Deck stair railing

Building codes require deck railings for decks that are more than 24 inches off the ground. If stairs exist, then these are considered for adding a railing.

Guardrails must be provided on the open side of a stair where it is more than 30" above the floor or grade. Stair rails must be at least 34" high, measured from the nosing of the stair treads. No opening shall allow a 4 3/8" sphere to pass through...

A deck’s stairway should be carefully planned so that all the stair rises (the vertical height of the steps) and all the tread depths (the horizontal length of the step runs) are equal. If the bottom or top step is noticeably different in height or...

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Building deck stair railing

The final part of the deck build is the stairs. Building stairs takes some math and a little know-how. Follow these steps for a safe set of wood deck stairs. See the complete deck project from design to finishing touches at Lowes.com/BuildaDeck.

black aluminum spindles and graspable handrail

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

Stair railings, horizontal.

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NewTechWood specializes in composite deck railing, available in four beautiful colors and known for strength, durability and style. Learn more here.

With horizontal metal railing, a traditional brick home gets a modern makeover with new deck and steel railing. Secure and beautiful design for any project.

Horizontal Slat Design Horizontal slat railings are all the rage for a modern, minimalist look. Combining metal and wood, they offer both durability and style.

To show you can build your deck railing, here are over 21 customer examples to help inspire your next deck and porch project.