3’ Level
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www.zippity-outdoor.com
or call us at
1-877-234-6196
for answers to your other questions.
We are eager to help you succeed in your project. Thanks for choosing Zippity, and all the best with your project.
3
2
.090 in. wall thickness
.050 in.
wall
thickness
11.3 in
.
7/8
in.
3 in.
3 in.
BOX CONTENTS
(Delivered in Two Boxes)
BOX ONE: Includes 6 Fence Boards
BOX TWO: 1 Post & 1 Cap
• Post Cap
(1)
• 2.5in. Stainless Steel Screws
(4)
• Post
(1)
• Horizontal Fence Boards
(6)
Sold Separately:
• Post & Cap
This Post & Cap
Not Included
PLEASE NOTE:
You will need to purchase at least one extra
post to complete your fence project.
(Finishing posts are sold as 1-packs)
1
.
Have you contacted local utilities?
You must call before you start installation of your
fence to avoid puncturing any unseen underground
utilities, especially electrical or gas lines.
Fortunately, this is made easy for you.
Simply call 811 in the US, or visit
www.call811.com
.
In Canada, visit
www.transcanada.com/contactus.html
for a list of phone numbers by province.
2
.
Have you checked your local zoning laws?
Local zoning laws and Home Owners Associations may regulate the height, style and
placement of your fence. Some locations may even require a permit.
3
.
Are you absolutely sure where your property line is?
Many disputes have arisen from questions about whose side the fence is on. We recommend the outside edge
of your fence to be at least 2” inside your property line to avoid any encroachment on adjacent property.
4
.
Have you talked to your neighbors?
Your fence will become part of their yard, and you’ll have an easier time building it if you can have access from
both sides. Besides, you may get lucky if they decide to share the cost with you.
Sketch out the layout of your fence and calculate the number of panels, gates and posts required before starting.
Careful planning and measuring of your fence is essential, as moving posts after concrete sets is extremely difficult.
Remember to order one extra post to finish each of your fence runs!
Avoid These Pitfalls!
Sketch It!
A
B
10 in.
36 in.
1
- Pour 12 in. to 18 in. of wet concrete into the bottom of your hole.
2
- Slide your vinyl post down into the wet concrete and level.
3
- Add more wet concrete around your post to within 2 in. of the ground surface.
After stringing your fence line, dig your first post hole 10 in. diameter x 36 in. deep.
Dig your second hole 72 in. on center to your first hole, and so on. Dig only three
or four holes at a time to ensure proper spacing.
Place temporary wood blocks (about
2 in. tall) as illustrated, and slide the
first board down into place.
72 in. o.c.
D
After levelling, secure the first board to
the post as illustrated. Leave a 1/8 in.
gap between end of board and backside
of groove on post.
C
Temporary Spacers
69 in.
Install ONE complete panel of fence FIRST.
Then proceed to install only one or two posts at a
time until you fully understand the fundamentals.
This will help you to avoid repetitive mistakes.
Slide down the remaining boards
into place.
F
Secure the top board to the posts using
screws provided. Trim down post tops
as necessary and install post caps. Use
PVC cement (not provided) to secure
permanently if necessary.
E
Drill
Post Cap
1/8 in. Gap
DO NOT overtighten the screws.
Secure screws straight
and in the center.
WRONG
WRONG
WRONG
CORRECT
CORRECT
U.S. Residents Only.
Tongue Up
The portion of the vinyl post
that includes the steel
stiffener MUST be installed
into the concrete footing.
