Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement.
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Time: 2-3 weeks
Cost: $1500
Skill Level: Moderate
Tools List for Installing a Metal Railing:
Measuring tape
Coring drill
Masonry drill
Level
Caulking gun
Shopping List:
Metal railing
Anchoring cement
Mixing cup
Sponge
Caulking
Steps:
1. Locate a local welding company to make the railings for the steps. This process usually takes up to 3 weeks.
2. Measure roughly 4” from the wall and 4” from the edge of the steps to place the railing. Use a marker to trace around the edges of the railing.
3. Use the coring drill to drill out holes for the railing. A scrap piece of stone can be used to guide the drill.
4. Use the masonry drill to clean out the hole made by the coring drill.
5. Dry fit the railings to ensure a correct fit.
6. Pour a small amount of the anchoring cement into the mixing cup and add water. It will immediately begin to cure, so work quickly.
7. Pour the anchoring cement into each hole. Clean up any excess cement with a damp sponge.
8. Check the railing for level before the cement cures. Let it set up for 30 minutes.
9. Add a bead of caulking around each hole to protect it from water.
Resources:
A custom metal railing can be purchased from a welding shop. Mark recommended using one with solid steel posts. The one Mark installed was made by Mike’s Welding Company (http://www.mikesweldingco.com/).
All the materials Mark used for this installation, including the caulking gun, the anchoring cement, and the coring drill, can be found at home centers.
Expert assistance for this segment was provided by MJM Masonry (http://mjmmasonry.com/).
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Came here for Roger, was immediately disappointed
Hi
Messy and not installed the best way
Seem like I've been out classed with that drill and bit.
I need you guys at my house..I have a wall badly patched stone wall, and stairs, stoop in need of repair and railings.
does any one know how deep it needs to drill for the railing?
This did not like me! Poor labor job.
Code for guardrails is 30". Guardrails are taller than handrails and serve a different purpose. Vertical edges greater than 1/2" require edge protection. You can do that with a curb wall, obstacle, or handrails. Stairs require handrails on both sides, and ramps with a rise greater than 6" require handrails.
Hollow metal huh lmao. Sounds like he knows a whole lot about it.... I could use the thinnest “hollow” material sold and use bolts and make it just as secure as that. With probably half the time and half the cost. . An the caulking,,,,,, lmfao cmon man!!! You’ve gotta be one huge dumbass to believe the things this guy says.
If this video was supposed to significantly aid the diyer, then long story short, they fell far short - oh well - onto the next video