This plan for a louvered post railing is also one of our favorites. You can also look at a number of louvered fences in our Showcase area. And don’t forget to read Howie’s Tips, at the bottom of the page, before you get going.
![FLEX-fence-Building-a-Post-Railing FLEX-fence](https://flexfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/FLEX-fence-Building-a-Post-Railing.gif)
Dimensions
FLEXfence post railing
![post_railing_1 FLEX-fence](https://flexfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/post_railing_1.gif)
![post_railing_2 FLEX-fence](https://flexfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/post_railing_2.gif)
Note
The drawings are to be used as a guide only.
MATERIAL LISTING
- 2/kits FLEXfence
- 2/pcs. – 2″ x 4″ x 34″
- 4/pcs. – 2″ x 4″ x 0″
- 6/pcs. – 2″ x 4″ x 35¼”
- 10/pcs. – 1″ x 6″ x 31″
- 4/pcs. – 4″ x 4″ x 43¼”
- 4/pcs. – Post tops (optional)
- 33/pcs. – #8-2″ wood screws
- 1″ finishing nails
- Exterior grade carpenter’s glue
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Pencil
- Measuring Tape
- #1 Robertson Screw Driver-Green Handle or (Philips Screw Driver)
- #2 Robertson Screw Drive-Red Handle (Philips Screw Driver)
- Hand Saw
- Hammer
- Chisel
- Combination Square
- Protective Eyewear
- Level
OPTIONAL TOOLS
- Drill with appropriate bits & counter sink bit
- Router with decorative bits
- Power saws – Mitre & Skill
HOWIE’S TIPS
- When attaching the FLEXfence brackets onto the rails allow for the brackets to move freely (swivel). Do not over tighten!
- When sizing FLEXfence always cut the rails and operating bar with hand tools and never with power tools.
- Always wear protective goggles.