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Layout Installation

The location of your gate will determine the 

layout of the posts for the fence line.
To make sure your fence run is straight, install 

line stakes and run a string line. The string line 
should be positioned on the side of the posts 

and be very tight.   

Mark the location for each post with a stake. 

For residential fencing

 (1" side wall)

, leave 72 

1/2" 

on center 

between each post. For 

commercial fencing

 (1.5" side wall)

, leave 71 

1/2"

 

on center 

between each post

.

NOTE: If the space you left is less than a full 

panel,then you can cut down the panel to fit 

the space by using a hacksaw. (See 

Illustration)

Tie the string to each stake.

NOTE: The fence will be likely need to be set 

up from the property line as required by your 

local building codes.

(usually 2"-4") 

For 6' sections using 2" posts

72 

1

⁄⁄

"

Use a rubber mallet to drive the post caps onto the posts gently. Be careful not to damage the top of post.

Mix the concrete on the dry side to hold the posts in place faster. See chart below to determine the minimum 
depth for your fence.

NOTE: In areas where the frost occurs on the ground, the concrete foundations should be extended below the 

frost line (generally below 12" ).This will account for frost "heave", in which ground water freezes and expands 

upwards.  By  providing  this  12"  drainage  system,you  can  keep  the  frost  heave  from  affecting  the  posts.  Verify 

depths meet all the local building codes.

Post Installation

Panel 

Height

Post 

Height

Hole 

Depth

Post 

goes into 

ground

36"

58"

27"

21"

48"

72"

29"

23"

54"

84"

35"

29"

60"

84"

29"

23"

72"

108"

41"

35"

Leave 2" 

from ground

6" Gravel

6"

We’re happy to help. Call 

1-866-719-5782.

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Residential

 Grade (1" Side Wall)

For 6' sections using 2" posts

71 

1

⁄⁄

"

Commercial

 Grade (1.5" Side Wall)

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 1

Step 2

Layout & Post Installation

Summary of Contents for Aluminum Fencing

Page 1: ...Always consult the following installation instructions as well as the CAD diagrams when installing your fence Aluminum Fencing Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...ld be left for a 48 gate the actual width of the gate is 46 6 to fit a 48 opening String Stakes Tape Measure Peastone Level Hacksaw Material Checklist Line Post Post with holes on two opposite sides to connect fence sections Corner Post Used to connect two sections of the fence together to 90 End Post Used to end a row of fence Only one section of the fence will connect to the end post Blank Post ...

Page 3: ...led on level ground Gates and fence panels should be installed 2 off the ground for lawn maintenance or trimming Once installed the top of the post will be at the same height as the top of the tallest part of the fence panel Separate and identify your posts The rails from the fence panels will be inserted into the pre routed holes on the posts Getting Started ...

Page 4: ...ng 2 posts 72 1 2 Use a rubber mallet to drive the post caps onto the posts gently Be careful not to damage the top of post Mix the concrete on the dry side to hold the posts in place faster See chart below to determine the minimum depth for your fence NOTE In areas where the frost occurs on the ground the concrete foundations should be extended below the frost line generally below 12 This will ac...

Page 5: ...mple Use a 48 opening for a 46 3 4 wide gate Make sure the posts are level and plumb Brace the posts as necessary while the concrete is setting We re happy to help Call 1 866 719 5782 5 6 Gravel Step 3 Step 4 CAUTION When installing your fence or gate we recommend installing 1 post and section at a time NOTE We ve found that it is better to dig the next post hole and place 6 of gravel inside the h...

Page 6: ...anel into the previously installed post Place the next post into the hole and slide the post onto the rails of the panel as firmly as possible Pour concrete around that post and tamp it down leaving concrete about 2 from ground level Repeat until the end of the line Step 3 Corner posts require some additional work on one of the fence panels The rails of one panel need to be notched 1 2 to allow th...

Page 7: ...ded use a rubber mallet while the concrete is still soft After concrete has set fasten the fence section to the posts by using 8 x 1 self tapping screws Be careful not to over tighten the screws as the heads may be broken off or stripped out We re happy to help Call 1 866 719 5782 7 Step 5 Step 6 Panel Installation ...

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