Not quite as solid but potentially nicer looking.
How to attach a 2x4 railing to siding.
Where the railing runs into the house some decks use a 2x4 attached to the house s siding rather than a 4x4 post.
While vinyl siding affords a homeowner with a variety of beneficial features strength is not one of them.
Cut off a 1 4 inch piece of railing from the top and bottom rail to use as a template for the wall mount.
Drill pilot holes through the openings on the bracket through the exterior surface of the house and into the sheathing.
Hold a deck railing mount bracket on the spot you marked on the wall.
I have 4x4 posts on the interior of joists blocked and secured with through bolts.
I used small spacers between the siding and the 2x4 to ensure a solid contact and ensure no water could get behind the siding.
Learn how with this helpful video.
Vinyl siding is a popular economical building material.
Of course galvanized brackets are not aesthetically pleasing but you are mentioning 2x4 railing here so im assuming this is no modern architectural marvel.
Cut through the scrap material with.
Use a 2x4 with nicely cut ends and secure the railing section to it.
I am ready to work on railings on a deck project.
It s easy to install trex transcend deck railing.
Slide a rail bracket.
I am using 2x4s for upper and lower rails with the black plastic systems to attach to the posts with some aluminum rectangle spindles fastened to the outsides of the rails.
How to attach a railing to vinyl siding.
But the panels themselves aren t very thick.
The vinyl siding interlocks with itself to form a cohesive protective shell around the house.
Hold the bottom rail at the desired height on the vinyl siding.
However this creates a place for moisture to collect so most builders install a 4x4 post a few inches away from the house as shown here.
Then attach the 2x4 directly to the house with screws.