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How I Replaced My Deck Spindles With Wire Railing

I removed the old spindle-style deck railing and installed wire railing for an updated look.

OutcomeCompleted project
Deck with the original spindle railing
Before: the original spindle-style railing.
Old deck railing removed and stacked
During: taking down the old railing.
Deck after the old railing was removed
During: the deck after removal.
New deck railing posts and materials
During: posts and materials for the new railing.
Deck railing frame being assembled
During: assembling the railing frame.
New railing frame at night
During: the railing frame taking shape.
Deck railing frame and stairs at night
During: the frame beside the stairs.
Deck railing frame before the wires are installed
During: the railing frame before the wire infill.
Deck railing with horizontal wire installed
After: the new wire railing.
Finished wire deck railing overlooking the yard
The finished railing looking out over the yard.
Completed wire railing and deck
Another view of the wire railing.
Finished wire deck railing with lights at sunset
The deck railing with lights at sunset.
Finished deck and illuminated railing
The completed deck and railing.
Furnished deck with illuminated wire railing
The finished deck, ready to enjoy.

I took down my old spindle-style railing and installed a wire railing on my deck.

What I did

I removed the old spindle-style railing and installed the new wire railing. I am gathering the specific railing system, materials, measurements and installation photos so I can share the exact details of my project.

What to consider

Railing systems depend on strong posts, proper attachment, spacing and tension. Before selecting a system, confirm that the complete assembly is appropriate for the deck and meets the local requirements for guard height, openings, strength and inspections.

Know your limits

A deck guard protects people from falls. Follow the railing manufacturer's installation instructions and local building requirements, and use a qualified professional where the structural support or compliance is uncertain.

How to adapt this to your project

Measure each railing run and check post condition and attachment. Select a complete railing system suitable for the span and local guard requirements, and use the manufacturer's specified post spacing, connections and cable tension rather than copying my layout.

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