POSTMASTER® INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
U.S.Patents 6,173,945 and 6,530,561
1
Plan, Layout & Mark
2
Locate & Set Posts
Locate your property’s boundary lines.
Precisely mark the fence layout – it’s the critical first step in a
quality installation. Mark the location of each
terminal post
with a stake (corner, end & gateposts are called terminal posts).
When using 8 foot 2 x 4 rails, inline posts should be spaced 97 ½"
(8 feet + 1 ½") on center, ±1⁄8". The exact spacing may be
modified depending on rails used, fence height and ground slope.
Place shorter sections at the corners or near gates or buildings to
make the fence fit the length of the layout.
1 ½"
1 "
1"
Hat
Section
Flange
Flange
1 5⁄8"
0.120
Post Clip
#633675
Rail Screw
#10 x 1 ¼"
#633671
Rail Screw
#8 x 1 ¼"
#633670
Cover Screw
#8 x ¾"
#633669
Hex Head
Gate Post Screw
#12 x ½"
#633673
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
SAFETY FIRST!
NOTE:
The information contained in these guidelines is
intended to provide general guidance with basic PostMaster®
fence installation. The installer
must take proper safety
precautions
. If you have any questions or doubts in regards
to your fence installation, please consult with a
licensed professional.
Ensure that fence footings
do not exceed legally established
property lines
. If uncertain, refer to your real estate line plot or
consult a professional surveyor.
Check local codes for specifications regarding frontage locations,
allowable fence heights, etc. A permit may be required.
Consult with local utility companies for
locations of underground cables or pipelines.
String
Corner Post
(reverse of Line Post)
Gate Post
(double posts)
Line Post
Gate
Latch Post
End Post
97 ½"
24"
Terminal Post
Terminal Post
Line Post
Line Post
String
Dig the terminal post holes 6" - 10" in diameter
and 30" deep. The exact diameter and depth will
be determined by local conditions.
The height of fence boards should be 8 in. above
the top of the top rail and 8 inches below the
bottom of the bottom rail with a 2 inch gap at the
bottom between the fence board and ground.
If posts are too tall after footing installation, saw
the excess PostMaster to be flush with the top of
the top rail using a hacksaw or reciprocating saw.
Center the terminal posts in the holes.
Make sure the posts are plumb, square
to the fence line and set to the correct height.
Block and support the post to preserve post
position as installation continues.
Fill the hole with concrete in a continuous pour,
mounding the top to direct water away from the post.
6" Gravel
8"
TOP RAIL
MID RAIL
BOTTOM
8"
2"
Gap
24"
10"
Make a Gate Post by fastening two
PostMaster® posts back to back with
four #12 x 1/2" gate post screws. Put
one screw in each flange, 6" below the
upper edge. Put two screws in the
flanges 6" above the base of the
bottom rail.
Place the assembled gate post in its
hole, ensuring that its rail pockets will
line up with the adjacent posts when installed.
Pour concrete as with Terminal Posts.
When the terminal and gate post concrete has hardened, stretch
a string between them to set the line posts at the correct height.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size:
3 ½" x 1 5⁄8"
88.9 mm x 44.5 mm
Holes:
0.20" dia./ 1" O.C.
5.1 mm/1.54 cm O.C.)
Thickness:
.120"
(3.05 mm)
Weight:
2.64 lbs/ft
(3.93 kg/m)
Material:
G90 Galvanized Steel
Lengths: 6', 7', 7'6", 8', 9', 10', 12'
5/8" x 6" Hanger Bolt:
#013904
8" Half Strap Hinge:
#011015
8" Strap Hinge:
#011186
6' Fence / 7' 6" Post Shown
Fence Height: 74" • Post Height: 66"
BOTTOM
TOP
For use on all corner post applications
to properly secure rails.
