Anchoring Metal Railing to Exterior Wood Steps
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Posted Aug 3, 2017, 9:31 PM UTC
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Preferably coated screws that are made to withstand the elements
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Move the railing in so that the screws go into the the stair stringer instead of just through the tread
I second this. and use longer screws.
Do you know if there's a way to tighten up between the flange and the actual balusters? There are the flathead screws, but they don't seem very effective.