Barrette CUSTOM WIDTH VINYL GATE KIT Instructions D'installation page 3

Baluster Style
1.5" Balusters
Baluster Style
1.25" Balusters
Baluster Style
0.75" Balusters
1.
Cut rails to needed length: Measure opening
between posts where gate will be located.
Subtract 7/8" plus clearance for hinges and latch
from opening. This is the length you will cut your
rails for gate (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
posts is 48". Balusters should not have a
distance less than 5/8" from gate upright to first
baluster. If there is, you can take out a baluster,
and either center or offset the cut as needed.
Align top rail with bottom rail and cut both rails
with miter box or hacksaw (See saw blade
manufacturer's specs for correct blade) (Fig. 2).
Prior to cutting, be sure the spacing from the end
of the rail to the first routed hole is the same on
both ends which will allow for the gate balusters
to be installed in proportion.
NOTE:
You may have scenarios where you must cut
over a baluster hole and insert cut end into gate
pocket.
2.
Assemble rails for gate: Lay bottom rail on a
clean smooth surface and insert balusters into
routed holes (Fig. 3).
If using round aluminum balusters, foam tape
is included and should be placed inside the top
and bottom rails to prevent rattling (Fig 4A). If
using turned balusters, insert the included square
baluster into the bottom rail to allow the turned
balusters to sit on top of it for correct positioning.
(Fig 4B)
Repeat the process to connect the top rail (Fig. 5).
36" – 37.75"
Finished Opening
5 Balusters needed
36" – 38"
Finished Opening
5 Balusters needed
36" – 37.5"
Finished Opening
5 Balusters needed
Maximum width of opening between
Rails will insert 4¼" into gate pockets.
37.75" – 42.75"
Finished Opening
6 Balusters needed
38" – 43"
Finished Opening
6 Balusters needed
37.5" – 42"
Finished Opening
6 Balusters needed
42.75" – 48"
Finished Opening
7 Balusters needed
43" – 48"
Finished Opening
7 Balusters needed
42" – 48"
Finished Opening
7 Balusters needed
Measure opening width
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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