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How to install aluminum railing on concrete steps.
Use a marker to trace around the edges of the railing.
Repeat this step for each flange.
Whenever you are installing aluminum porch railing into concrete there are a few things you will need to keep in mind to make this process easier.
Center the flange so that the post hole marking is in the center of the flange.
Place a metal flange over one of the marks on the concrete.
Attaching the railing to a concrete base to attach your railing to concrete you will need a hammer drill to drill into the concrete a standard drill for drilling into the pipe an allen wrench to tighten the fittings a hammer a tape measure hack saw vacuum extension cord and a sharpie marker.
Place a marker in each of the four screw holes in the flange to mark the concrete.
Large diameter tapcons or ldt s are the fastest strongest fasteners i ve found for anchoring to concrete.
Thomas needed to install a short railing for the two concrete steps in his father s garage.
Place your metal railing set the metal railing on the concrete steps with the concrete anchors protruding through the railing s anchor points.
He found the l 160 railing kit and was able to add a solution to this problem quickly and with minimal effort.
Place a washer lock washer and nut on each concrete anchor to hold the railing in place.
Get the height as well as the length of your porch railing measured.
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