L Lanesund #1 Member · Västra Götaland · 3 posts 7 Mar 2011 at 2:28 PM Lanesund Member Västra Götaland 3 posts 7 Mar 2011 at 2:28 PM #1 I am now going to install aluminum posts (3 x 5 cm) to support the balcony railing on my deck. These will be attached to pressure-treated wood beams (22 x 4.5 cm). Is it OK to use galvanized lag screws or is stainless steel better?
I am now going to install aluminum posts (3 x 5 cm) to support the balcony railing on my deck. These will be attached to pressure-treated wood beams (22 x 4.5 cm). Is it OK to use galvanized lag screws or is stainless steel better?
A anaitis #2 Construction veteran · Trollhättan , Västra Götaland · 1 976 posts 8 Mar 2011 at 8:03 AM anaitis Construction veteran Trollhättan , Västra Götaland 1,976 posts 8 Mar 2011 at 8:03 AM #2 Where you live, I would only consider stainless steel.
