Gazebo railing plans

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January 6,
2015

This step by step diy woodworking project is about gazebo railings plans. This article
features detailed plans for building basic railings for the rectangular gazebo. You can
always adjust the size and the design of the railings to suit your needs. There are many
backyard projects featured on our site, so don’t be afraid to browse through the rest of
the woodworking plans.

It is essential to invest in high quality materials, that are also water-resistant, such as
pressure-treated lumber. Cut the components at the right size by using a circular saw
and smooth the cut edges with a sand block. Don’t forget to ask a skilled friend to assist
you during the project, especially if you don’t have a large expertise in the field. You need
someone to hold the components into place, while you drive the screws in.

Made from this plan

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 Fitting the railings

Materials
A – 8 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 65 1/4″ long, 4 pieces – 89 1/4″ long SUPPORTS
B – 62 pieces of 1×6 lumber – 27″ long BALUSTERS
C – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 65 1/4″ long, 2 pieces – 89 1/4″ long HANDRAIL

Tools
Safety gloves, glasses
Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips
Use a good miter saw to make the angle cuts
Drill pilot holes before inserting the screws

Time
One Week

Related
PART 1: Gazebo Plans
PART 2: Gazebo railings plans

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Building gazebo railings

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 Fitting the support rails to the faces

The first step is to fit the 2×4 supports to the front and back faces of the gazebo. Drill
pocket holes at both ends of the supports and secure them to the posts using 2 1/2″
screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure the corners are right-angled. Make sure
you recess the supports 3/4″ from the face of the posts. Use a spirit level to make sure
the supports are horizontal.

Fitting the baluster to the sides

Next, attach the 1×6 balusters to the supports, as described in the diagram. Place the
balusters equally-spaced and secure them to the supports by using 1 1/4″ screws. Add
glue to the joints, in order to enhance the bond of the components.

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 Fitting the support slats

Next, fit the supports to the front face of the gazebo, as described in the diagram. Drill
pocket holes at both ends of the slats and secure them to the posts using 2 1/2′ screws.
Add glue to the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth. Adjust the size of the
railings to suit your needs.

Fitting the balusters

Fit the slats to the supports and secure them into place using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to
the joints and remove the excess with a damp cloth. Place the slats equally-spaced to get
a professional result.

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 Fitting the hand rails

One of the last steps of the project is to fit the handrail to the structure. Drill pocket
holes at both ends of the 2×4 slats and secure them to the posts using 2 1/2″ screws. In
addition, insert screws through the handrail into the supports, as to enhance the bond of
the components.

Gazebo railing plans

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Fill the holes
with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Check out the rest of the deck
projects, to see more ways to improve the look of your garden.

Smart Tip: Apply several coats of stain or paint to the wooden components, if you want
to protect them from decay and to enhance the look of the rectangular gazebo.

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