Porch Railing Rebuild

A contractor rebuilt an exterior balustrade in white oak after the original assembly failed due to poor water management, with the flat lower rail allowing water to pool and cause deterioration. The new design addresses drainage issues that compromised the durability of the modern-looking original installation.

We recently rebuilt an exterior balustrade in white oak, replacing a failed assembly (shown below) that had a clean, modern appearance but did not manage water effectively enough to last. Why the Original Balustrade Failed The original lower rail was flat, so water pooled on its surface and worked…

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