Fascia Rail System

Abstract

A fascia rail system includes: an angle profile component including a first upper support, a lower support, and a mount surface; a clamping profile component including a second upper support, a front face, and a groove between the second upper support and the front face; a panel inserted into the groove of the clamping profile component; and a cover overlying the angle profile component and the clamping profile component. The angle profile component is mountable to an edge of a flooring structure at the mount surface. The second upper support of the clamping profile component is attached to the first upper support of the angle profile component. Methods for installing a fascia rail system are also described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A fascia rail system comprising:
 an angle profile component comprising a first upper support, a lower support, and a mount surface;   a clamping profile component comprising a second upper support, a front face, and a groove between the second upper support and the front face;   a panel inserted into the groove of the clamping profile component; and   a cover overlying the angle profile component and the clamping profile component, wherein   the angle profile component is mountable to an edge of a flooring structure through the mount surface, and   the second upper support of the clamping profile component is attached to the first upper support of the angle profile component.   
     
     
         2 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a glass panel, a polymeric panel, a metal panel, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the flooring structure is a concrete, wood, or metal slab or floor of a patio, a terrace, a walkway, a deck, balcony a porch, or a roof. 
     
     
         4 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the angle profile component comprises notches, wherein the notches: (a) provide access to the mount surface to mount the angle profile component to the edge of the flooring structure; (b) provide a path for water drainage through the fascia rail system; or (c) a combination thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping profile component comprises weep holes to facilitate drainage of water through the fascia rail system. 
     
     
         6 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping profile component comprises a plurality of adjustment screws, wherein the plurality of adjustment screws allow for adjustment of the panel within the groove and secure the panel within the groove. 
     
     
         7 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the flooring structure has a top surface, the panel has lower surface, and the panel is configured to be installed such that the lower surface of the panel is below the top surface of the flooring structure. 
     
     
         8 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein the clamping profile component further comprises at least one gasket installed between the panel and the groove of the clamping profile component. 
     
     
         9 . The fascia rail system according to  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the angle profile component, the clamping profile component, and the cover comprise aluminum. 
     
     
         10 . A method for installing a fascia rail system to a flooring structure, the fascia rail system comprising (1) an angle profile component comprising a first upper support, a lower support, and a mount surface, (2) a clamping profile component comprising a second upper support, a front face, and a groove between the second upper support and the front face, (3) a panel, and (4) a cover, the method comprising:
 (a) installing the angle profile component to an edge of the flooring structure through the mount surface;   (b) installing the panel into the groove of the clamping profile component;   (c) mounting the clamping profile component to the first upper support of the angle profile component; and   (d) installing the cover over the angle profile component and the clamping profile component.   
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein step (a) of installing the angle profile component to the edge of the flooring structure comprises inserting a plurality of fasteners through the mount surface of the angle profile component into the edge of the flooring structure. 
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein the angle profile component comprises notches which provide access to the mount surface to mount the angle profile component to the edge of the flooring structure from above. 
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 11 , wherein step (a) of installing the angle profile component to the edge of the flooring structure further comprises combining each of the plurality of fasteners with a serrated washer which prevents the plurality of fasteners from loosening. 
     
     
         14 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein step (b) of installing the panel into the groove of the clamping profile component further comprises installing at least one gasket between the panel and the groove of the clamping profile component. 
     
     
         15 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein the clamping profile component comprises a plurality of adjustment screws for adjusting of the panel within the groove and securing the panel within the groove. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein one or more of the angle profile component, the clamping profile component, and the cover comprise aluminum. 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein the panel comprises a glass panel, a polymeric panel, a metal panel, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 10 , wherein the flooring structure is a concrete slab or a metal floor of a patio, a terrace, a walkway, a deck, a porch, or a roof.