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Santiago
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Wanted: Railing ideas for 2nd story deck
We've just finished the framing and sealing of our 14' X 23' roof deck and I'm looking for railing ideas. Something other than 4X4 posts with a
sagging 2X4 top rail.
I'm thinking of having railing only on the sides and rear and none on the front where the patio roof connects - nice unobstructed view. Comments etc
welcomed - I'm fairly thick-skinned.
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Santiago
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By the way- I should say that I'm a wood stair railing builder but somehow I don't think a nice cherry railing would would be in keeping and the
upkeep would be a *itch.
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Santiago
I could send over my architect ... just keep him away from the sauce.
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On the other hand, a friend has used some old semi-twisty telegraph poles for his railing and they look terrific as rails. There are buttresses every
10-12 feet or so where they pass through. 2 rails high makes a nice affect..and it's definetely Baja.
The downside is that one must maintain them every year...else the termites win the battle. The upside is they also attract the carpenter bees which
in turn provide targets for your trap team at c-cktail time.
I have a picture somewhere and will post.
[Edited on 7-21-2008 by Pompano]
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Santiago,
On my upper deck we just constructed a 4 block high wall as shown in picture. Works, while obstructing part of your view.
Another suggestion in next answer. Too lazy to go through Bucket.
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vandenberg
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Santiago,
This is the railing at the covered second story patio deck.
You could just construct block pillars for the 2X6 or 4X6 beams ( mine are clear redwood ). Thusfar held up for 16 years.
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Russ
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Here are two ideas I used on my first house here.
Concrete pilasters with concrete cap
Wood framing and wood lattice
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Great ideas, I am going to remember this. Beautiful homes everybody!
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Vertical posts with horizontal vinyl coated wire spaced every 6 inches apart between the posts
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Santiago
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Vertical posts with horizontal vinyl coated wire spaced every 6 inches apart between the posts |
Yes - that's one on the top of my list. Practically invisible.
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vandenberg
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Vertical posts with horizontal vinyl coated wire spaced every 6 inches apart between the posts |
Yes - that's one on the top of my list. Practically invisible. |
Not only "practically invisible", but also just practical.
Can be used to dry your wash, etc.
That's when you're not on your deck otherwise it would impair your view somewhat.
Forgot to mention: Also kind of ugly 
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Natural native woods, palm, cardon and organpipe cactus
[Edited on 7-21-2008 by Sharksbaja]
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Thanks Nomads for photos on unique home designs. My railing design had 3 key elements to ponder.
1. Open view
2. Beverage platform
3. Minimize maintenance
My builder came up with the cross beam idea, even though I didn't want to maintain the wood. I'll have to suffer a few hours every other year by
sealing it from weather, boo hoo!
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Open railings such as wire with turnbuckles attached to wood posts provides a secure yet open and durable design.
Walls provide apparent security but in Baja at times -like 6 months a year, a cool slight breeze and better view is heaven and blocking it is a big
mistake, also open railings like the wire/turnbuckle allows other to see in like neighbors and it actually adds to security when you're gone.
Frankly after having built many low wall railings I am finally a fan of open style-- less is more in Baja California.
[Edited on 7-21-2008 by gnukid]
[Edited on 7-21-2008 by gnukid]
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Pompano
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Railing photo found...
Found that railing pic, Santiago. Unique old telegraph poles that do not interrupt any views.
Good luck with your project.
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Santiago, You're a builder, so you know about load-bearing. Any railing that keeps people from falling off the roof will work and a little shade will
make it cooler.
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Pompano
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This realing thread brings this Baja home to mind.
A friend of mine owned a house on the hill near Posada south of Mulege for many years. It sat high up and had NO railings on it's large wrap-around
decks for over 30 years. We had countless parties and get-togethers up there. We somehow managed to keep everyone off the rooftops and rocks below.
Recently it was sold and the first thiing to go by the new owner was...railings. Somethings just take time.
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The cable look is nice for unobstructed views. Lots of companies make them. They can go in wood or steel posts.
http://cablerailmn.com/
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Those are nice Taco de Baja.
May be glass would look great!
READY SET.....................
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Santiago
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadock
Thanks Nomads for photos on unique home designs. My railing design had 3 key elements to ponder.
1. Open view
2. Beverage platform
3. Minimize maintenance
My builder came up with the cross beam idea, even though I didn't want to maintain the wood. I'll have to suffer a few hours every other year by
sealing it from weather, boo hoo! |
BDoc: is that plexiglas on the side of your deck? if so, how does it work/cleaning? Mi esposa mentioned plexiglas for the wind but I don't think
it's a good idea at my place due to the killer west winds and the occational chubasco.
Pomp: That's a great railing - lots of character.
Sharks: How the heck did they attach the treads?
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Santiago,
Those are 7' tall tempered glass panels on my main deck to block the usual west/northwest wind. My bbq sits there, as does one of my patio tables,
so I'm sable to cook outside and entertain if wind is up.
For rustic look, Pompano's poles look great. Horizontal wire looks very clean, like Taco de Baja's pix. I have also seen lots of tempered glass
panels used to maximize views.
Also, Nomad Bajamigo warned me about wrought iron in an ocean climate.
I was also thinking about black aluminum ballisters(at Lowe's) that I had used in my previous deck in Denver as iron sub.
Simple works every time for me. Did I mention my beverage balancing doesn't work well on the horizontal wire concept?
Your patio below palm frond roof looks cool.
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