A-lign Fencing
12 easy steps
Classic. Elegant. Simple.
Page 1: ...A lign Fencing 12 easy steps Classic Elegant Simple ...
Page 2: ...e Boards 200mm or 150mm Centre Scriber Notes All fence components available in 5 4m lengths on request All cut ends should be primed and sealed 36x18mm H3 treated scribers in 1560mm lengths for 200mm profiled fence boards or 1570mm lengths for 150mm profiled fence boards 112x112mm or 132x132mm H4 treated laminated posts in 2 7m lengths 40x40x40x3mm galvanized metal angle bracket 88x42mm H4 treated...
Page 3: ...nt H Stringline I Woodfiller and trowel J Jenkin end seal primer used for all cut ends K Sandpaper and block Tools L Post hole borer 300mm diameter Optional M Handsaw or circular saw N Drill O Drill bits 3 4mm diameter screwdriver bit P Digging equipment Q Hammer or Nail gun R Spirit level or laser level S Easy set concrete T A cold beer to appreciate your new fence Along with the components shown...
Page 4: ...on to the boundary and or survey pegs Ensure the fence and fence height conform to local council bylaws and subdivision covenants Before digging post holes Locate underground services such as power gas telephone water and drainage to ensure a safe separation distance from excavated holes Planning sketch and dimensions 1 ...
Page 5: ... Measure and install intermediate posts up to the maximum centre span of 2 7m Horizontal and vertical alignment can be achieved by a laser or string line and level or plumb bob Posts should be plumb and secure before proceeding Post should be plumb and secure before proceeding Installing the Posts 2 112x112mm or 132x132mm H4 laminated posts Note For recommended post depths relating to area wind sp...
Page 6: ...the underside of the rail with 10 gauge 40mm screws Level and fix the bottom rail on the centre line of the posts by screw fixing through the metal angle bracket into the post Use a spirit or laser level to ensure bottom rail is fixed level between posts Fitting the Bottom Rail Bracket 3 ...
Page 7: ...l by one full board cover width 110mm for 150mm profiled fence board and 155mm for 200mm profiled fence board fence board s If the ground slope is severe it may be necessary to install a short stub post midway between posts to split the levels of the bottom rail Dealing with a sloping ground Cover width 4 ...
Page 8: ...l bead to the length of the bottom rail Fit the bottom rail infill bead into the centre groove of the bottom rail tapered side up Avoid excessive bending of the infill bead to avoid breakage Fitting the Bottom Rail Infill Bead 5 ...
Page 9: ...he first fence board to fit Install only the first fence board over the infill bead and bottom rail This step assists in setting the scribers in the correct position Installing the first Profile Fence Board 6 ...
Page 10: ...e Fix scriber to the post with 10 gauge 40mm stainless steel raised head screws at the top and bottom and as required between Trim the top of the scribers 5mm below the last step to allow the top rail recess to engage and sit flat on the scriber Setting the front Scribers 5mm gap 7 ...
Page 11: ...the required height by fitting into the 36x18mm scriber From the rear side lightly pin through the top of the fence board to the scriber Once set nail punch pins flush with the profiled fence board Installing three more Profiled Fence Boards 8 ...
Page 12: ...er the fourth fence board is in place Fix centre scriber into every second rail with 10 gauge 40mm stainless steel raised head screws Install the remaining fence boards and lightly pin through the centre of each board Do not secure the centre scriber to the bottom rail until step 11 Setting the front Centre Scribers 9 ...
Page 13: ...ide of the fence and secure to the post as per step 7 Apply hand pressure to the scriber so it seals firmly against the fence boards Once all scribers are in place holding pins from steps 8 9 can either be removed or nailed off and punched Setting the rear Scribers 10 ...
Page 14: ...ide Screw fix into every second fence board Fix centre scriber to bottom rail using 8 gauge 75mm countersunk screws Drill at 45 and screw fix centre scriber into the bottom rail Seal and fill any remaining holes as required Setting the rear Centre Scribers 11 ...
Page 15: ...lean finish Screw fix the top rail at 45 into the post using a pair of 8 gauge 75mm countersunk screws at each end Fill hole sand and seal for a cleaner finish If required trim the post to the desired height Apply adhesive to top of post then install post cap Installing the Top Rail and Post Caps 12 ...
