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QUESTION & ANSWER
Posts on a rooftop deck; new decking on old framing
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DAY'S END: Outside-Rail Photo Finish
Outside-rail photo finish
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Time-Saving Guardrails
by Mark Clement
This belt-and-suspenders approach yields sturdy, good-looking results.
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Tips for Installing Aluminum Balusters
by Bobby Parks
A couple of simple jigs quickly line up the parts and pieces for a stylish railing system.
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Rod Railings
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
With steel rods and stock rails, you can build a safe and profitable balustrade.
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QUESTION & ANSWER
Railing connections and 500-pound sideloads; notching posts; lab testing rail posts
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Installing Cable Railings
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
Two specialty tools and a few techniques expand your design options.
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Better Decks = Higher Profits
by Jim Craig
Premium materials, production building methods, and custom touches make you more money
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