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# Fascia Requirement for Side Mount

Use these fascia dimensions and overhang limits to select a compatible side-mount system. Each section lists the required measurements for a specific mount style.

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### Terms

**Overhang/Bullnose:** Material that hangs past the fascia

**Fascia**: Decorative covering over the\
blocking often made of the same material as the finished walking surface

**Blocking**: Solid structure that often\
supports the walking surface (this is what\
your system will mount into Min of 4")

**Walking Surface:** Top of Decking or Flooring
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### Side Mount Talon

**Max Panel Height (Total Panel Height**): 49"

**Max Panel Height (From Walking Surface)**: 42"

**Min Fascia Size**: 7"

**Deck Overhang: Under** 1.87"
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### Standoff Pin

**Max Panel Height (From center of pin 1 to top of system):** 49"

**Min Distance separating center of pins**: 4"

**Min Fascia Size**: 7.25"

**Min Distance from center of pin 2 to bottom of glass line**: 1.625"

**Required Distance From Center of pins to glass edge (left or right) 6" Deck Overhang**: Under 1.47"
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### Side Mount Ascend Talon

**Max Panel Height (Total Panel Height)**: 49" Max

**Panel Height (From Walking Surface)**: 42"

**Min Fascia Size**: 6"

**Deck Overhang**: Under .31"
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### Slim Side Mount Post

**Max System Height (from Walking Surface)**: 42"

**\*Max Distance from Top of Mounting plate to walking surface**: 3"

**Min Distance from Top of Mounting plate to walking surface**: 1.375"

**Min Fascia Size**: 7.375"

**Deck Overhang**: Under .73"
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### Bump Out Side Mount Post

**Max System Height (from Walking Surface)**: 42"

**\*Max Distance from Top of Mounting plate to walking surface**: 3"

**Min Distance from Top of Mounting plate to walking surface**: 1.375"

**Min Fascia Size**: 7.375"

**Deck Overhang**: Under 2"

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### Standard Side Mount Post

**Max System Height (from Walking Surface)**: 42"

**\*Max Distance from Top of Mounting plate to walking surface**: 3"

**Min Distance from Top of Mounting plate to walking surface**: 1.375"

**Min Fascia Size**: 7.375"

**Deck Overhang**: Under .3125"

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### Related guides

* [Standard Talons Installation](/install/glass-railing/standard-talons-installation.md)
* [Ascend Talon Installation](/install/glass-railing/ascend-talon-installation.md)
* [Standoff Pins Installation](/install/glass-railing/standoff-pins-installation.md)
* [Glass Measure Location Guide](/install/forms/glass-measure-location-guide.md)


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