deck 2X4 rail, simple, PT

Construction estimating unit cost for installation of a simple 2x4 deck railing.

One lineal foot of railing.

NOTE-- This cost only includes the deck railing. To calculate the total cost of a deck, you'll also need to add posts, deck floor joists, deck flooring, and possibly other structural framing work. You may also need to add costs for connecting the deck to an existing structure, including flashing and other details.

We figure that a carpenter can install approximately 3 lineal feet of finished deck railing per hour.

The cost includes 3 feet of treated 2x4 lumber and 1 foot of treated 2x6 lumber per foot of railing, with an 8% waste factor. This provides a railing member every 12" with a 2x6 cap on the top of the railing.

NOTE-- In some localities you may need to provide a higher railing height and/or tighter railing spacing (this format provides a 3 foot railing height with 8 1/2" openings between the rails).

$17.95 per lineal foot of deck railing

Deck perimeter from the Exterior Dimensions screen.

Based on crew timing and job costing data from several decks built by Turtle Creek Construction.

Architect Starter File, Construction Starter File, Developer Starter File, Framing Starter File

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