Just watched a video on how to install Woodland Scenic inclines and risers. They said to make sure to have the correct side down. I have looked at the risers and can't see any difference on either side. Does anyone have any experience with using the risers and inclines, is there really a top and bottom, if so, how do you tell the difference.
Look at the vertical end or the incline. It should be at a right angle to the bottom surface. In practice though it doesn't make a lot of difference. I've never used the risers as I find other methods preferable.
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The angle at the bottom side is exactly 90 degrees. The top side is not. On a 4% grade the difference will be obvious when you look at it. On a 2% grade it will be much more subtle.
The inclines have a top and bottom. The flat risers are symmetrical.
Dave
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I haven't used the risers and if they are well made, there really shouldn't be any top or bottom. But trust me, you won't have ANY problem with the top and bottom of the inclines. I use the lowest % incline and the bottom simply is obvious.
You'll see the bottom. It's the flat side and doesn't have any angles.
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woodman Just watched a video on how to install Woodland Scenic inclines and risers. They said to make sure to have the correct side down. I have looked at the risers and can't see any difference on either side. Does anyone have any experience with using the risers and inclines, is there really a top and bottom, if so, how do you tell the difference.
They didn't by any chance specify WHY you need to make sure you have the right side down, did they? As others have pointed out, if you get the "bottom" down, the high end will be perfectly vertical. OTOH, if you don't, what will you have? A slight gap? Seems to me the whole assembly is a series of gaps, so what's the big deal?
If it worries you, set it down and butt it up against a square, or even a riser. If there's a gap at the top, you've got it "upside down".
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