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4.5
We moved into our current home and the railings left something to be desired... Primarily, they desired screws, anchors, stability, and less of a lawsuit waiting to happen. Following removal and scrapping of those messes, we were not really sure what to re-install, but I wanted something that would anchor to more than drywall (because, you know, stability...). I found these and my wife approved (bonus points). We liked the modern design, the turned-in ins (because, you know, code nowadays), and the sleek appearance. So we bought 1, and I installed it, and we immediately bought 5 more (3 foot and 4 foot spans). We love them, and so do the walls.Unlike the prior ones, these are mounted into the studs of the wall (so, you know, stability). This did prove a bit of a challenge as I believe the builder of our house was high when he/she designed the walls. But nonetheless I was able to get it done. The instructions help, and coming with all the parts plus drill bit really helps.I would suggest, personally, that you pre-drill the holes in the bottom of the rail that mount the rail to the wall anchors (see the close-up picture). Although the screws provided are self-tapping, I found it difficult to apply enough pressure, at the right angle, upside down, without the rail slipping (but that could be just me). So a little pilot hole made the job 10x easier. Similarly, a piece of painter's tape on the bottom of the rail helped keep it from sliding around when I was centering it on the wall and marking for those pilot holes.Bonus points for made in the USA - nothing broke during installation!
