Goovilla Deck Railing Bracket Connectors, 2x4 Brackets, 20 PCS, Black

These work great and really help add a touch of style to my deck rails!

I ordered a bunch of these brackets to attach the rails of my new deck to the vertical 4x4's. What I hadn't noticed when I bought them are the discrepancies of the pictures used to advertise them. I was simply going by the numbers. If you take a closer look at the advertised images, the oversize brackets are larger than the 2x4 lumber they are supposed to hold. When they arrived I was extremely happy with the quality of these braces. They are anything but flimsy. Ive included a few pictures I took when they arrived. When I get my deck finished, I will add to the pictures here. First thing to know is that they each weigh about 76g and perfectly fit a standard 2x4. The brace has a full 1/4 inch thick plate with a full 13/16 inch depth from face to back. Top to bottom, they are 4 inches and are 2 1/2 inches wide. When making measurements for cutting rails, take into account the extra 1/2 inch that each set adds to the ends of a rail. (1/4 inch on each end) Knowing this, I may router out a 1/4 inch of wood from each post to set these in for added strength and durability over the years. As for installing these brackets, they get screwed onto the ends of each rail using 2 screws, then 4 more screws attach each bracket to the vertical posts on each end. Just remember when measuring the rails you plan to use to account for the extra 1/2 inch of length they add per rail.

Takes the guess work out of the project, makes doing your rails clean and strong.

These are easy to use and fit pretty good. If your wood is damp and maybe swollen you may have to tap it onto the board. Out of about 40 I used, I broke only one. I wished they made these for 2x2 lumber, I had to cut some of the connectors down to fit. You just have to remember to subtract about 1/4 inch off the lumber measurement for it to fit.

Very happy with quality and appearance of these brackets. Installation was easy and they seem to be very durable. Great value.

This made the ease of deck rail building seamless it was an amazing experience I highly recommend the product and it sure does look beautiful.

As you can see in the photos, these will work with any size 2x lumber (2x4, 2x6, 2x8, etc.). I chose to go with a 2x6 on the bottom for added support and because visually, I think having the additional mass on the bottom is more appealing. The top 2x4 is supposed to support the top rail and prevent it from sagging, but there's one small problem. In some cases, the bracket is slightly taller than the 2x4. It depends on how wet the pressure treated lumber is. I forgot to measure, but if the 2x4 is 3-1/2", the bracket must be 3-5/8 inches, so the 2x4 doesn't quite make contact with the bottom of the guard rail. That means I have to jump on the miter saw to trim 1/8" off of the bracket. No big deal, and it's not the case with every 2x4 since the lumber dimensions can vary, but if I was the designer of this bracket I'd be kicking myself for that one oversight. This is only an issue though if you're screwing from the top down through the guard rail into the 2x4 like I am and you don't want to see a gap. Check out the prototype I made in the photos. The end result is going to be a pretty beefy guard rail. By the way, the pink spindles are fiberglass rebar (called pinkbar, or FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYMER REBAR FRP Rebar) sold at the home improvement store. It comes in 10' lengths which is perfect for my 24" spindles. The cost works out to $1.36 per spindle. It can be cut with a miter or table saw and painted, is cheaper than steel, won't rust, is lightweight, and is sturdy enough for this application. If you kick it, it will give then bend back into shape. I've kicked it pretty hard and it has not snapped. I cut it with a rebar cutter and that was a mistake because it crushed and splintered on me. As for spindles, the last thing I want to see after all this work is pressure treated wood spindles warping all over the place. The other negative with these brackets (and it's a small one), is that the bracket creates a gap between the butt end of the 2x6 and the post. So if that bothers you, you'll need to notch every 2x6 for a tight fit. I didn't and the guard rail looks just fine. The small gap is not a big deal. Other than that, I'm sold on these brackets. They look really cool and create a solid connection. I used about 110 brackets on my project and will be using the same bracket on my next deck project. 06/24/2023: As a followup, now that my project is complete, I can offer some advice for anyone looking to duplicate this guard rail design. When you're drilling the holes in the 2x, the hole in the 2x6 on the bottom should be about 1" in depth, but the hole in the 2x4 on the top should be about 3". This way, you can affix both 2x to the posts with these brackets, then slide the rebar upwards into the 2x4, then downward into the 2x6, and you're done. For a few sections, I was drilling too deep into the bottom and so my spindles were too short, so I had to fill in the hole with pebbles. And I was inserting the rebar into the bottom all at once making a giant comb, then lowering the top 2x4 onto the comb, which was a huge hassle and very frustrating trying to get the rebar into the holes, left to right. Trust me, deep hole on top, shallow hole on the bottom, and the job will go much smoother. Also, squirt some caulking into the bottom hole for rot protection. I used 2 tubes on this project. And if using the 3/8" pink bar, start the hole using a 7/16" Forstner bit for a clean hole, but for speed, finish the upper 3" hole with a regular bit.

Nice product

These are brilliant and cheap compared to DIY stores. Be aware though, they are 2inch not metric equivalent. They look very smart against natural wood posts.

First time using brackets on railing. Was very happy with build and strength.. The provided screw are good, no issues, none broke. Would buy again.

Super quick and easy to install and look good.

Great. Durable. They came with screws that match so that was a pleasant surprise.

Vraiment bien. je m attendais a un plastique plus fragile mais non, très solide. J ai dù en couper pour certains ajustement que je voulais faire et cela m a confirmé la qualité du plastique. Je suis vraiment content de cet achat