PICKET FENCE
INSTALLATION (hard surface)
1
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8
A
B
7
A
B
6
5
rail length
rail length
2
Screw
Washer
4' H fence
3
5' H fence
post
bracket
4' H fence
5' H fence
4
B
A
B
C
A
A
Measure and mark the position of all posts and ensure
they are aligned. Put the first post in position.
A:
Use a hammer drill with a 5/16" masonry bit to drill
four holes 3" deep through each corner of the post
base. Clean the holes.
B:
Use a hammer to insert assembled concrete anchors
until washer is touching post base. Use a 7/16" wrench
to tighten the nuts. Ensure post is plumb.
B:
Install the bottom rail support
at the center of the bottom rail,
then fasten in place.
Maximum post spacing: 6' 2¼" on center.
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Fasten the second post to the concrete surface (see Step 1).
Install bottom rail support:
A:
Mark the hole for the concrete screw (provided).
B:
Use a hammer drill with a 7/32" masonry bit to drill a 2"
deep hole in the concrete surface.
C:
Use a 5/16" wrench to install the concrete screw.
Repeat these steps for remaining sections.
Use 5/8" self-drilling screws
(provided) for these steps:
A:
Install a bracket on each end of
both rails and fasten in place.
Ensure the tabs are facing towards
the center of the fence panel.
For pool fences, the opening
between a picket and a post
must not exceed 4". Always
follow your local building codes.
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If required,
cut the rails to
fit between the brackets.
If you plan to cut the rails before
assembling the fence panel,
ensure the rails are correctly
oriented before cutting.
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For a 4'H fence:
Insert the pickets into each end of the
top rail (ensure the screw holes in the
rail are facing up). Align the screw hole
in each picket with the screw hole in
the top rail, then fasten each picket to
the rail using 1/2" self-drilling screws
and washers (provided).
For a 5'H fence:
Insert the pickets through the first and
last square slots at each end of the top
rail (ensure the screw holes in the rail
are facing up). Align the screw hole in
each picket with the screw hole in the
top rail, then fasten each picket to the
rail using 1/2" self-drilling screws and
washers (provided).
Attach the fence panel to the
posts using 5/8" self-drilling
screws (provided).
For pool fences, the opening
between the bottom rail and
the ground must not exceed 2".
Follow local codes for minimum
fence height.
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Insert the end of the picket that has the screw hole.
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For a 4'H fence:
Insert a picket through the first and last square slots at each
end of the bottom rail (ensure the screw holes in the rails and
pickets are facing up). Align the screw hole in each picket with
the screw hole in the bottom rail, then fasten each picket to
the rail using 1/2" self-drilling screws and washers (provided).
Align the screw hole in each picket with the screw hole
in the bottom rail, then fasten each picket to the rail
using 1/2" self-drilling screws and washers (provided).
For a 5'H fence:
Insert a picket through the first and last square
slots at each end of the bottom rail (ensure the
screw holes in the rails and pickets are facing up).
A:
Install all remaining
pickets and fasten the
pickets to the rails using
1/2" self-drilling screws
and washers (provided).
B:
Snap a cap over each
screw head.
