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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
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Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Appleton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found him hard to work with (e.g. doesn't listen, pushy about doing it his way.) I was really hesitant after the estimate but he just kept pushing about it and I didn't have any other options - but I was sorry afterwards. I don't really like it, the quality doesn't seem great - but most important, it's not level. Drives me crazy and looks bad - just three panels and it's not level! Makes me nuts looking at it - feels like I threw my money away."
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+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JD Metal Fab
5.0(
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Metal Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceMetal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Appleton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We specialize in all metal applications, specifically welding any mild steel or cast metals. This includes stainless steel, aluminum and cast aluminum, and lead. We have the ability to machine and bend parts. We can also apply sandblasted or glass blasted finishes. We have experience in food grade metals, including dairy.

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Howes Construction
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Appleton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Howes Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Felix Medrano
New to Angi
Metal Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Appleton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Felix Medrano is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Eagle Eye Builder, LLC
New to Angi
Wood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Appleton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Trip charge only for jobs more than 50 miles out. Kurt has 16 years of military service to our country and is as dedicated to his customers as he is to his country. Kurt has an attention to detail like no other, making sure the job is done right the first time.

Under Deck Landscaping
Porch Framing
Exterior Porch Awaiting Finish
Interior Porch Flooring Finish
Porch Interior Front

+62

Response time6 days
Install Stair Railings questions, answered by experts

While they sound similar, handrails and guardrails serve different purposes. A handrail is the part of the railing you grip for balance and support while walking up or down stairs. A guardrail, on the other hand, is a safety barrier designed to prevent falls from elevated platforms such as balconies, decks, or stair landings. A single rail system may serve both functions in some staircases, but code requirements can differ for each.

Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from flying debris, especially when cutting or drilling. Work gloves are also essential for gripping tools and handling sharp or splintered materials. If you’re working on a second-story deck or near an edge, consider wearing a safety harness. Hearing protection is a smart choice when using power tools, and steel-toe boots can prevent injuries from dropped materials.

Building codes typically require handrails if your porch is 30” or more off the ground. However, it's important to check your local regulations and building codes to make sure, as this can differ depending on your location. When in doubt, check with a local porch handrail pro, who will know the local codes and be able to get permits if any are required.

Railing height codes do not differ for indoor and outdoor structures. Instead, what will have the biggest impact is the type of rail (hand versus guard rail), what your local building codes dictate, and the scope or height of your stairs, deck, or balcony to begin with. 

The same rules apply for decks and balconies. Balcony guardrails should also be at least 36 inches and up to 42 inches tall. Additionally, they should be able to support a certain amount of weight without collapsing—200 pounds of horizontal load or 100 pounds vertical load and 50 pounds horizontal load simultaneously. 

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