PICKET FENCE
INSTALLATION (soft surface)
1
Second post
First post
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6
8
7
5
rail length
rail length
2
Screw
Washer
4' H fence
3
5' H fence
4' H fence
5' H fence
4
post
bracket
B
A
Fence
System
4' height
5' height
Always check your local codes for post hole
size and depth.
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Measure and mark the position of all posts and
ensure they are aligned. Dig the post holes.
Position the first post in the post hole and brace
plumb. Mix and pour concrete into the first post
hole. Position and brace the second post in the
post hole, but do not pour the concrete yet.
Recommended
Post Depth
21"
27"
Maximum
post spacing
6' 2
¼" on center
Attach the fence panel to the
posts using 5/8" self-drilling
screws (provided).
Level and brace the second
post. Mix and pour the
concrete into the second hole.
Repeat these steps for remaining sections.
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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Install a bracket on each
end of both rails and fasten
in place with 5/8"
self-drilling screws
(provided). 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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Insert the end of the picket that has the screw hole.
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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).
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.
