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Unless stated otherwise in the drop-down menu of the product pages, our metal garden railings are available as standard to "fit an opening" of 1830mm (6ft). Any irregular sizes remaining can be taken up using a made-to-measure lengths. In most instances, this means that measuring is easy.
NB* The "fits opening" dimensions shown on the product pages already include the space required for the surface mounted brackets
Installing Railings Between Brick Pillars
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Measure the gap between the brick pillars.
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If the span is wider than the "fits opening" dimension shown on the product page, you need to include a bolt-down post to join the panels together.
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Alternatively you will need a made to measure size.
NB* The "fits opening" dimensions shown on the product pages already include the space required for the surface mounted brackets
Essential Information and Practical Advice
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Due to manufacturing limitations, the maximum width made to measure size we can offer as a single railing will "fit an opening" of 2743mm.
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The "fits opening" measurements already include the surface-mounted fitting brackets. You do not need to make additional calculations for these elements.
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When using bolt-down posts, you must use appropriate bolts to mount the posts onto the wall. These are not included, so you will need to purchase these elsewhere.
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The wall must be sufficient in size to fully support the width of the bolt-down plate welded to the bottom of the post.
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Many of our metal post options have a universal design. The fixing holes for the brackets are not pre-drilled. You will need to drill pilot holes for the brackets and should only use self-tapping screws to attach the mounting brackets.
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For railings advertised as "physical height", we have not considered ground clearance.
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For railings advertised as "height once installed", we have already included 50mm (2") for ground clearance. This measurement is from the brickwork surface to the top of the horizontal framework. We do not include the scrollwork or finials located above this point.
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If you have overhanging brickwork on the pillars, ensure enough room for the railing to avoid colliding.
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You must fit metal posts at each end of the railngs if no end support (such as brick pillars) are available.
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Ordering Examples - Metal Railings Mounted Between Brick Pillars
Example 1(a) - Standard Size
A measurement between brick pillars of 1830mm will require 1 x standard-size railing that "fits opening 1830mm".
Example 1(b) - Made to Measure
Width between brick pillars is 2000mm: In this example, you will need to order 1 x made-to-measure railing that "fits an opening of 2000mm".
Example 2(a) - Standard Size
A measurement between brick pillars of 3710mm will demand 2 x standard railings to "fit opening 1830mm" and 1 x 50mm bolt-down metal post.
Example 2(b) - Made to Measure
The width between brick pillars is 3350mm: In this example, you will need 2 x made-to-measure railings designed to "fit an opening of 1650mm" and include 1 x 50mm bolt down metal post.
Example 3(a) - Standard Size
A measurement between brick pillars of 5590mm will demand 3 x standard railings to "fit opening 1830mm" and 2 x 50mm bolt-down metal posts.
Example 3(b) - Made to Measure
The width between brick pillars is 6500mm: In this example, you will need 3 x made-to-measure railings to "fit an opening of 2133mm" and include 2 x 50mm bolt-down metal posts.
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Ordering Examples - Metal Railings Mounted Between Bolt Down Metal Posts
Example 1(a) - Standard Size
The wall length is 1930mm: In this example, you will need 1 x standard-size railing that "fits opening 1830mm" and 2 x bolt-down 50mm metal posts.
Example 1(b) - Made to Measure
The wall length is 1500mm: In this example, you will need 1 x made-to-measure metal railing that "fits an opening of 1400mm" and 2 x bolt-down 50mm metal posts.
Example 2(a) - Standard Size
The wall length is 3810mm: In this example, you will need 2 x standard-size railings that "fit an opening of 1830mm" and 3 x bolt-down 50mm metal posts.
Example 2(b) - Made to Measure
The wall length is 3000mm: In this example, you will need 2 x made-to-measure metal garden railings that "fit an opening of 1425mm" and 3 x bolt-down 50mm metal posts.
Example 3(a) - Standard Size
The wall length is 5690mm: In this example, you will need 3 x standard-size railings that "fit an opening of 1830mm" and 4 x bolt-down 50mm metal posts.
Example 3(b) - Made to Measure
The wall length is 7000mm: In this example, you will need 3 x made-to-measure railings that "fit an opening of 2266mm" and 3 x bolt-down 50mm metal posts.
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