How To Replace Porch Pickets (Balusters)

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Porch railing pickets--or "balusters"--frequently become damaged or warped. Fortunately, it's not difficult to replace porch pickets! This video from The Honest Carpenter will show you how to replace standard porch pickets with ease.
Materials:
1-1/4" treated pickets/balusters
2-1/2" exterior-grade deck screws

Tools:
Hammer
Tape Measure
Drill
Driver

How-To:
1) Remove old railing pickets by knocking them out or unscrewing them.
2) Measure existing balusters.
3) Cut new balusters to match existing balusters.
4) Pre-drill screw locations and "countersink" screw holes.
5) Attach balusters, appropriately spaced, by driving screws through pre-drilled holes.

Keep in mind that porch pickets used to be much thicker. Newer porch pickets measure about 1-1/4" thick, while older porch pickets were upward of 1-1/2" thick. If you're replacing your porch pickets, be sure to measure the existing ones to make sure that standard pickets will work as replacements.

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Видео How To Replace Porch Pickets (Balusters) канала The Honest Carpenter