I aassume the joists are already in place, and you have the deck boards. The most important thing to remember is that the highest point of the deck needs the lowest rail - in this design 36" - lower parts of the deck will have a higher rail height as the rail stays level and the deck undulates! I won't go into construction techniques to meet building code, especially for things like fastening the railing posts to the joists (hint - use Simpson Strong Tie DTT2Z Deck Post Connectors) - this design does conform to general code requirements:Īs with any deck project, expect that your deck is not level, and make provisions when you construct the rail. The wider top rail allows you to hide LED light strips - see photo at the end for effect!.The design can be built without an specialized tools like a router or dado blade to frame the mesh, and doesn't require you to drill a million holes to hold the mesh.Pre-made lattice caps makes for a more discreet frame to hold the mesh.The double top rail minimizes any sag when spanning distances over four feet, just be realistic and conform to any building codes. I wanted to share my design for a few reasons: See this design as an example on Instructables - I love it! There are lots of designs of exterior fencing using welded, galvanized wire panels - aka "hog" panels or "sheep" panels - I like them because they hold up well to the elements, are cost effective, relatively easy to use, and have a clean look with excellent visibility.
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