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STEP 2 –
SECURING POSTS
TYPICAL INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR END
POSTS, CORNER POSTS AND JUNCTIONS
TAPERING THE FRONT OF YOUR FENCE
It is highly recommended that you taper the last two
panels of your fence at an unsupported end, particularly
where your fence extends beyond the front of your house.
Cut sheets as per the instructions in the ‘sloping or uneven
sites’ section.
The minimal extra effort in tapering the unsupported end
will provide a better looking fence than a stepped fence
and is much stronger than leaving it at full height.
- 65mm SHS Section
- Fence Post
Example for 2380mm post centres
a. Fastening posts together
b. Fixing post in ground
If it isn’t possible to fix posts as
proposed here, please contact
us for further information.
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IMPORTANT
Fence Height
Tapered End
Height
Top rail length if
tapered per two panels
1500mm
750mm
2400mm
1800mm
900mm
2415mm
Approx.
40mm
2 Fasteners approx.
100mm max from top
of post (below depth
or rail)
Maximum screw spacing
300mm centres
10 - 16 x 16mm self-
drilling screw placings.
Screws to conform to
AS3566 Class 3.
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Place first post in hole
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Adjust to correct height
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Support post with temporary brace
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Fill hole with fully mixed, wet concrete
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Vibrate and compact the concrete to remove voids.
Align vertically with
spirit level in both
directions
Do not allow soil, garden
fill and/or dirt to come
in contact with posts as
this may cause the post
to corrode
Slope top of
concrete away
from post (to drain
away water)
Add water
and mix
well prior
to pouring
Bottom
rail height
approx.
50mm
Sheet length
+ 10mm
(max. height
1800mm)
Note: a longer top rail well be required
for the two tapered panels
Remember that the leading post at
the free end should include a square
hollow section
(i.e. SHS)
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2
h
Normal
height of
fence
h
Dwelling 1
Dwelling 2
