You can purchase wrought iron railing in many different styles.
A wrought-iron railing will change the look of your concrete stairs and make your stairs safer to walk on. Wet concrete stairs are slippery, so having a railing could prevent a fall. The railing should be between 30 to 42 inches high, which is within arm's length for the average person. The top of the railing also needs to be easy to grip to effectively prevent falls. Check local codes for other requirements before installing a wrought-iron railing to your concrete steps. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure your steps with a tape measure to mark the locations of each rail baluster. Refer to the instructions in your wrought-iron railing kit for the measurement between each baluster.
2. Attach the railing brackets to the steps by setting the brackets in the locations where the balusters will be. Mark the locations of the screw holes. Drill holes down through the screw holes with a masonry bit and drill.
3. Set the brackets in place and attach them to the concrete with bracket lead masonry anchors and screws.
4. Set the bottoms of the wrought iron balusters into the brackets. Thread set screws through the bracket and through the balusters and tighten them with a wrench or screwdriver.
5. Assemble the top, bottom and intermediate rails by following the wrought-iron railing kit's manufacturer's instructions because each style of railing is different.
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