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cecnolan

How are the horizontal railing boards connected to the posts?

12 years ago
I am planning the same railing on my 2nd story balcony. Current plan is to screw the ends into the posts, but we are a bit uncomfortable relying on screws in tension. Your design is so clean, which is exactly what we want! Thanks.
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    12 years ago
    Correct, if you are toe-nailing that is a very bad connection, not recommended for this type of railing system design.
    cecnolan thanked ODS Architecture
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