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Mark post to post centres using appropriate markings such as spray paint or stakes. Standard fence panel post centres are at 2450mm. If using shorter spans, space
posts appropriately.
Posts are 102x102mm square.
Mark post positions with spray
paint or appropriate markers
Standard post spacing
2450mm C of posts
2450mm C of posts
2450mm C of posts
For FENCE POSTS:
Set posts into ground ensuring appropriate gap at bottom (refer Step 2). Pour in concrete. For end posts use 1 way post, for in-line posts use 2 way and for corners use
90° posts.
Use a soft mallet with a wooden block on the top of the fence posts to drive the post into the wet concrete to the desired height, aligning with both top and bottom string
lines. If not using top string line, assess height of posts in a line by eye (illustrate).
Check posts plumb using a spirit level and adjust as necessary.
Allow concrete to set before installing panels.
Drop posts into dug-out
holes. Posts are pre-notched
for top and bottom rails.
Use a soft mallet to finish posts
height, aligning top of post with
string-line, observing slot height
with bottom string-line. Use a
spirit level to plumb posts.
If not using a top string-line, align tops of posts by observing
imaginary straight line across top edges of posts in a row.
Level
to other
posts.
Align bottom of post slot
hole with string-line
Pour in concrete
For GATE POSTS ONLY:
Gate posts sold with aluminium inserts for rigidity. Use gate posts for both hinge and latch sides of gate. Pay attention to orientation of slots on post, ensuring rail slots
face away from the gate opening.
Plumb using a spirit level and adjust height and angle as necessary before concrete cures.
min
300mm
min
300mm
1/3rd
2/3rds
INTERIOR OF FENCE
EXTERIOR OF FENCE
600mm minimum
deep
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For in-ground installation dig holes for posts minimum 600mm deep by 300x300mm wide.
Hole positioning should be dug so that posts can be inserted against string-line by digging the holes approximately 2/3rds inside the string-line. Refer above right image.
Holes for posts should be minimum 600mm deep.
If using base plated posts ignore above step and refer next page.
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S E M I P R I V A C Y F E N C I N G
I N S T A L L G U I D E
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