Post assembly with vertical compression channel

Abstract

A post assembly can include a post member having a first flange and a web, where the web extends at least generally perpendicularly from the first flange. The post assembly can also include a second flange for connecting to the web of the post member opposite the first flange. The post assembly can also include a channel configured to be captured by the first flange and the second flange. In some embodiments, the channel has opposing faces that are generally coplanar with faces of the first and second flanges. Further, the channel can include opposing extensions generally parallel to the opposing faces and offset (e.g., tapered) from the opposing faces to be captured between the first flange and the second flange. The opposing extensions can be sized so that the channel can be adjusted with respect to the post member and the second flange to form an architectural crease.

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