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INSTALLING THE TOP RAILS
Slide the top rail into place as shown in Figure
1.10
INSTALLING THE PICKETS
Insert the pickets into the bottom rail of each
section by starting at one side and inserting the
tongue and groove pickets in the bottom rail.
See Figure 1.11
Secure the top rail by placing a set screw into
the rail and next to the inside wall of the post.
Make sure section is centered between posts
and pickets are vertical before setting screws.
GATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
There are many methods of making gate posts
stronger such as adding steel inserts and or
concrete to the inside of gate posts.
We prefer the method of adding 2 - ½” pieces of
rebar to the post and filling the post with
concrete. We have used this method on
thousands of gates and we feel this method has
been tried and proven. (See Figure 8.12)
Prior to filling the posts with concrete it is
important to screw the gate hardware on the
gate posts so you are not screwing into a post
filled with concrete. Gate hardware placement
does not have to be exact and placement should
look something similar to the gate specification
diagram provided. At this point the gate
hardware should be secured only to the post
that will hold the gate in place and not the gate
itself. (See Figure 8.13)
Figure 1.10
Figure 1.11
