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Am I required to replace a non code compliant balustrade?
I am purchasing a flat in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Prior to purchase, I had the building inspected and they've noted that the balcony balustrade doesn't meet height requirements for my ...
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How should I install hardwood flooring around spindles?
I have oak steps that we installed up to a living room that is carpeted. How do I install hardwood floors and deal with the spindles on the floor? My husband made adjustments when he did the stairs ...
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What are my options to replace my porch railing?
My front porch has an existing railing that was clearly put up in a hurry. Since the wood was not properly treated, the top and bottom railing pieces are warping and the balusters are starting to fall ...
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How can I set up a removable stair railing?
I need to install a handrail on a set of interior stairs. I also need to be able to remove the handrail and balusters so that furniture can be taken up those stairs because of limited clearance. how ...
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How should I add a rail on a carpeted stairway that's open on one side?
I'm buying a house with carpeted stairs leading into the basement. Attached is a picture of it. I have very little skill when it comes to home improvement. What's the easiest and most economical ...
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How do I install a handrail for stairs?
The staircase to my basement has a metal handrail that I was able to pull out of the wall because the brackets take a single screw and those single screws were only 1/2" long.
I would like to replace ...
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Refinished Rusty Railings Already Rusted!
I have exterior steel railings that have factory seal and paint. They started rusting, due to nicks in the paint, from show shovels, kids, etc. In summer 2009, I completely stripped one of the ...
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Kee Klamp web shop?
I have to make a new railling around a stairwell and i would like it to be made of galvanized tubes connected by Kee Klamps.
Does anybody know of any webshops in Europe where i can buy Kee Klamps?
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What is the order of installation for a stair railing?
I am rebuilding a set of steps, and have decided that I need to replace the handrail at the base of the steps. This is one of the exposed handrails, with ballisters and a newel at the end. This is a ...
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At what height should a stair handrail be?
I am almost replacing the steps to my front porch. It is 5 steps so I definitly need a handrail, but I don't know exactly how high to make it. I have some posts that should be plenty tall but I can ...
