Railing Components Buying Guide
For best results when constructing your wood railing, select each component according to the buying guide below.
| Buying Guide | ||
|---|---|---|
Item |
Recommended Qty. Per 8' |
|
1. Select Spindles or Balusters |
Turned Spindles |
18-* 2 x 2 or 15-* 2 x 3 or 3 x 3 |
| Balusters |
18-* 2 x 2 |
|
2. Select Post |
4 x 4 Post |
1 (+1 to end a run) |
3. Select Railing |
2 x 4-8' Top Rail |
2 |
2 x 6-8' Top Rail |
2 |
|
4. Select Insert Rail (hides fasteners) |
2 x 3-8' Insert Rail (where available) |
1 |
8' Fillet Strip (where available) |
1 |
|
5. Finial or Post Cap |
Finial or Post Cap |
1 Per Post |
Post Cap Base |
1 Per Finial |
|
* Based on 4" spacing between spindles or balusters. Check local building codes to ensure code compliance.