STRATCO EZI-SLAT FENCING INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLING POSTS
POST LOCATIONS
Determine the location for the Ezi-Slat Fence using a temporary
string line (Figure 1.0). Measure and mark the required distance
between posts. Standard panel length is 941/2” (2400mm)
between the inside edges of the posts. The spacing for a
standard swing gate is 401/5” (1020mm). For custom panels and
gates you will need to determine the required post spacing.
POST INTO CONCRETE
Dig holes at the correct distances (see Figures 1.0 & 1.1).
Holes are to be 10” (250mm) in diameter and 2’ (600mm)
deep (Figure 1.2) or in accordance with minimum footing size
for the engineered fence solution.
If using aluminum posts, they must not come into direct
contact with concrete, as this will prematurely corrode the
posts. There are two recommended methods for installing
in-ground aluminum posts.
ALUMINUM POST DIRECTLY INTO CONCRETE
Cover the end of the post with duct tape and apply
a coating of bitumen paint to the section of the post
which will come into contact with the concrete to avoid
corrosion. The post must be embedded into the concrete
a minimum of 18” (450mm) (Figure 1.2).
Using a spirit level ensure the posts are plumb, and check
that the distances between posts are correct.
STEEL SPIGOT INTO CONCRETE
A 11/2”x11/2”x1/6” (40x40x4.0mm) SHS steel spigot can be
installed into concrete (Figure 1.2). The spigot must protrude
from the concrete a minimum of 2’. The Ezi-Slat Aluminum
Post can then be slid down onto the spigot (Figure 1.3).
INSTALLING POST ONTO CONCRETE*
Screw the base plate onto the Ezi-Slat Aluminum Post using
four 12g x 3” (75mm) pan head screws (Figure 1.4).
Ensure the distance between posts is correct. It is
recommended that there is a minimum distance of 3”
(75mm) from bolt centres to the edge of the concrete. Using
a hammer drill and a 25/64” (10mm) masonry drill bit, drill
four holes into the concrete. Fasten the base plate to the
concrete using four M10 masonry anchors (Figure 1.5).
*Note: This application is only recommended for low height
garden fencing or similar in which an engineered solution is
not required.
Standard Fence Panel Post Spacing
94½” (2400mm)
Standard Gate Post Spacing
40
1
⁄
5
” (1020mm)
FIGURE 1.1
String Line
Spirit level
Standard Fence Panel;
94½” (2400mm)between posts
Standard Gate;
40
1
⁄
5
” (1020mm)
between posts
FIGURE 1.0
2’
(600mm)
min.
6” (150mm) layer of
concrete mix,
agitated before
each subsequent
layer is poured.
10” (250mm)
Final layer
shaped to
slope away
from posts.
6”(150mm)
18”
(450mm)
min.
Bitumen Paint
required for
Aluminum Posts
FIGURE 1.2
Aluminum Post
1½”x1½”x¹⁄
6
”
(40x40x4.0mm)
SHS Spigot
2’ (600mm) Min.
Concrete Footing
FIGURE 1.3