Metal porch railing--wire cables, hog wire?
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Comments (29)connietn- I very much appreciate your input. What originally sparked my idea for this fence was the stainless steel siding that the owner had installed on the dormer in the attic. The unpainted metal is very shiny and industrial looking. She has now also added this siding as deck skirting under the front porch. So that started me thinking along the lines of subtly industrial touches on a classic bungalow; traditional white wooden fence posts, but with a modern stainless steel cable strand between. But, I'm not trying to argue my position, or 'convince' anyone; opinions were what I wanted, and I thank you for taking the time to give yours. :)...See MoreWiring Confusion
Comments (6)You need to learn how to describe the setup correctly. A pair of 3-way switches controls from two locations. They are called '3-way' sine they have 3 screws. To control an outlet from three places requires a pair of 3-way switches AND 1 4-way switch (yep, 4 screws). The 3-way switches go at each end of the switch 'chain' with the 4-way in the middle. You can keep adding 4-way switches between the 3-ways for as many locations as you want. Multi-location switching requires 3-wire (+ ground) cables. Old installations may be missing the separate ground conductor (or use the armor of AC cable or metallic conduit). This post was edited by brickeyee on Thu, Dec 13, 12 at 10:42...See MorePreserving the view from screened porch
Comments (3)Have you tried the windex product for exterior windows? I haven't yet, but I just bought a bottle to try. You attach it to your hose. It's supposed to clean the glass without the need for you/me to get on a ladder, on the exterior. I'd try that on your Plexiglas, and if it works go with the glass....See MorePorch Railing, Cable/Wire System and Baluster?
Comments (5)I like the design in the photo you included with your question. Attaching the posts to the side of the balcony places the posts and other parts outside the balcony footprint, maximizing usable space. The bolts and are not visible from inside the balcony providing a clean look when viewed from within balcony. The bases of the posts in IloveRed's photo are, in contrast, fussy. Attaching the posts to the side may be stronger than attaching them to the top which might require some kind of bracket. -- amateur...See MoreRelated Professionals
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