Step 3
FILL END-CORNER POSTS WITH RE-BAR & CONCRETE
Mix concrete according to manufacturers specications. Place and hold the post while pouring concrete 6” at a time, tamping
to eliminate air pockets. Leave enough space at the top of the concrete to allow sod to grow around the post. Set the correct
post height, plumb and level each post.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE FILLING GATE POSTS WITH CONCRETE, MAKE SURE THAT THE GATE HARDWARE IS INSTALLED FOLLOWING THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE GATE SECTION.
Before concrete sets, site down the fence line and, if necessary, adjust posts. If posts are too high, place a wooden
block across the top of the post and tap down with a rubber mallet. Allow post concrete to set 24 hours before
installing fence sections.
For added strength End-Corner posts should be filled up to 2” from the top of the post with concrete and rebar.
1. Each end, corner or gate post takes 2 pieces of ½” diameter rebar cut 4” shorter than the post length located at
opposing corners of post
(Fig. 3a).
IMPORTANT
Rebar should extend to the ground a minimum of 12”.
2. Now fill the posts with concrete, tapping on the sides of the post to remove
air-pockets in the concrete
(Fig.3b)
.
3. Clean up excess concrete with water before it dries.
Concrete Requirements:
4x4 Line Posts = approx 100 lbs
4x4 End, Corner, Gate post = approx 160 lbs
5x5 Line Posts = approx 140 lbs
5x5 End, Corner, Gate post = approx 260 lbs
Fig.3a
Fig.3b
STEP 4
POST CAP INSTALLATION
Apply a small amount of PVC glue in each coner of the post cap and insert
the external post cap on top of the post by tapping lightly on top of the post
cap until it securely fit the post top. Wipe off any pvc glue residue
(Fig.4)
.
NOTE:
Post Cap sold separately.
WHITE
PVC
VIN
YL
CEMENT
PVC CEMENT
Top of the Post
External Post Cap
LAYOUT FENCE AND POSITION POSTS
Fig.4
