFU2 2 роки тому

    Look great April! Love it!!!

  • @T_157-40
    @T_157-40 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing again!

  • @gaetancrepeault9333
    @gaetancrepeault9333 2 роки тому

    Gorgeous rail

  • @Wrench421
    @Wrench421 2 роки тому

    Always an inspiration! Got me back into the shed before bed tonight.

  • @rollsroyce7325
    @rollsroyce7325 2 роки тому

    You are Awesome, Good Job April 👏👏👏👏👏👸❤
    one year already, time passes so fast 😱🥺

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Yes it does! Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @xylocraft222
    @xylocraft222 2 роки тому

    What a brilliant piece of work!

  • @ianpearse4480
    @ianpearse4480 2 роки тому

    Wow, stunning.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! It really is! I'm so pleased with how it turned out. Thanks for watching.

  • @truus5653
    @truus5653 2 роки тому

    i have followed you on this build every step of the way and boy o boy what a beauty , love from The Netherlands

  • @JimFleming1953
    @JimFleming1953 2 роки тому

    You're really having great success with your adventures, April, congrats are very much in order...
    Also this floating deck is simple and gorgeous. I really think the minimalist is the best way to go. The trees must love it. LOL!!!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I just love how it turned out. Thanks for watching.

  • @stargazerwolfrider5071
    @stargazerwolfrider5071 2 роки тому

    Vice nice. Glad you were able to find something that worked so well for that deck.

  • @tonybarringer1771
    @tonybarringer1771 2 роки тому

    The final product is awesome!! Thanks for sharing!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

  • @mike.b.beltran
    @mike.b.beltran Рік тому

    Looks great! Didn't realize you are in the area. We have been looking at doing this railing system on our house. Will definitely stop by to check it out.

  • @katherinecarroll3706
    @katherinecarroll3706 2 роки тому

    The rail looks awesome. I loved watching this project.

  • @patdoe5242
    @patdoe5242 2 роки тому

    Looks amazing and perfect to

  • @doolittlegeorge
    @doolittlegeorge 2 роки тому

    Looks like you're moving in!

  • @Jumpman67
    @Jumpman67 2 роки тому

    Wow you have a huge deck.

  • @mariadetalpa4821
    @mariadetalpa4821 2 роки тому +1

    Muy bien. Saludos.

  • @adriant2176
    @adriant2176 2 роки тому

    Amazing looking fabulous

  • @dreamingtree
    @dreamingtree 2 роки тому

    So proud of you! Great job!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @danaskubic2145
    @danaskubic2145 2 роки тому

    Simply amazing, thanks for sharing April.

  • @uweschuttoff7411
    @uweschuttoff7411 2 роки тому

    Duck Duck Goose, I love it 😁

  • @GoodTimesHomestead
    @GoodTimesHomestead 2 роки тому +2

    I’ll be right over for lunch. 😉👋🌊

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.1977 2 роки тому

    It looks awesome, April!

  • @georgeeads8689
    @georgeeads8689 2 роки тому

    Awesome April. That railing is great.

  • @TD-3269
    @TD-3269 2 роки тому

    Nice job young lady!!

  • @briand8934
    @briand8934 2 роки тому

    That is gorgeous!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

  • @sloapmonkey123
    @sloapmonkey123 2 роки тому

    Love your channel Arpil. Love the such high quality videos and crafts you have been putting together. Been watching since you tore out that big staircase on the side of the house and rebuilt it. Always excited to see what comes next

  • @JimBurdan79
    @JimBurdan79 2 роки тому

    Well those other companies missed an opportunity! I love the design and finish of the tree house deck.

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Well their product simply wouldn't work for the curves here. It's the difference between Cable and Rods. With Viewrail being the only company to use rods, it is a perfect fit.

  • @blackthumbgardener
    @blackthumbgardener 2 роки тому

    totally worth the wait. It looks fantastic.

  • @beautybyleanne76
    @beautybyleanne76 2 роки тому

    I was waiting for this! Turned out great!

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm so pleased with the end result, I just love it! Thanks for watching.

  • @merlinsatrom6678
    @merlinsatrom6678 2 роки тому

    Beautiful railing April! What a great deck!

  • @mindyash6116
    @mindyash6116 2 роки тому

    That's a beautiful deck. Thanks for all those helpful tips.

  • @skbounds5837
    @skbounds5837 2 роки тому

    My favorite project of yours ever!! Great job.

  • @NoneyoBisniss
    @NoneyoBisniss 2 роки тому

    I drive by regularly (on the way to kayaking) and always wondered why you hadn't done the railing. 😄. Good job on addressing it. Looks wonderful. 🥰
    Boat ramps 11 and 23 rule! 😆

    • @AprilWilkerson
      @AprilWilkerson  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Yes, it took awhile but I'm so pleased with how it turned out. Thanks for watching.