He used the rust oleum. That stuff will hold up. I’ve used it on all kinds of shit down here right on a hyper saline lagoon. One of the saltiest places in the world. Now maybe on rebar it may still oxidize. But I do have confidence in the paint
@@hootertexas9711 I’ve used rust oleum for graffiti purposes on all types of metals, from trains to gates, even rebar. There was this gate that was covered in the front with rebar to block the gates and trespassers from entering since it was abandoned, sprayed it and it still held up months later.
@@bobbysolar7172 By the time there's enough rust to look nice, wouldn't every rainfall result in dripping rust down the backs of the bottom posts? He'd be seeing ugly rust stains every time he walks down the stairs.
@@Cimreau maybe, I never thought of that. I have a rebar "gate" for one of my trucks, never noticed rust puddles but also never looked for it. It's moved around a lot so rust probably doesn't have time to be a problem either.
Code specifies that there can be no area on a stair system that has a gap greater than 4". So between the rebar and the stringers, the missing risers, and likely the spacing between vertical posts are all violations.
@radtothebone23 Not stringers every 4". No gap greater than 4". Stringers require either a riser (a vertical board you would "kick" when going up the stairs) or that the treads are not more than 4" apart in height. My comment was that the stringers were missing parts that made them legal.
This is against code in most regions: -You can’t install spindles horizontally with that much space in between; children will use it as a ladder. -You can’t install spindles vertically with that much space in between; children will stick their heads through the space and get stuck -Finally, railings are safety features - they need to be able to take the full blunt force of a toppling adult at its weakest spot in order to serve its purpose; if an adult were to fall directly in the middle area of the bars - the bars would flex and rip out of their holes. Now there’s safety hazards falling with with the victim which could cause even more injury. Looks nice though 👍🏼
Without throwing a tape on the spacing, looks like 4” between rebar, would a 6” sphere pass through the stair to spindle triangle? Hard to say. Horizontal steel cable is acceptable i dont see why rebar would be any different. I dont know where he is but i bet the inspector would pass it.
I don't know what children they have in those parts where you read that code but in the rest of the world even the babies have a bigger head than the space between rebars.
Love this and looks beautiful! But just an FYI, having the rails horizontal like that is against building code (dangerous because kids can climb up them and fall off the other side). If you don’t have kids/guests with kids, then not a huge concern, but something to keep in mind if you ever plan to sell!
Yeah--also the gap between the stair treads and the lowest rebar is too large. Any place that HAS building codes in place would say this is a violation.
One more note regarding safety if you are somewhere that has building codes. Horizontal railing systems usually have to be anchored and tensioned to prevent them from flexing and allowing a body to pass through if an adult falls against them.
Not sure where you build but the only code around here requires less than 4 inches of free area . We build most rails on view property with Stainless steel cables and they always pass inspection.
Building code often differs by city, and certainly differs by state. It's probable that there's not a code for rail on a private residence, again depending on where you live
that's the WE factor, if you married you know, we have things to do, we have to get this done, we have to go here, there, or whatever. Also, we did a great job on this, didn't we? I have resided that I have an invisible mouse in my pocket an we get things done.
I got to say.. been a contractor for over 40years and this is the first set of stairs I’ve seen done right. You put a top step coming off the deck to get the top plate/hand rail joining the top post at the same height as the deck railing. 💯
Absolutely looks amazing! Only one thing, I'm afraid you might have needed to install a vertical rebar support (let's call it a post) in the middle to prevent the horizontals from getting bent because (SOMEBODY will try to see how strong the rebar is). Thanks for posting! Love it.
Climbable guards is not in building code, not safe, but it is not a code issue. However, there are a few other not code compliant issues with this. 200 lbs lateral force resistant, doesn't extend to the top and bottom tread, not grasphable, and the ends are not turned in to prevent items catching. That is just the hand rails. The staircase is also not code compliant. You built a hazardous transition point. Should some slip and fall, they will own you.
Ditto. The lack of a base rail would do it here. If those steps get slick and somebody goes sideways, pray they don't break a leg and tear every ligament and tendon on their way down. 😖
@@jon10231 horizontal or “climbable” is a code issue in some places. The spacing could be a problem as well. In the building code where I am I think the max distance between rails is 3-1/8”.
@@frankarchuleta5427 same thought and risk cut ends sharp for others nearby when they pop out. A support post midway would eliminate risk of pop out but could still bend a bit. Rebar is not cheap either.
people dont understand risk, most construction workers dont use eye protection unless mandatory by employer. I worked in IT at Pratt&Whiney and anyone entering the plant work area was mandatory to wear company issued eye protection..😊
@@andreh.dupuis8475 YES! You got it. My job has taken me to many factories over the years where safety gear is required. But we shouldn't need anyone to tell us that it's important. I lost 50% vision in one eye suddenly one day and it changed my life forever. Safety glasses are so easy.
Very nice! In a lot of states this doesn't meet code bc kids will use that horizontal alignment as steps and climb over the railing with often tragic results.
@Doug Foster That really comes down to the county level. There are many inspectors across the country that don't give a damn about the ICC, especially in more rural areas. GC for 32 years.
@@dougfoster2923 ICC? Really? Does it look like he is in Ireland? You are a 25 year member of an entity nobody gives a hoot about. Australians sure do things different than here too. Yeah, they don't care about your little ICC either. ICC is meaningless anywhere outside of one of their meetings.
Nice and rustic for an outdoor setting. Back in the day I would see things like this indoors in older houses staircases or open walkway landings, usually right when they were being ripped out and replaced with wooden. This look doesn't fit indoors, but is perfectly lovely outdoors.
Nice job! It's funny you mention the straw fire. As soon as I saw you cutting over the straw I was like he better be careful. No sooner did I think of it when you immediately mentioned it. 😂
It’s the wrong type of saw for cutting steel. Don’t do that again you will get hurt. It’s also the wrong type of blade, that’s why it was sparking, and it’s also blunt now. Just use a grinder, cheaper and safer. But you still get the sparks.
Safe hand rails filling in the empty spaces do you can keep your loved ones safe do as not to fall. I wish my daughter s landlord would build my daughter her new staircase in her rental house as she slipped and fell on those old rickety steps with no rails to hold on to all the way down with rough cut sharp Rick walls of lime. She scraoef her left arm and wound up going to the hospital to find she had a very bad sprain. She s ok after 4 days of help from a friend and I see this ad a blessing for help to keep her off her foot til she could bear weight on it. Thanks to Theisen she healed and watched her 3 little sons of 7,6and 4.
The rust WILL eventually come through. My grandfather built one for their porch a while back so I’ve seen it. But I love it and the idea of it. So I would just come through ever 5 years or so and sand it and re-coat it the best you can. This is not a hate comment or a downer comment, it’s just my opinion. Good job, buddy!
More importantly if anyone puts any pressure on any of the "railings" they are going to bend, and they will never be straight again. As far as I know, rebar is never a good idea to use for finish product
@@MordecaitheBuilder and the guy who did that on the inside...had a 2nd and smaller one for a small landing step set....he put tiny LED ropes ,up the rods ,and plexiglass in front of the rods, and into dado joints in the 2x4's looked like wood, metal and neon......and oh my...the effect was killer !!
Looks good but 1. Remove rust first 2. Warm steel and prime with a rust inhibator prime 3 then warm and paint. Id bet the rust will come through the single coat of rustolium. Additionally there is a paint that will turn rust into an inert malicite mineral find it at chandleries. Nice job
It looks absolutely beautiful. However, as a mom of four, one of which is a toddler, this guard rail makes me so nervous. Kids will climb that. It is soooooo tempting for them. Vertical rails would have been better.
Electricians play with wood all the time, though. Hell, you're probably getting some guy to tickle your throat for you with his wood as we speak. Get it? Because electricians prefer the refreshing taste of penis. Because, gay. Mercy, explaining things to electricians is AWFULLY HARD
The only thing I would have done differently was I'd put the hand rails into the 2x8's first then put them between the 4x4's. Just because it would be a little easier then bowing the rebar into place. Looks amazing though...
So that's what it's come to? We don't want kids doing any of the things that kids do now, climbing being high on that list. Mostly because parents had rather sit their kids in front of a screen and leave them there to entertain themselves rather than put forth the effort to be involved and have to watch them.
Great job, looks awesome!! Should've done a 22.5 degree on the handrail though. Plus lift the board for the rebar about ten inches or so then put them all in the predrilled holes, hammer the board down with another board so it doesn't scar the finish piece maybe instead of bending them in...
The edge of the end rail should have had an extra design element by simply adding more wood underneath the rail’s base. A solid piece of woodwork adhered together to the bottom half. This would allow grabbing into the wood more firmly. », like a bannister.
That looks nice but the rust will come back. When it does I recommend a product that you can spray on and it turns the rust to a paintable primer. Overall a great project, thank you.
Things like this drive me mad. I just wish governments and councils would just back off of some things. Sure, set regulations for electrical and structural standards. So what if bars can be used as a ladder? Am I gonna sue myself if my kids climbed them and fell off? I just don't get why they're needed...
@@DreamSmuggler the code is so stupid builders don't kill folks. The parents of your kids friends would probably sue. Or to protect a future owner who decides not to get a inspection if there was no deck permit
@@MOE13576 OSHA has nothing to do with it, it would be building code. Things like this can cause issues when selling a house if an inspection is required, I'm just trying to be helpful. Also it might keep his small child from taking a header. You have a nice day!
@@rosariodimaio927 well...now that you say that. I guess helping to choose it doesnt add much to the labor. Darn. Sounded good. I appreciate any kind of labor in building things. My dad built our first home. We didnt do anything but get in his way. He never said anything...just kept working in his off hours. We were in awe of his work and we told him that all the time. He took great care of us always til the day he died at 91. He did everything himself..never owed money..paid cash or went without. Died a rich man in many ways and knew God!
@@willaknotts1298that is a wonder and beautiful story! My wife works as a nurse and I’m building our first home by hand so yes it is MASSIVELY a team effort. I appreciate your comment, thank you!! 😊
@@moneyfornothing3264 It's a busy brain thing and about expansion so if you don't get it now explaining it to you really wouldn't do any good. Take care. Peace
The fact that we allow the world to misspell miss pronounce and Purposely say things incorrectly And use improper grammar Including in something as the news on TV. Is beyond me.
Looks great. It looks like you live in a cold climate. It wouldn’t have hurt to hit those with some zink oxide primer then hit them with black. I only say that because I live by the beach and everything rust and that seems to help tremendously
It looks great, but if a child slips and catches themself on the rebar... they might cut their hand. Have you considered putting something over it that's see-through? Like some kind of clear resin or something?
"My wife and I found this on pinterest" translation my wife found this and told me to build it😅
Sounds familiar
Story of my life
I pity all you married clowns; who drown your sorrows in beer and have a home that smells like feminine products
Love getting home from work, to do more work lol
Ong
I know how this went. "My wife and I" means she found them. Then she says "we could do this" meaning you do it.
Happens to me all the time.
Why is this shxt so accurate 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Never heard a truer statement in my life
This comment is so true, I’m not even married yet but i feel this 😂
And when she tells people about them she says "We" built these.
My wife knows I like projects like this. Yes her wording may be inaccurate 😂 but everybody wins!
Some serious “live, laugh, love” energy coming from this
Lmao!
Fuckin hate those stupid "design/decorative" sayings!
My duaghter says: Live Laugh Love
. . liposuction.
Lmao that’s a thing
😂😂😂😂
2 years later: why is my deck turning orange?
Months later
He used the rust oleum. That stuff will hold up. I’ve used it on all kinds of shit down here right on a hyper saline lagoon. One of the saltiest places in the world. Now maybe on rebar it may still oxidize. But I do have confidence in the paint
Not years months or less
@@clsanchez77 you don't need to remove any rust for it to work. Just remove anything that is loose and go from there.
@@hootertexas9711 I’ve used rust oleum for graffiti purposes on all types of metals, from trains to gates, even rebar. There was this gate that was covered in the front with rebar to block the gates and trespassers from entering since it was abandoned, sprayed it and it still held up months later.
Unless that rebar is powder coated, he'll be chasing rust forever.
Personally, I think the rust will look better... a weathered patina look.
@@bobbysolar7172 By the time there's enough rust to look nice, wouldn't every rainfall result in dripping rust down the backs of the bottom posts? He'd be seeing ugly rust stains every time he walks down the stairs.
@@Cimreau maybe, I never thought of that. I have a rebar "gate" for one of my trucks, never noticed rust puddles but also never looked for it. It's moved around a lot so rust probably doesn't have time to be a problem either.
The rust won’t hurt nothing let it rust
@@Cimreau that's exactly what will happen.rust stains not only where they enter the columns, but on the deck as well.a streaky mess.
“My wife and I” *proceeded to build it completely alone 😂. Wayyy to relatable brother
They don't help anyways. Better to go inside and fix you lunch
@@crow-vz5lx not with a large subset of these modern women. Unfortunately
Or maybe he wanted to do this part himself lol
@@crow-vz5lxwow how original
@@jonny-b4954 u get rejected a lot huh :/
Would really recommend do thorough prep work on the rebar. Sand, 2 coats primer, 3 coats paint.
Powder coating
I agree with you ,he needed to do a much better job of preparing the rebar he,s going to have a mess in 2-3 yrs.
Need to give them a bath in OSPHO. That will stop the rust.
Treat rebar with ospho prior to painting to prevent rust from bleeding through.
Code specifies that there can be no area on a stair system that has a gap greater than 4". So between the rebar and the stringers, the missing risers, and likely the spacing between vertical posts are all violations.
Correct, this DIY handrail will fail code because it can trap/strangle small children and animals with no vertical risers.
@@FBfogoAlso, there is no "graspable" handrail on the stair section.
Stringers every 4" ? That can't be
@radtothebone23 Not stringers every 4". No gap greater than 4". Stringers require either a riser (a vertical board you would "kick" when going up the stairs) or that the treads are not more than 4" apart in height. My comment was that the stringers were missing parts that made them legal.
@@joshuawiedenbeck6944 I understand now. Thanks!!
This is against code in most regions:
-You can’t install spindles horizontally with that much space in between; children will use it as a ladder.
-You can’t install spindles vertically with that much space in between; children will stick their heads through the space and get stuck
-Finally, railings are safety features - they need to be able to take the full blunt force of a toppling adult at its weakest spot in order to serve its purpose; if an adult were to fall directly in the middle area of the bars - the bars would flex and rip out of their holes.
Now there’s safety hazards falling with with the victim which could cause even more injury.
Looks nice though 👍🏼
As long as he has good house insurance he should be good! 🎉
If they don't deny your claim anyway because the railing wasn't to code.
Without throwing a tape on the spacing, looks like 4” between rebar, would a 6” sphere pass through the stair to spindle triangle? Hard to say. Horizontal steel cable is acceptable i dont see why rebar would be any different. I dont know where he is but i bet the inspector would pass it.
I don't know what children they have in those parts where you read that code but in the rest of the world even the babies have a bigger head than the space between rebars.
Nobody is going to mention the definite code violation. no toe boards.
I want an update on how long that black paint lasts 😂
Yeah really. No primer or anything either
About a week. I’ll be generous and say one month.
@@thomasmcmahan2014 So primer or even powder coat. So easy to be a critic.
@@darenmiller2218 So primer or even powder coat. So easy to be a critic.
That's what makes this ugly. Need pitch mastic or something. That bar rusted by the next day with rust color all over the wood
Love this and looks beautiful! But just an FYI, having the rails horizontal like that is against building code (dangerous because kids can climb up them and fall off the other side). If you don’t have kids/guests with kids, then not a huge concern, but something to keep in mind if you ever plan to sell!
Yeah--also the gap between the stair treads and the lowest rebar is too large.
Any place that HAS building codes in place would say this is a violation.
One more note regarding safety if you are somewhere that has building codes. Horizontal railing systems usually have to be anchored and tensioned to prevent them from flexing and allowing a body to pass through if an adult falls against them.
Usually doesn’t apply outside of city limits, but still…
Not sure where you build but the only code around here requires less than 4 inches of free area . We build most rails on view property with Stainless steel cables and they always pass inspection.
Building code often differs by city, and certainly differs by state. It's probable that there's not a code for rail on a private residence, again depending on where you live
FYI, you may want to wear eye protection cutting rebar or any metal with a grinder. It just takes one small grain of metal...
my wife and I 😂😂😂 why ain't your wife helping they just find shit for us to do 😭😭😭
That called 50/50
@@JR-dn2wq except irl it becomes 99-1.. 99%of the time she’s tellin me to do something and 1% I get in trouble by sayin no 😂
Facts brother
that's the WE factor, if you married you know, we have things to do, we have to get this done, we have to go here, there, or whatever. Also, we did a great job on this, didn't we? I have resided that I have an invisible mouse in my pocket an we get things done.
And then u ask for some help but your to demanding so they leave u to do alone🤣🤣
Looks great. I have young kids so I would've placed rebars vertically on the porch so kids can't climb and fall off.
That’s honestly a great idea. I have a 5 month old so she’s not climbing yet but will eventually lol
Next time soak the spot your gonna be working in 👍🏿stay safe brother
Looks good!
Thank you 😊
Bro., that looks fantastic!!! Metal and wood, love the mix of elements!
are you literally 7 years old man cmon
“Elements”
Elements?
_"How did he die?"_
"He used rebar as handrails"
Nice
Nice
I got to say.. been a contractor for over 40years and this is the first set of stairs I’ve seen done right. You put a top step coming off the deck to get the top plate/hand rail joining the top post at the same height as the deck railing. 💯
Absolutely looks amazing! Only one thing, I'm afraid you might have needed to install a vertical rebar support (let's call it a post) in the middle to prevent the horizontals from getting bent because (SOMEBODY will try to see how strong the rebar is).
Thanks for posting! Love it.
Looks good give a cuplé months dose rebar’s gonna look lik bananas 😅
Yeah I’m keeping a close eye on ‘em cuz if they start sagging imma throw support in the middle
it's a perfect ladder for the kids to climb on, I know from experience
@@MordecaitheBuilder I know for experience I’m also a carpenter , but is always good to see people trying to do new things and learn from them..💯👍🏽
@@karlmiller7500 🤣🤣 I’m sure 🤪
@@El_dela_Nissan always learning. That’s what makes life interesting:)
"My wife and I" while he's the one building it lol
She told him what she wants and he did it sounds about right
He’s the man. 🤷♂️
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder
Ladies, never ever forget that men build the society you enjoy everyday.
Looks great! Wouldnt comply where I am, horizontal and able to be climbed
That makes sense. Definitely gonna have to keep an eye on my daughter when she learns to walk lol
Should add support boards in center span to help prevent bending
Climbable guards is not in building code, not safe, but it is not a code issue. However, there are a few other not code compliant issues with this. 200 lbs lateral force resistant, doesn't extend to the top and bottom tread, not grasphable, and the ends are not turned in to prevent items catching. That is just the hand rails. The staircase is also not code compliant. You built a hazardous transition point. Should some slip and fall, they will own you.
Ditto. The lack of a base rail would do it here. If those steps get slick and somebody goes sideways, pray they don't break a leg and tear every ligament and tendon on their way down. 😖
@@jon10231 horizontal or “climbable” is a code issue in some places. The spacing could be a problem as well. In the building code where I am I think the max distance between rails is 3-1/8”.
Then your kid stands on rebar to create a new smiley face design idea. Either way looks amazing!
Or he gets his head stuck because it's so flexible
Nice! But I would wear an eye safety goggles next time cutting those rods 👍
Just form up the sides and pour in concrete. It will be real strong and rebar won't rust
I like the look, just if you have little ones they will love to climb them.
AJ great minds think alike 😂❤
And bend them and they fall out. Just like they were put in. 😂
@@frankarchuleta5427 same thought and risk cut ends sharp for others nearby when they pop out. A support post midway would eliminate risk of pop out but could still bend a bit. Rebar is not cheap either.
You the reason they put caution hot on a cup of coffee
@@cryptoland972 kids won’t have common sense it parents are lacking that gene 🧬 from their sire and dam 🦫. Survival of the fittest.
Beautiful! And you made it through the whole thing without losing your eyesight from not wearing safety glasses. Nice!!
It‘s called natural selection... only loosing your eyesight if your not a natural...
ALL4FITZ. Yeah, I was worried about those sparks flying not to mention any miniscuel pieces of metal.
people dont understand risk, most construction workers dont use eye protection unless mandatory by employer. I worked in IT at Pratt&Whiney and anyone entering the plant work area was mandatory to wear company issued eye protection..😊
@@andreh.dupuis8475 YES! You got it. My job has taken me to many factories over the years where safety gear is required. But we shouldn't need anyone to tell us that it's important. I lost 50% vision in one eye suddenly one day and it changed my life forever. Safety glasses are so easy.
WonderED THAT TOO! And if his EARS WERE RINGING without visible ear guards -WHAT?!
Works good as verticle rails too. A top rail that someone can grab and hang onto when slipping would be more functional
Been watching comedy shorts for an hour... that rustoleum comment was the funniest shit I've heard so far.
Very nice! In a lot of states this doesn't meet code bc kids will use that horizontal alignment as steps and climb over the railing with often tragic results.
Those codes are the same in every state. International Code Council member 25 years.
@Doug Foster That really comes down to the county level. There are many inspectors across the country that don't give a damn about the ICC, especially in more rural areas. GC for 32 years.
@@dougfoster2923 ICC? Really? Does it look like he is in Ireland? You are a 25 year member of an entity nobody gives a hoot about. Australians sure do things different than here too. Yeah, they don't care about your little ICC either. ICC is meaningless anywhere outside of one of their meetings.
Handrail isn’t code compliant graspable, either.
Not legal in Canada either
My wife and I.... Good start to "how was your weekend?"
Rebar that doesn't rust ... that'll be the day
I just love this as it looks better to have light come through instead of wood which wouldn't allow for that "airy" feeling.
Exactly! Wanted something functional but very open feeling and I think this accomplished that :)
Nice and rustic for an outdoor setting. Back in the day I would see things like this indoors in older houses staircases or open walkway landings, usually right when they were being ripped out and replaced with wooden. This look doesn't fit indoors, but is perfectly lovely outdoors.
Beautiful! Nice work, brother!
Thanks bro 😎
Some drunk guy stands on the rebar and bends all of it.
Nice job!
It's funny you mention the straw fire. As soon as I saw you cutting over the straw I was like he better be careful. No sooner did I think of it when you immediately mentioned it. 😂
🤣 right!? Shoulda just set it up elsewhere but it was a great place to paint the rebar lol
It’s the wrong type of saw for cutting steel. Don’t do that again you will get hurt. It’s also the wrong type of blade, that’s why it was sparking, and it’s also blunt now.
Just use a grinder, cheaper and safer. But you still get the sparks.
Safe hand rails filling in the empty spaces do you can keep your loved ones safe do as not to fall. I wish my daughter s landlord would build my daughter her new staircase in her rental house as she slipped and fell on those old rickety steps with no rails to hold on to all the way down with rough cut sharp Rick walls of lime. She scraoef her left arm and wound up going to the hospital to find she had a very bad sprain. She s ok after 4 days of help from a friend and I see this ad a blessing for help to keep her off her foot til she could bear weight on it. Thanks to Theisen she healed and watched her 3 little sons of 7,6and 4.
The rust WILL eventually come through. My grandfather built one for their porch a while back so I’ve seen it. But I love it and the idea of it. So I would just come through ever 5 years or so and sand it and re-coat it the best you can. This is not a hate comment or a downer comment, it’s just my opinion. Good job, buddy!
Thanks and yes I’ll definitely be maintaining it :)
Looks good but your top rail is going to warp over time. Try putting 2x4 edge wise under them. It’ll be stronger and less likely to warp.
Not a bad idea. I’m either gonna probably have to do that or add a middle 2x6 like I did on the main deck handrail
More importantly if anyone puts any pressure on any of the "railings" they are going to bend, and they will never be straight again. As far as I know, rebar is never a good idea to use for finish product
Saw this done about 5 yrs ago on an inside stair case..it too came out pretty awesome ! Nicely done. Peace n God Bless.
Thank you!! We are also adding it on the inside staircase. Happy new year to you!!
@@MordecaitheBuilder and the guy who did that on the inside...had a 2nd and smaller one for a small landing step set....he put tiny LED ropes ,up the rods ,and plexiglass in front of the rods, and into dado joints in the 2x4's looked like wood, metal and neon......and oh my...the effect was killer !!
Looks good but 1. Remove rust first 2. Warm steel and prime with a rust inhibator prime 3 then warm and paint. Id bet the rust will come through the single coat of rustolium. Additionally there is a paint that will turn rust into an inert malicite mineral find it at chandleries. Nice job
It looks absolutely beautiful. However, as a mom of four, one of which is a toddler, this guard rail makes me so nervous. Kids will climb that. It is soooooo tempting for them. Vertical rails would have been better.
The black rebar makes it look that much nicer! I wish I was this handy with wood (I'm an electrician 😞)
Hahaha…I’m not that handy with electrical so both are needed in the world :)
With the money Sparky makes he can pay a carpenter and the house payment. Come on man! Lol.
id rather be on the sparks money than the carpenters money
i am too now but i did have other jobs lol
Electricians play with wood all the time, though. Hell, you're probably getting some guy to tickle your throat for you with his wood as we speak.
Get it?
Because electricians prefer the refreshing taste of penis.
Because, gay.
Mercy, explaining things to electricians is AWFULLY HARD
Awesome idea. POR-15 would have been a good choice to apply over the rebar.
Pro tip there's a product called por 15 you paid it on with a brush 1 quart runs about 50 bucks its hands down the best product for rust remediation
I will definitely look into that!!
The only thing I would have done differently was I'd put the hand rails into the 2x8's first then put them between the 4x4's. Just because it would be a little easier then bowing the rebar into place. Looks amazing though...
Glad you got no kids to climb on them ? 😂❤
Exactly what I was going to post. Same way they were installed is the same way they are popping out under the weight of a small kids foot
Easy fix,just correct the kids with your hand against there bottom side !! Works every time for me 😉🙂😉
So that's what it's come to? We don't want kids doing any of the things that kids do now, climbing being high on that list. Mostly because parents had rather sit their kids in front of a screen and leave them there to entertain themselves rather than put forth the effort to be involved and have to watch them.
That's what kids do.🤦
Horizontal rails are against code because it can be climbed on.
Very nice. Hope the Rustoleum holds up.
You are a good Craftsman. Awesome
Thank you so much!!
You have angle settings on the circular saw for a reason.... And yes your faith in Rust-Oleum is very touching
I was thinking the same thing, but it still wouldn’t have reached the middle.
I figure moisture will run down that rebar and gather in those cute little holes he drilled in that 6x6, it will rot from the inside out in no time.
Though at a 45, his cut was at 90. How would the angle setting have helped?
There is a very good reason all hand rails shoulbe be built to code. Videos like this do all carpenters and the industry injustice.
As I was a stair guy by trade, I would like to say, Very good job sir.
The hell you are.
A stair master*
Looks great dude, I wouldn't have thought of using rebar for that but it works well.
Love it🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
fiberglass rebar would work great for that!
My mind: “This is a terrible Idea it will look terrible. “
My eyes : “ now way this looks amazing”
From a plane ✈️
I love that he admits he set the straw on fire even though it wasn't on camera.
Just to add a little drama. 🤣
Someone was bound to bitch about dry grass
Sadly, I did not get that on camera, he says. me in agreement. 🤣😍
my son-in-law did this for the loft in his garage...paint made the rebar hand and grip friendly
A really polished look on the stairs & porch. 👍
Thank you!!
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@@karthikdevanahalliThe cutting disc on the circular saw💀💀💀💀💀💀
Did he really cut rebar with a wood blade?
@@calebp4554 My momma
I like it but I think the tops will warp over time. You might need to add something underneath to keep them square.
Awwwesome! Ya he said it it’s a phrase!
hahaha...thank you
That looks amazing!
Thank you!!
Great job, looks awesome!! Should've done a 22.5 degree on the handrail though. Plus lift the board for the rebar about ten inches or so then put them all in the predrilled holes, hammer the board down with another board so it doesn't scar the finish piece maybe instead of bending them in...
Simple and cheap.
I like it !!
Thank you! 😊
That looks great. Nice work!
Thank you 😊
Looks great, you did an awesome job.
Thank you! I appreciate it:)
I love that! We were doing front and back porches.The put metal roof on but I had seen what I call hog wire. Wish I'd seen this first. Beautiful!
Hog wire also looks really good though! My father in law did that on his house :)
I woulda used a primer coat on the rebar. Railing looks good though. Nice job!
That is the most beautiful baby ladder I’ve seen yet
Ok so when you said “me and my wife saw this and WE had to try it” you ment she saw and told you to do it😂😂
The edge of the end rail should have had an extra design element by simply adding more wood underneath the rail’s base. A solid piece of woodwork adhered together to the bottom half. This would allow grabbing into the wood more firmly. », like a bannister.
I'm pretty sure with horizontal rebar you risk it becoming a ladder. Would have been a safer choice or "code" to run vertical ones. Looks good though.
Nice Job! That looks excellent. Rebar is just an awesome material bc I can be used for so much.
So true! Thank you :)
Looks really good keep us a good work
Thank you!!
when I build a set of stairs, I attach a 2x6 to the side of all stringers.. That makes them stronger and the stairs last longer.
I just built a complete set of metal handrails that I will never have to replace unlike wooden ones
How nice it looks. I like it.
Thank you!!!
That looks nice but the rust will come back. When it does I recommend a product that you can spray on and it turns the rust to a paintable primer. Overall a great project, thank you.
I am always amazed by builder's finished products. What a gift! The handrails look awesome! Excellent job.👌
Thank you very much!
Yes! rebar realy matches in with a nice wood stair and veranda...
Thank you! I thought so as well. :)
Great, you a built a ladder! Not up to code where I live.
It’s up to code except for maybe the bottom tread stairs. Dude did an excellent job.
What did you just say
Thank you!
Things like this drive me mad. I just wish governments and councils would just back off of some things. Sure, set regulations for electrical and structural standards.
So what if bars can be used as a ladder? Am I gonna sue myself if my kids climbed them and fell off? I just don't get why they're needed...
@@DreamSmuggler the code is so stupid builders don't kill folks. The parents of your kids friends would probably sue. Or to protect a future owner who decides not to get a inspection if there was no deck permit
I was about to say, you could start a fire; safety first, BUT THIS IS GREAT! I may have to try!!!!
🤣🤙👍
A quick touch with a router round over bit in the holes where the rebar go in would give a crisp finish.
Actually looks good!
That’s a sweet idea. I’d never thought of using rebar in that manor. Little spray paint and looks great.
Glad you like it!
Comment section complaining about rust and acting like he couldn’t just easily replace the bars before they get too bad. Good lord. 🤦♂️
First time I've ever seen rebar cut with a circular saw? Imagine if they had metal cutting tools !
A+ definitely. Amazing use of base materials to obtain such an expensive look. Kudos.
Thank you!!!
Cheep and awesome...Men at work.
Nice work sir !! Happy Wife ! Happy Life ! I learned this life lesson a long time ago
You might want to check code on the top rails. I think you are supposed to be able to wrap your hand around them.
Oh no !! Don't let osha see this🤦♂️
@@MOE13576 OSHA has nothing to do with it, it would be building code. Things like this can cause issues when selling a house if an inspection is required, I'm just trying to be helpful. Also it might keep his small child from taking a header. You have a nice day!
Use fiberglass rebar, and there will be no rust issues. It’s also lightweight and strong, and cuts easily.
Talented artist. Lucky wife! Great teamwork. Enjoy it all together forever.
Team work it's an overstatement where's she?
@@rosariodimaio927 well...now that you say that. I guess helping to choose it doesnt add much to the labor. Darn. Sounded good. I appreciate any kind of labor in building things. My dad built our first home. We didnt do anything but get in his way. He never said anything...just kept working in his off hours. We were in awe of his work and we told him that all the time. He took great care of us always til the day he died at 91. He did everything himself..never owed money..paid cash or went without. Died a rich man in many ways and knew God!
@@willaknotts1298that is a wonder and beautiful story! My wife works as a nurse and I’m building our first home by hand so yes it is MASSIVELY a team effort. I appreciate your comment, thank you!! 😊
You're the 1st person that I've seen Besides myself telling people to wear their headphones while they sleep and listen to the Oxford dictionary
🤣 ever wonder why?
What??
@@moneyfornothing3264 It's a busy brain thing and about expansion so if you don't get it now explaining it to you really wouldn't do any good.
Take care.
Peace
The fact that we allow the world to misspell miss pronounce and Purposely say things incorrectly And use improper grammar Including in something as the news on TV. Is beyond me.
Awesome looking porch!
Thank you!!!
Looks great. It looks like you live in a cold climate. It wouldn’t have hurt to hit those with some zink oxide primer then hit them with black. I only say that because I live by the beach and everything rust and that seems to help tremendously
It looks great, but if a child slips and catches themself on the rebar... they might cut their hand. Have you considered putting something over it that's see-through? Like some kind of clear resin or something?
great looking rail.
Thank you!! :)