{"product_id":"bent-knee-rail-brackets-galvanised-75-100x500mm","title":"Bent Knee Rail Brackets, Galvanised Steel Strap, 75 x 500mm or 100 x 500mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnee rail brackets are the galvanised steel straps used to fix the top rail of a knee rail fence to its upright posts. Knee rail fencing is the low post-and-rail barrier seen along village greens, verges, school grounds and park paths. Its posts are usually cut with a birdsmouth, a V-shaped notch, that the rail sits in. Each bracket here is a single flat steel strap bent once at a right angle. One leg wraps over the rail and the other runs down the face of the post, and both are nailed in place. The listed sizes are 75 x 500mm and 100 x 500mm. Brackets are sold individually. Grounds maintenance teams, councils and fencing contractors use them on new knee rail fences and to repair existing ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA simple, strong strap fixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bent strap holds the rail down into the post from above and from the side, so the rail cannot lift out of its notch. There are no moving parts and nothing to loosen. Once nailed, the bracket stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGalvanised for outdoor use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brackets are galvanised to help them resist rust in all weathers. That matters on a fence that stands on open ground and is often wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNailed, not bolted\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier states the brackets are fixed with 50mm nails. Fitting only needs a hammer, so it is quick to work along a long run of fence. Nails are not listed as included, so order them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow the sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier lists the sizes as 75 x 500mm and 100 x 500mm, and the item names describe both as suitable for 100mm posts. The exact meaning of each dimension is not published for this line, so measure your rail and post before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnee rail fences on village greens and verges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePark, school and playing field boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar park and driveway edges with timber rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing rusted or missing brackets on existing fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBent knee rail support bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat steel strap, bent once\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 x 500mm; 100 x 500mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost suitability (supplier stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm nails (not listed as included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle brackets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes are the same price, finish and form. The choice comes down to your rail and post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 x 500mm\u003c\/strong\u003e suits fences built with 100mm timber, which is the most common section for knee rail fencing on public open spaces. Choose this size when your posts and rails are 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 x 500mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the narrower strap for lighter fences built with smaller timber. As the supplier's item names describe both sizes as suitable for 100mm posts, check the width of the rail the strap needs to cover before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need one bracket per post where the top rail passes over it. Count the posts along the run, including end posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSit the rail in the post notch first. Place the bracket so the bend sits on the top edge of the rail, with one leg on the top of the rail and the other down the post face. Nail through both legs with 50mm galvanised nails. Keep the strap tight to the timber as you nail so the rail cannot move. Check the brackets each year, especially after mowing work or vehicle knocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre nails included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNails are not listed as included. The supplier states the brackets are fixed with 50mm nails; use galvanised nails to match the bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many brackets do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per post where the rail crosses it. Count every post along the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size fits my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier describes both as suitable for 100mm posts. Choose 100 x 500mm for 100mm rails and measure before choosing 75 x 500mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill they rust?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are galvanised for outdoor use, which helps them resist rust. Damaged coating should be touched up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrackets are sold individually and priced per bracket. A minimum order of 51 brackets applies, shown when you add to basket. 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