Can this ladder be used on my deck's round aluminum railing (about 3 inches wide) or is it designed just for window sill use?
1761487
the hooks are very wide and I would think it would be able to hook onto it, but the weight distribution is different on it if it's on a window sill. There is only one wayt o be sure and that is to try it.
1761488
If your deck railing is strong enough, the x-it ladder will have no issues. But give it a try from the ground to know for sure!
1761489
This ladder's hook is designed for a window ledge. It needs the actual inside wall to take all the weight. The deck railing wouldn't give that support.
644068
I would say no. It's designed for a square railing. While you might be able to span the sill and window frame, I can't see being able to close the window.
2125917
I had my clamp-on deck hook installed at 3 1/2 inches. It is an adjustable clamp so it will go even wider than that. It is sturdy and I highly recommend it.
239911
I would say "yes" to a six inch rail. My railing is 4" and it fits the first "cut" or the deck box. The second cut is for a six inch railing. The weight of the flowers and dirt keeps it on the rail well. We have gone through some extremely windy and rainy days and no problem.
1901054
About 3" safely. Please be advised, the side railing has to be between 2" and 2.25" wide. Any more won't work.
1728231
I wouldn't trust it for round railings. The brackets seem designed specifically for flat railings.
1274470
It would open wide enough to go over the edge but you would need to add a block of wood under the rail as a spacer to clamp it tight. Something like a short piece of 2 by 4.
1458258
My deck railing is 5 1/2 inches wide and this works just fine. Love it and so do the birds. Easy to clean. It does tilt a bit when down, but that just gives the birds two depths of water to use.
716000
My railing is 3.5" and it fits great.....but my rail has about an inch that's flat on the very top. If there's no flat surface on your rail it might not work.
1633798
It is made to fit a 3.5 inch or 5.5 inch wide railing. I think if you put a 1/2 inch spacer along the side of the railing would work.
1661708
I don't think it would work - mine are on a 2" x 6" porch rail - the brackets are made to clip over - they are heavy when full, but they are easy to take down and store for the winter. I think they make a planter for fence application?
2125920
I have it mounted on a 2 inch metal railing, but that is the max to clamp onto. It opens just over 2 inches wide.
1386155
I don't think you would have any problems as I have the same type of railing and we have two on the back deck. The look absolutely wonderful and I am constantly getting compliments on the planters. Good luck and have a great summer. I forgot to mention that we shimmed a small sliver of wood in between the planter and rail and have had no problems at all!
1582434
X-IT 3 Story (23 ft) Emergency ladders should work just fine. To be on safe side, I would measure from your window sill to the sidewalk and order accordingly.
1807931
If the metal railings has a flat face that is at least 2 inches wide, then it should work. If the railing is round all around, then it will not work.
1215844
my railing is just under 2" and I bent the arms of the planter a bit to fit. it should fit yours quite well. be sure to drill a couple of holes for drainage.
2034316
It seems to be specifically made for railing. I would not know how to attach it to a window.