Architectural Tips for Installing Balustrade Structures within Round Porch Columns

Architectural Tips for Installing Balustrade Structures within Round Porch Columns Generally, to erect round porch columns, people invest in balustrade, balustrade system column and porch columns. However, it could be a pretty tough job when it comes to setting up a balustrade railing that come with square ends into a round porch columns. There is a technique of doing it.

Want to know, how it’s been done? Mentioned below is the procedure of doing it.

Procedure Number One: First, you will need to determine the inner dimension present between the porch columns by measuring it up. Now, make a mark on the top and bottom rail using a measurement of 3 by 8 Inches, which is less than the space between the centerline of the 2 porch columns. Remember, when the round porch column is sharpened, the bottom rail would have shorter space when compared to that of top rail.

Procedure Number Two: After you have ascertained this measurement – Get hold of a circular saw or table saw and make a “V” by cutting it to the marked point in the middle of the rail.

Procedure Number Three: To hold the curvature of the column, you need take the help of a router and make the edges round of the “V”. You will need to be extremely cautious while cutting as this process will take a considerable amount of time.

Suggestion: Suppose you have recently erected the porch columns, you might be able to acquire a small section of the column to use as a prototype.

You may also identify the column’s diameter and produce a paper prototype that would facilitate you to place on rail’s top and sketch to reveal the column’s curvature.

Procedure Number Four: Once you have fittingly incised the rail and rounded it, now it’s time to erect the rail with the appropriate mounting hardware into the round column. First, the bottom rail should be installed. After that is done, install the Balustrades, and finally complete the top rail on top portion. You can wedge the rail on both the sides. To assist holding the rail in its place, make use of an adhesive.

Procedure Number Five: After it’s been erected and when the adhesives have become totally dry. Now, apply caulk to the joints, and then get the caulk painted. Ah! You have got a completely finished rail that goes into your porch column.

This is just a guide for you. However, ensure that you always take the help of a professional or get an astute carpenter when you need to execute this installation process. Nonetheless, to perform a successful installation professional skill, experience and workmanship is required!