Attach Railing To Concrete Wall

Attaching a wooden railing to a concrete porch adds a touch of elegance.

Attach railing to concrete wall.

Attaching railing to a concrete wall. Concrete screws come in 3 16 and 1 4 inch diameter in lengths up to 3 3 4 inches. They can be used in concrete block and brick. How to fasten a stair rail to concrete.

Drill holes into the concrete that are the right diameter for lead shields using a masonry bit in a hammer drill. The process for attaching the railing to the concrete is nearly the same as attaching it to the concrete base. Many people are choosing wooden railings over iron because wood does not rust and it s easy to remove or replace. Both hex head and phillips head styles are available.

Insert lead shields into the holes in the concrete. This time we will use concrete screws rather than concrete anchors. The main difference is the type of fastener you will use to attach it to the concrete. It s an easy project that you should be able to finish in less than a day.

Mark the location of the holes in a metal post bracket on the concrete.