Freestanding porch, patio, and deck planters that sit on the ground and create boundaries or gardening spaces.Rail top planters that sit atop rails and create more privacy.Over the railing planters that hang over rails and add curb appeal.We offer three types of planters for your decks and porches to choose from to accommodate almost any exterior design: We can also make custom deck rail hooks to fit your needs. All of our railing planters can be attached to decks, porches and balconies with our durable steel hooks. PVC Corbels for non-Window Box applicationsįlower Window Boxes TM is a manufacturer direct of deck rail planters and flower boxes for porch and balcony railings.

Cedar Corbels for non-Window Box applications.

8'H x 7.25'W PVC Liners for Our Metal Window Boxes.

12'H x 12'W x Length Architecture Grade PVC Liners.

10'H x 10'W x Length Architecture Grade PVC Liners.

8'H x 8'W x Length Architecture Grade PVC Liners.

8'H x 7.5'W Light Duty Inserts for XL Size Window Boxes.

7'H x 6'W Light Duty Inserts for Standard Size Window Boxes.

8'H x7.25'W PVC Liners for Our Metal Window Boxes.

8'H x 7.25'W PVC Liner with Copper Patina Coating.Tapered Panel Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Cunningham Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Daisy Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Self-Watering Wrought Iron Window Boxes.Modern Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Charleston (Black) Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Traditional Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Charleston Window Box with Self-Watering Option.Farmhouse PVC / Cedar Planters on Wheels.Farmhouse Rectangular PVC / Cedar Planters.Pennsylvania Deluxe Rectangular Planters.120' Window Boxes - 10 Foot Window Boxes.108' Window Boxes - 9 Foot Window Boxes.of force applied to the mid span, on the side of a post and on top of a post.Ī safety factor of 2.5 is included in the numbers listed above. Concentrated Load Test: The top rail must be capable of holding a point load of 500 lbs.Uniform Load Test (for IBC applications): The top rail must be able to sustain 125 lbs./foot length of force applied horizontally or vertically.Infill Load Test: The strength of the balusters are tested so that a one-square foot area must resist 125 lbs.If you are using a circular cross section, then the handrail must have an outside diameter of between 1-1/4” and 2”.Įngineered railing systems must be tested and certified to meet IRC and IBC building codes. Flat 2x4 and 2圆 handrails do not meet the requirements for graspable handrails. A variety of gripping shapes may be acceptable but must meet requirements for the gripping surface. The handgrips must allow a minimum of 1-1/2” space between the handrail and the guardrail or wall. Handrail ends must be returned and terminated at rail posts. The top edge of the handrail must be placed between 34” and 38” above the nosing of the stair treads. Handrails are required for stairs in many applications and must meet standards as specified by R311.5.6.3 in the IRC code. The sweep space between the deck surface and the bottom rail must be less than 4'. To achieve this, you should check to make sure you meet the post spacing requirements for the type of posts you are using and how they are attached to the deck. There is also a safety factor required by the code, so testing loads are higher for manufactured railing systems. force anywhere along the top of the rail. The guardrails must be strong enough to withstand a concentrated 200 lb. In the case of guardrails for stairs, there is an exception that allows up to a 6” diameter sphere through the triangle opening formed by the stair riser, stairtread and bottom rail. A variety of styles are allowed as long as the interior sections of the rail don’t possess any openings large enough to pass a 4” diameter sphere through.

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