Use a 2x4 with nicely cut ends and secure the railing section to it.
How to attach a 2x4 railing to 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.
While vinyl siding affords a homeowner with a variety of beneficial features strength is not one of them.
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Of course galvanized brackets are not aesthetically pleasing but you are mentioning 2x4 railing here so im assuming this is no modern architectural marvel.
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.
Hold a deck railing mount bracket on the spot you marked on the wall.
Vinyl siding is a popular economical building material.
But the panels themselves aren t very thick.
Then attach the 2x4 directly to the house with screws.
Slide a rail bracket.
Cut off a 1 4 inch piece of railing from the top and bottom rail to use as a template for the wall mount.
I used small spacers between the siding and the 2x4 to ensure a solid contact and ensure no water could get behind the siding.
Cut through the scrap material with.
How to attach a railing to vinyl siding.
Hold the bottom rail at the desired height on the vinyl siding.
Attach a piece of 1 inch thick wood board flat to the house wall end of your railing with a few screws and then screw that 1 inch thick board to the house.
Not quite as solid but potentially nicer looking.
It s easy to install trex transcend deck railing.
I am ready to work on railings on a deck project.
No posts are required for the railing sections that meet the house.
Where the railing runs into the house some decks use a 2x4 attached to the house s siding rather than a 4x4 post.
Tip using bolts with fascia.