I'm looking to put a sliding gate (3' x 3') in the entry way of an elevated deck. I am thinking top and bottom "weatherproof" sliding railings, any ideas about how to approach this? Any websites you can recommend? Any particular type or brand of metal railings I should use? I tried Googling, but being a complete newbie in DIY I am not sure if I am using the most effective search keywords! Thanks everyone!
2007-09-01 03:41:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Certainly you might look at every other style of sliding door, IE: Glass sliding doors. showers, closets, and determine some effectiveness in your application thought.
Aluminum would be best for exterior use.
There are a couple of factors to consider,,,in my opinion
The TRACKS used. One might have to span and be attached to the floor of the deck, causing issues of trip hazzard??? Your other issue will be the attachment point and strength of the TOP slider and extending the bottom slider, allowing a 3 x 3 gate to not sag.
2007-09-01 06:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-07 08:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by manciel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All valid answers so far; and no suggestion is prohibitively expensive. With no disrepect meant I also chuckled with the answer of BEATING A PATH. Obviously you must want something decorative; or have some aesthetic agenda in mind. RIVER ROCK by the bag covers approx. 2 sq. ft. at approx 2 inches thick. A cost might be in the $3 to $4 range. Pavers can be purchased at 12 16 18 inch squares usually, and on sale I've purchased truckloads under $3 each. With added effort you can grade an area; lay a weed barrier; frame a walk with treated lumber; or stone; brick; etc. You can Flush the path to ground level; have it above ground level; and or just let weeds and grass grown between pavers. If you wish to spend a bit more get Flagstone/slate pieces. Pour concrete in a framed path space. If you want to not stress about barefoot; get RED Volcanic rock. In any case there are multiple options; and at your choice for expense and effort. Steven Wolf AKA "The Deck Doc"
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2016-04-14 09:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-08-15 02:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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