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Tools and Materials

Getting Started

•   Site plans and permits
•   Measuring  tape
•   Hammer or mallet
•   Wooden  stakes
•   String  line
•   Spray paint for hole centers for post and

gate spacing

• Wooden spacer bar for post and gate spacing
• Level
• Concrete

Assembling Fence/Gates

• Drop cloth
• Hacksaw, circular saw or chop saw with

masonry blade

•   Square
•   #3 square drive bit
•   Phillips #2 screwdriver
•   Drill and drill bits
- 1/8" for #8 screws
-  1/4" for bullet clips

and drain holes

- 11/64" for gate assembly
- 5/32" for gate hardware if using

aluminum insert

- 3/8" for lock rings
• 1/2" deep socket (or nut driver)

for traditional picket

• 3/8" nut-driver - Molded

Digging Holes

•   Post hole digging tools
- Shovel
- Post hole digger
-  10" auger for 4x4 posts
-  12" auger for 5x5 posts

Installing Post

•   Wheelbarrow
•   Concrete mixing tools
•   Short length of wood,

2x4 for tamping concrete

• Garden hose
• Level

Installing Bottom Rail

•   Leveling  blocks
•   Shim  stock
•   Duct tape to seal rail ends

Installing Gate(s) Extruded

• Wrench
- 7/16" for hinge nuts
• Flat screwdriver to activate hinge spring

Installing Gate(s) Molded

• 7/32"Allen wrench
• 3/8" nut-driver

Filling Post with Concrete
extruded

•   Rubber mallet to tamp post
•   Funnel for filling post
•   Ladder for high fences

Cleaning Up

• Abrasive-type pad
• Bucket and sponge

Additional Tools -
Installing on Concrete

• 1/2" masonry drill
• Core drill

Additional Tools -
EZ Set Brackets

•   7/16"  wrench
•   Post routing - Extruded
•   Template kit with router
•   Spiral  saw

Summary of Contents for Bufftech

Page 1: ...od with Select Cedar Texture 20 21 Millbrook 22 23 Privacy Fence Allegheny 24 27 Sherwood 28 31 Brookline Brookline with CertaGrain Texture 32 33 Chesterfield Chesterfield with CertaGrain Texture 34 35 Chesterfield with Huntington Accent Chesterfield with Westminster Accent 36 37 Galveston Galveston with CertaGrain Texture 38 39 New Lexington 40 41 Accent Fence Lattice Victorian Spindle 42 43 Curv...

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Page 3: ...End Gate Post Line Post Caps Bottom Rail Gate Exterior Ball New England Fence System Components Extruded DROP PIN OPPOSITE GATE 3 4 FOR LATCH 1 ON EACH SIDE FOR HINGE ADJUSTABLE NYLON HINGE END GATE POST LOKK LATCH 1 ON EACH SIDE FOR HINGE ...

Page 4: ...size fence panels include steel channel in top and bottom rail Caps Double Inline Cap Single Cap 45 Cap 74 102 POST HEIGHT MINIMUM TOP OF POST TO GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL 28 72 5 X 5 POST Post Types Line Post 102 Gate Post End Post 142 Gate Post Corner Post ...

Page 5: ...e about a 1 1 2 gap between the gate and the gate post and about a 1 gap between the gate and the end post or between the two gates when using double gates For a single gate use one gate post and one end post For double gates use two gate posts Gate Post End Post Inside to Inside Post Spacing see table below Gate Width Single Opening Double Drive w 3ft gate Double Drive w 4ft gate Double Drive w 5...

Page 6: ...driver Molded Digging Holes Post hole digging tools Shovel Post hole digger 10 auger for 4x4 posts 12 auger for 5x5 posts Installing Post Wheelbarrow Concrete mixing tools Short length of wood 2x4 for tamping concrete Garden hose Level Installing Bottom Rail Leveling blocks Shim stock Duct tape to seal rail ends Installing Gate s Extruded Wrench 7 16 for hinge nuts Flat screwdriver to activate hin...

Page 7: ...same as normal installation Rails will have to be cut down to fit between steel post Fill hole with hydraulic cement Insert steel post For 4 vinyl post set 1 5 8 OD steel post For 5 vinyl post set 1 7 8 OD steel post Steel post should go at least halfway up the vinyl post Put EZ Set brackets together and slide over steel post Place one bracket on steel post below where the routed hole will be on y...

Page 8: ...post 8 Install Pickets For field assembly insert hex washer head screw through large 3 4 pre drilled hole in top rail Align pre drilled hole in picket tighten with 1 2 deep socket wrench or nut driver with clutchdrill do not overtighten Repeat for bottom rail Insert 3 4 hole plug into hole in back side of rail 9 Secure Rails Square pickets and rails Check for even picket spacing on each end of rai...

Page 9: ...TIGHTEN WITH 1 2 NUT DRIVER INSERT PLUG IN RAIL INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS DIG HOLES 30 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE 4 x 4 POST CENTERS 3 PICKET 72 1 1 2 PICKET 72 1 2 LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST WIT...

Page 10: ... a wood support 7 Install Pickets Insert top rail in post with large holes facing down Insert pickets through holes in top rail Insert pickets in bottom rail Pickets are crimped to hold in rail 8 Secure Rails Insert lock ring in each end of rail Depress lock ring tabs insert top rail in post Square pickets and rails Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail Top rail may be secured inside p...

Page 11: ...LOW 1 FOR HINGE AND 3 4 FOR LATCH SYSTEM DIG HOLES 30 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST WITH 8 X 3 4 SCREW BOTTOM RAIL PICKETS INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS POST SUPPORT OPTIONS 4...

Page 12: ...ly remove mid rail ends from post Insert top rail over pickets Insert lock rick in end of rail s Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail s in post Insert mid rail and top rail in post 8 Secure Rails Square pickets and rails Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail Secure rail inside post with a 8 x 3 4 screw do this on both ends Level mid rail secure rail to pickets with 2 8 x 1 1 2 screws...

Page 13: ...OR LATCH SYSTEM INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS POST SUPPORT OPTIONS POST CENTERS 4 X 4 POSTS 96 5 X 5 POSTS 97 LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST WITH 8 X 3 4 SCREW SECURE MID RAIL TO PICKETS WITH 2 8 X ...

Page 14: ... ease of installation and racking For Manchester Depress lock ring and insert top rail in post Pickets are factory crimped to hold in rail Insert pickets through rail into bottom rail For Manchester Concave 8 longer pickets are supplied for in field design and cutting Field cut pickets should be cut to size and then crimped or drill a 1 4 hole in one side 1 from the bottom Install bullet clip in h...

Page 15: ...T TO FORM DESIRED DESIGN TO HOLD PICKET IN BOTTOM RAIL DRILL 1 4 HOLE THROUGH SIDE OF PICKET AND INSERT BULLET CLIP MANCHESTER CONCAVE SHOWN TO ACHIEVE THIS SCALLOP CUT 2 OFF BOTTOM OF 3RD PICKET CUT 4 OFF BOTTOM OF 4TH PICKET INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITIO...

Page 16: ...e This rail floats in post No bullet clips are required 8 Install Pickets and Top Rail Insert all pickets through mid rail into bottom rail Temporarily remove mid rail ends from post and pull the section forward Insert the top rail over the pickets starting at one end Insert the mid rail and the top rail back into the posts Secure top rail inside post with a 8 x 3 4 screw 9 Hang Gate Install Hardw...

Page 17: ...P RAIL IN POST WITH 8 X 3 4 SCREW NOTE COLUMBIA USES MILLBROOK GATES AND GATE KITS TOP SOIL GROUND LEVEL CONCRETE 3000 P S I MINIMUM GRAVEL FILL 30 2 A A MINIMUM 48 INSERT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES SECTION R44003 1 2 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SECTION A A LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT EMBEDMENT DETAIL FOR OPTIONAL LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT ALUMIN...

Page 18: ... rings at this point Insert pickets through holes in mid rail Insert pickets in bottom rail Temporarily remove middle rail ends from post Insert top rail over pickets Insert lock rings in end of rail s Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail s in post Insert mid rail and top rail in post 8 Secure Rails Square pickets and rails Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail Secure rail inside pos...

Page 19: ...COMPLY WITH THE HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES SECTION R44003 1 2 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE A STEEL INSERT MUST BE ADDED TO THE TOP RAIL AND THE CENTER PICKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM RAIL WITH 2 8 X 1 1 2 SCREWS CAPS AND WASHERS TOP SOIL GROUND LEVEL CONCRETE 3000 P S I MINIMUM GRAVEL FILL 30 2 A A ALUMINUM INSERT on Brookline and Breezewood Aluminum insert ends 1 from top of po...

Page 20: ...st far enough to clear other post Pull pickets into post until crimps lock picket into post Insert mid brace into top rail Insert top rail into post Pickets can be field crimped for short sections 8 Secure Rails Depress lock ring tabs insert top rail in post Square pickets and rails Check for even mid brace spacing on each end of rail Secure rail inside post with a 8 x 3 4 screw do this on both en...

Page 21: ...S SECTION R44003 1 2 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE A STEEL INSERT MUST BE ADDED TO THE TOP RAIL AND THE CENTER PICKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM RAIL WITH 2 8 X 1 1 2 SCREWS CAPS AND WASHERS TOP SOIL GROUND LEVEL CONCRETE 3000 P S I MINIMUM GRAVEL FILL 30 2 A A ALUMINUM INSERT on Brookline and Breezewood Aluminum insert ends 1 from top of post MINIMUM 106 INSERT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WIT...

Page 22: ...ugh holes in mid rail Insert pickets in bottom rail Temporarily remove middle rail ends from post Insert top rail over pickets Insert mid rail and top rail in post 8 Secure Rails Square pickets and rails Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail Secure rail inside post with a 8 x 3 4 screw do this on both ends Level mid rail secure rail to pickets with 2 8 x 1 1 2 screws snap caps and wash...

Page 23: ...OST LINE INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS POST SUPPORT OPTIONS POST CENTERS 5 X 5 POSTS 96 POST HOLES 5 X 5 POSTS 12 HOLD TOP AND BOTTOM RAILS IN POST WITH LOCK RING LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST WITH...

Page 24: ...els Check to ensure top and bottom rails have stiffeners They come installed however may have been removed to use as spacers when setting posts Lift panel to approximately 4 off ground Insert panel into channel on first post Flex the next post until the channel will receive panel Ease panel down onto panel brackets Level panel 8 Secure Fence Panels Panels must be attached to end gate and corner po...

Page 25: ...INE SEE CHART BELOW FOR POSTS CENTERS 98 Max Panel Size 4 6 8 Bracket Location from top of post 50 74 98 Line Corner End Gate 6 x6 Line 72 73 72 73 Corner 74 73 74 4 x8 Line 96 97 96 97 Corner 98 97 98 Center to Center Post Dimensions Support Bracket FEATURING WINDZONE PERFORMANCE NEW for 2021 ...

Page 26: ... the 2 high rail is on top of the bottom panel 8 Install top panel Lift panel and insert into post channels Ease panel down onto bottom panel NOTE Be certain the 2 high rail is on the bottom of the top panel Tip When installing panels insert a short piece of 1 3 8 pipe into both ends of the panel to use as handles 2x6 wood blocks can be used to support panel while lowering 9 Secure fence panels Pa...

Page 27: ... Privacy Fence Includes Allegheny POST HOLES 5 X 5 POSTS 12 DIG HOLES 48 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE POST CENTERS 8 FT WIDE 96 98 Max Panel Size 4 6 8 Bracket Location from top of post 50 74 98 Support Bracket ...

Page 28: ...have stiffeners They come installed however may have been removed to use as spacers when setting posts Lift panel to approximately 4 off ground Insert panel into channel on first post Flex the next post until the channel will receive panel Ease panel down onto fence brackets Level panel 8 Secure Fence Panels Panels must be attached to end gate and corner post with one fastener per panel To prevent...

Page 29: ...OR POSTS CENTERS Privacy Fence Includes Sherwood 98 Max Panel Size 4 6 8 Bracket Location from top of post 50 74 98 Center to Center Post Dimensions for 6ft Support Bracket Line Corner End Gate 6 x6 Line 72 73 72 73 Corner 74 73 74 4 x8 Line 96 97 96 97 Corner 98 97 98 NEW for 2021 ...

Page 30: ...gh rail is on top of the bottom panel 8 Install Top Panel Lift panel and insert into post channels Ease panel down onto bottom panel NOTE Be certain the 2 high rail is on the bottom of the top panel Tip When installing panels insert a short piece of 1 3 8 pipe into both ends of the panel to use as handles 2x6 wood blocks can be used to support panel while lowering 9 Secure Fence Panels Panels must...

Page 31: ...1 Privacy Fence Includes Sherwood POST HOLES 5 X 5 POSTS 12 DIG HOLES 48 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE POST CENTERS 8 FT WIDE 96 98 Max Panel Size 4 6 8 Bracket Location from top of post 50 74 98 Support Bracket ...

Page 32: ...er channel on post between routed holes Attach channel to post in four locations 8 Install Pickets and Rails Insert first picket in end channels and bottom rail with the groove down Insert remaining pickets into channel with the groove down Insert top rail over last picket Depress lock ring tabs insert top rail in post Note Alternating grooves up and down will cause inconsistent lines between sect...

Page 33: ...WITH 4 SCREWS Stepping Recommended SECTION A A LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT EMBEDMENT DETAIL FOR OPTIONAL LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT TO COMPLY WITH THE HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES SECTION R44003 1 2 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE A STEEL INSERT MUST BE ADDED TO THE TOP RAIL AND THE CENTER PICKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE TOP AND BOTTOM RAIL WITH 2 8 X 1 1 2 SCREWS CAPS AND WASHERS ...

Page 34: ...rontier Blend Natural Clay Sierra Blend Timber Blend or Weathered Blend picket end channels are required 2 per sec tion Cut end channel to length Center channel on post between routed holes Attach channel to post in four locations 8 Install Pickets and Rails Pickets are cut at a 5 angle to accommodate a 1 slope Insert pickets in bottom rail Insert top rail over pickets Depress lock ring tabs inser...

Page 35: ...udes Chesterfield Chesterfield with CertaGrain Texture TOP SOIL GROUND LEVEL CONCRETE 3000 P S I MINIMUM GRAVEL FILL 30 2 A A MINIMUM 48 INSERT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES SECTION R44003 1 2 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SECTION A A LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT EMBEDMENT DETAIL FOR OPTIONAL LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT ALUMINUM INSERT on Brookline and B...

Page 36: ...rt top rail in post 9 Install Accents Huntington Insert top 2 x 3 1 2 rail with larger holes facing down into post Insert pickets through rail and lock into top fence section rail pickets are factory crimped to hold in place To create desired scalloped effect longer length pickets will need to be cut and then crimped or a bullet clip may be inserted to hold picket in rail Westminster Insert bottom...

Page 37: ...KET CUT 2 OFF BOTTOM OF 4TH PICKET INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS POST SUPPORT OPTIONS POST CENTERS 5 X 5 POSTS 97 POST HOLES 5 X 5 POSTS 12 WESTMINSTER HUNTINGTON END CHANNEL HOLD TOP RAILS...

Page 38: ... over pickets Insert lock ring in each end of rail Depress lock ring tabs insert mid rail in post Insert next row of pickets in mid rail Insert top rails over pickets Insert lock ring in each end of rail Depress lock ring tabs insert top rail in post 9 Hang Gate Install Hardware Position gate between posts Allow 1 gap for hinge and 3 4 for latch and gate swing Block up gate to square with fence ra...

Page 39: ... BOTTOM RAILS IN POST WITH LOCK RING DIG HOLES 30 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE INSER T ALUMINUM GA TE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR F ASTER CLEANER INST ALLA TION REBAR SEP ARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HING LATCH AND END POSTS POSI TI ON REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WIT REBAR SEP ARATOR CLIPS POSTSUPPORTOPTI ONS POST CENTERS 5 X 5 POSTS 97 POST HOLES 5 X 5 POSTS 12 PICKET...

Page 40: ...hannel to length Center channel on post between routed holes Attach channel to post in four locations 8 Install Pickets and Rails Pickets are cut at a 3 angle for racking Insert pickets in bottom rail Insert top rail over pickets Insert lock ring in each end of rail Depress lock ring tabs insert top rail in post 9 Hang Gate Install Hardware For complete details see gate installation instructions i...

Page 41: ...LE ARE TONGUE AND GROOVE ALLOW 1 FOR HINGE AND 3 4 FOR LATCH SYSTEM END CHANNEL DIG HOLES 30 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS POST SUPPORT OPTIONS POST CENTERS 5 X 5 POST...

Page 42: ...ds of top rail into routed post holes Secure top rail in position with 8 x 3 4 screws from inside the post Lattice Measure distance between inside faces of the posts Cut bottom channel to fit between posts Fasten bottom channel to top fence rail with 8 X 1 1 2 screws evenly spaced along the length Fasten side channels to posts with 8 X 1 1 2 screws Insert lattice into channels Slide top channel ov...

Page 43: ...ttice into top rail channel Insert rail into routed post secure with lock ring Starting at the end slide top channel over lattice Insert both ends of top channel into routed post Secure rail inside post with 8 x 3 4 screw do this on both ends SHOWN WITH NEW LEXINGTON FENCE LATTICE ACCENT Lattice Once the main fence section is installed proceed as follows Accent Fence ...

Page 44: ...l 3 Insert Top Rail into Post Holes 4 Trace the Outline of the Rail onto the Pickets Mark each picket with an X on the scrap side of the line Numbering pickets will help when reinstalling them Curved Rail Includes Concave Convex S Curve and Swoop ...

Page 45: ...et to enter rail To practice safety remove pickets and cut on a flat secure surface 6 Picket End Channel Cut end channel to length Center channel on post between routed holes Attach channel to post in four locations 7 Insert Pickets into Bottom Rail 8 Slide Top Rail over Pickets 9 Insert Locking Rings 10 Insert Rail into Post Holes Curved Rail Includes Concave Convex S Curve and Swoop ...

Page 46: ...e height Fill holes around posts with concrete mix Tamp level and square Fence assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first or one section at a time To lower a post place a wood block from corner to corner of the post and carefully tap with a mallet Never strike the PVC post without a wood support 6 Crossbuck Insert lock rings in diagonal rails and insert into each post NOTE Stan...

Page 47: ...ONS POST HOLES 5 x 5 POSTS 12 DIG HOLES 30 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE POST CENTERS 5 x 5 POSTS 96 HOLD RAILS IN POST WITH LOCK RING DEPRESS LOCK RING TABS INSERT IN RAIL AND RELEASE INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH REBA...

Page 48: ... end into third post When installing rails leave a 1 gap between rail ends inside post to allow for expansion 5 Support and Secure Block up bottom rail to determine correct fence height Fill holes around posts with concrete mix Tamp level and square Fence assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first or one section at a time To lower a post place a wood block from corner to corner...

Page 49: ...BRACES ON BOTH SIDES OF GATE IN IDENTICAL POSITIONS POST HOLES 5 x 5 POSTS 12 DIG HOLES 30 DEEP OR TO FROST LINE POST CENTERS WHITE 5 x 5 POSTS 96 ARCTIC BLEND BRAZILIAN BLEND SIERRA BLEND WEATHERED BLEND 5 x 5 POSTS 72 INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER INSIDE POST FOR FASTER CLEANER INSTALLATION REBAR SEPARATOR CLIP 1 2 REBAR USE 2 PIECES OF 1 2 REBAR IN HINGE LATCH AND END POSTS POSITION REBAR...

Page 50: ... can be field fabricated with template kit and router or spiral saw to accept rails Racking Method 10 or Less With the racking method the horizontal rails will follow the sloping terrain When installing multiple sections it is advisable to use an end post and field fabricate the opposite side of the post to avoid a jagged fence line Depending on the severity of rack and specific fence style the fo...

Page 51: ...ainst side of rail Mark picket where rail crosses it on angle Measure the length of the drawn angle and add 1 8 to this length to determine proper rail hole size Enlarge holes with a spiral saw NOTE Always cut the same side of each hole to maintain spacing 3 Shorten picket length For extreme racking situations picket ends may need to be cut to accommodate rack Position top and bottom rails in rout...

Page 52: ...e uphill side should be adjusted to the proper height Panels will always be set level even on a slope Set the second post and make any adjustments to bracket position Use steel stiffeners for spacing to set the distance for each succeeding post Use a level on the stiffener to ensure panels will be level when installed For more information see illustration A and B Please visit our website for a ful...

Page 53: ... 1 Attach panel brackets on one side of post at standard height 2 Determine step and attach panel bracket to other side of post 3 Set first post on the uphill side and work your way down 4 Just as with level installation use panel stiffeners as spacers to set next post 5 Level stiffener and adjust bracket if necessary CAUTION Molded fence panels are not engineered for use as a retaining wall If bu...

Page 54: ... Never cut the top of the post 2 Install concrete mounting brackets a Drill all four holes through the pre drilled holes in the steel plate b Install concrete mounts to concrete with fasteners with at least 4 000 lbs shear strength minimum bolt size is 1 2 x 4 1 2 c Shim to level if necessary 3 Install post skirts 4 install post to concrete mounting bracket a attached to concrete mounting bracket ...

Page 55: ...e 10 6 9 9 1 25 24 Corner Shoe 2 5 24 23 2 Gate Shoe Use epoxy anchors instead of wedge anchors for gate shoe 10 6 Gate Shoe Skirt Minimum Bolt size 1 2 x 4 5 Bufftech Molded Fence can be installed on top of a 10 min width poured concrete wall or on flat concrete by using concrete mounting brackets 10 ...

Page 56: ...sition edge of template 2 7 8 from top Tighten wing nuts Place on a flat firm surface to prevent tipping Route hole per manufacturer s recommendations ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Loosen wing nut and remove template For situations that require a larger hole to accommodate racking route a standard hole loosen wing nuts and slide template to new position to route excess material Insert 5 8 bearing ove...

Page 57: ...diagonal brace is secured in the opposite direction for a pleasing symmetrical look On Center O C Measure from the center of one object e g a post to the center of the next post Picket Vertical member of fence between rails Post Vertical support member of fence system Picket End Channel U shaped channel attached to the posts on both ends of a privacy fence section PVC Polyvinyl chloride the plasti...

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