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Building a Custom Stair Railing
Building a Custom Stair Railing
Bob visits with carpenter Kenney to look at stair details. Kenney shows Bob how to add strength and rigidity to the railing ...
Building a Porch Railing
Building a Porch Railing
Ryley helps build a porch railing on the Roxbury project. Bob discusses the building codes that pertain to the rail and ...
Building the Foyer Staircase
Building the Foyer Staircase
Bob visits with Mark Fortunati who is building traditional looking staircase in the foyer. The stringers, which hold the ...
Building the Porch Rail
Building the Porch Rail
The carpenter shows Bob the railing on the deck off the master bedroom. Explaining that code requires it to be 36 inches tall. ...
Carpentry Work on the Trim and Cupboard Restoration
Carpentry Work on the Trim and Cupboard Restoration
Bob Ryley installs a chair rail and replaces the glass in the doors of the dining room hutch. Ryley cuts the necessary pieces ...
Composite Deck Railing Installation
Composite Deck Railing Installation
In this segment Bob watches the crew install the railing on the deck. The composite railing product comes pre-milled to ...
Creating a Gingerbread Railing
Creating a Gingerbread Railing
Bob meets Ryley outside the Victorian style house in Massachusetts to help him with the railing. Ryley starts with two by six ...
Custom Millwork
Custom Millwork
When renovating an older house, consider custom millwork. Cut a section of the railing you need to replicate. The manufacturer ...
Installing a Railing on the Hot Tub Deck
Installing a Railing on the Hot Tub Deck
House three of the Elmwood project. Bob Ryley helps install the new railing on the hot tub deck.
Installing Cedar Deck Railings
Installing Cedar Deck Railings
Tim Berky is building the cedar deck railings, first by notching the edge board to receive the posts. Each post sits flush ...
Installing Stair Handrails and Balusters
Installing Stair Handrails and Balusters
Stair railing and balusters are installed. Bob Ryley describes the techniques used and the various checks and balances to make ...
Installing the Speed-Rail®
Installing the Speed-Rail®
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Installing Underground Sprinkler System; Replicating Porch Balusters & Railing
Installing Underground Sprinkler System; Replicating Porch Balusters & Railing
House eight of the Elmwood project. The side entrance deck needs more support. An underground sprinkler system is installed ...
Low-Maintenance Composite Decking
Low-Maintenance Composite Decking
The composite deck is complete and the rails are being installed at the Mashpee, Massachusetts home site. Bill Naumann of LP ...
Mahogany Deck and Railings
Mahogany Deck and Railings
The Mahogany railings for the elevated rear deck are being constructed, and Bob meets with Kevin Parquette who is doing the ...
Marine Look Banister
Marine Look Banister
Bob visits with Ron at the Coach House. Ron is installing a railing and newel post on the second floor. He is using 3/8-inch ...
Painting Railings
Painting Railings
If you’re painting a porch that has railings, paint the railings first. Follow with the outside edges of the floor, working ...
Porch Railing and Screen Door Installation
Porch Railing and Screen Door Installation
House five of the Elmwood project. Bob Ryley helps install the new railing and new screen doors. An underground sprinkler ...
Reconstructing the Stair Rail and Balusters
Reconstructing the Stair Rail and Balusters
Bob and Ryley begin to reassemble the stair rail and balusters. Ryley demonstrates the various fastening and plugging techniques.
Removing a Banister
Removing a Banister
Here's how to disassemble a banister and balusters for refinishing. Using a block, gently separate the banister and newel post ...
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