| Rooftop Garden: Metal Rail Transformation |
| How to cover metal railing with redwood panels |
From "Home Transformations"
episode DHTR-201 |
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7. Next, assemble the panels from the base (figure G).8. To secure the frames, use prime coated screws. They are specifically made for outdoor applications (figure H).
9. Next, paint the railings a natural looking forest green color (figure I).10. To attach the new panels, secure them with bolts through the pre-drilled holes in the rails (figure J).
11. Once the panels are installed, start on the cap rails also made of redwood. They are made with brackets and strips of 2x4s (figure K). They are secured in place to the posts with lag bolts.12. Typically, an inspector will use a four inch children's ball to see if the gap in the rails are to code (figure L).
RESOURCES :
Manual Retractable Awning
Style: Elegante
Color: Linen with Forest Green Trim
Website: www.retractableawnings.com
Rope Light
Style: 1/2" Incandescent Rope Lights
Color: White
Website: www.noveltylights.com
Terra Cotta Pots
Website: www.norcalpottery.com
Plants and Vines
Variety: Pink Bower Vine, Clemetis, Tea Rose, Verbena
Website: www.pacificnurseries.com
Power Tools
Website: www.skil.com and
Website: www.makitatools.com
Hand Tools
Website: www.stanleytools.com
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