Installing the railing. Top railing not level Pickets not evenly placed. Pickets too far apart. There are many different styles of railings for decks. Choose a style according to your budget, time, and energy, as well as to the overall look and use of the deck.
Different styles do different things.
You can incorporate planters, benches, tables, and stairs into your design. A book on deck design or a ride around the neighborhood will give you some inspiration. I have chosen to teach a rather simple design but one that is often used. If you are building something different from this, many of the procedures outlined here will still apply. If you are copying a design from an existing deck, a close inspection of the deck with sketchbook in hand should enable you to understand how the railing is put together.