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INSTALLING POSTS AND PANELS
Vinyl Fence Installation Tips:
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Attach the brackets at the marked locations on the first post with screws, making sure
the brackets are centered.
TIP:
Use a slow speed on the drill to minimize the chance of stripping a screw.
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If you’re working on level ground, attach brackets on the next few line posts in the
same manner.
If you’re working on a hill, you may have to adjust bracket positions to compensate for
any grade changes. Use the stair-step method to follow the ground contours, keeping the
panels at least 2" above the ground to allow for yard work. To determine where to
position the brackets for grade changes:
1. Starting at the highest part of the grade, account for how much of the post will be in
the hole and add 2" for clearance. This is where the bottom of the bottom bracket will
be located on the post.
2. Next, measure
up
from the bottom of the bottom rail to the bottom of the middle rail on the panel, and transfer that
measurement to the post. This is where the bottom of the middle bracket will be located on the post.
3. Measure
up
from the bottom of the middle rail to the bottom of the top rail and transfer that measurement to the post.
This is where the bottom of the top bracket will be located on the post.
4. Once the post is set and the panel is attached and level, set the next post in the hole against the panel to mark the position
of the next bracket. Continue this procedure on the subsequent posts and panels.
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Add gravel in the bottom of the end post hole for drainage; local building code may
recommend how much to add. Make sure the tops of your posts end up at the
correct height.
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Set the end post in the first hole. If it’s next to a structure, make sure to leave enough
room for the top cap.
Make sure the post is in line with the string.
TIP:
Ask a friend to hold the post in place or use clamps and braces.
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Add dry or pre-mixed concrete following the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Work the concrete to about 2" below the surface; this space will be covered with dirt
later and seeded with grass or covered with mulch or ornamental gravel.
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Use a post or carpenter’s level to verify that the post is plumb, adjusting the post
as needed.
SETTING VINYL FENCE POSTS (cont.)
