General Installation Guide
Care Of Your Product
Place vinyl fence components on a
non-abrasive surface, such as a drop cloth, to avoid scratching.
Protect components during transportation to your
installation site to avoid damage.
Avoid excessive force when assembling components.
Avoid overtightening screws.
Clean vinyl fence with mild detergent and a plastic
scouring pad such as Scotch Brite. For more stubborn stains, use
a cleanser such as Soft Scrub.
Concrete is easily washed off when wet, but can also
be removed when dry.
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General Fence Installation Information
All #8 screws require a 1/8"
pilot hole.
All hinge, latch and end posts require 2 pieces of
1/2" rebar inserted in opposing corners of the post, fill with
concrete to cover the rebar and gate hardware. Use rebar clips to
separate rebar.
Tap outside of post with a rubber mallet to eliminate
air pockets in concrete.
Concrete and rebar are not required in line and corner
posts.
Use duct tape to seal ends of any rails inserted
in a post that is to be filled with concrete and rebar (end &
gate posts). This will prevent the mix from flowing along the rails.
The weight of the concrete in the rail could cause it to sag and
may block drain holes.
When cutting rails for short sections or gates, always
measure from the center and trim both ends. This will give you even
picket spacing.
Remember, Measure twice, cut once.
When cutting rails for short sections or gates, always
include 1/4" drainage holes.
When cutting rails for post and rail fence, always
include 3/8" holes for locking ring.
Middle rails have larger holes routed in the underside
for ease of installation. This will allow the fence to follow a
sloping grade.
Always check local code requirements before installing
a fence.
Bottom rails are steel reinforced, except for traditional
picket fence.
Secure middle rails in position with (2) #8 1-1/2"
screws, snap caps and washers space evenly along rail to avoid sag.
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General Gate Installation Information
Gate(s) must be assembled prior to
fence to accurately establish space between hinge and latch posts
and height of fence.
Use extreme care when applying P V C cement as it
dries quickly.
Gate requires 2" clearance under bottom, rail
on level ground.
Gate hardware must be attached to 2 sides of gate
upright post.
Steel bracket for gate hinge must be attached to
2 sides of gate upright post.
Gate hardware requires 3/4" spacing between
hinge post, and 3/4" spacing between latch post.
Post and rail gate hardware requires 1-1/2" spacing between
hinge post and 1-1/4" between latch post.
It is extremely important to let concrete in gate
posts set up for a minimum of 72 hours before removing blocks.
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