DawnM Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I apologize for all the home improvement questions. We have a wrap around porch and the stairs to get up to it are brick (porch is wood). The stairs have no railing and when we moved in, it apparently was not a problem. But in the 9 years we have lived here, the rules have changed and we can't sell it without adding a railing. Can you buy railings already sized and where do you get them/order them?. What kind? Wood? Wrought Iron? Other (please state). THANK YOU! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I would try a good lumber yard. are there railings on the wrap around porch? I would try to go with something esthetically similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 I can't do it myself. DH says he doesn't have time. So, it will have to be hired out. I thought maybe I could order them pre-cut. If they are iron, DH could install them. If they are wood I don't mind painting them and DH installing, but someone else will have to make them. Dh doesn't have time. Dawn I would try a good lumber yard. are there railings on the wrap around porch? I would try to go with something esthetically similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yes, you can purchase pre-made railings at places like Lowes and Home Depot. Both for the porch and for stairs. They will have metal and wood. We did a wrap around porch and the rail of a long wheelchair ramp up the side with the wooden ones. Depending on how much you need, it can actually be much more cost effective as it is much less labor-intensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Premade for stairs? I don't see it on their website, that is one reason I am asking. The porch has railing. We just need it for the stairs. Yes, you can purchase pre-made railings at places like Lowes and Home Depot. Both for the porch and for stairs. They will have metal and wood. We did a wrap around porch and the rail of a long wheelchair ramp up the side with the wooden ones. Depending on how much you need, it can actually be much more cost effective as it is much less labor-intensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Premade for stairs? I don't see it on their website, that is one reason I am asking. The porch has railing. We just need it for the stairs. Yes, everything from just a banister and posts, to a full rail system. Depending on the stairs, as in whether they are 'regular' spaced, you might have to install the stringer set first. Kind of like an upside-down version of what the stairs themselves (the treads) are laid upon. That provides a flat surface to install the rails/banister system on. Do you have a picture? I can help pin down where to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 No, but I can get one, it may just have to be Monday though, we are heading out for the weekend soon and I have got to get ready! Thanks, Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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