Barrier height extender

A device for extending the height of a barrier comprising:

• an elongate member comprising a top surface and a downward-facing rail channel configured for downward installation onto a first top rail of a base barrier panel, wherein said rail channel is defined by a solid member having longitudinal edges and a pair of opposed side walls extending downwardly from said longitudinal edges, said pair of opposed side walls having inner surfaces facing said rail channel;
• wherein said inner surfaces comprise a plurality of pairs of opposed projections fully contained within the downward-facing rail channel, wherein the plurality of pairs of opposed projections project from said inner surfaces, respectively, and extend longitudinally along the inner surfaces and while protruding inwardly into the rail channel;
• wherein a first pair of said opposed projections is situated at a position proximal to said solid member and configured to rest on an upward facing surface of a first top rail of a base barrier panel when said device is downwardly installed thereon;
• and
• wherein at least one further pair of said opposed projections is situated at a position distal to said solid member and configured to contact opposing sides of a first top rail of a base barrier panel when said device is downwardly installed thereon;
• a decorative accent feature mounted on the top surface of the elongate member and extending upwardly therefrom;
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• a second top rail mounted to a top surface of the decorative accent feature and extending substantially the same length as the elongate member.