Installation Guide

Cross Rail Installation
IMPORTANT: Through temperature changes of seasonal weather, Wood Composite Fencing will experience thermal expansion in the
pickets and cross rails. To anticipate this expansion movement, our instructions include installation steps which need to be followed to
prevent pressure from building in the fence during the hot summer months. Following these preventive steps will ensure a long lasting
fence through the years. Avoid installing below 40 degrees.
USE RAIL & BRACKET LOCATOR
Pre-drill rail ends first, centering hole 1 in. from rail ends with 1/2 in. drill bit. Slightly angling the hole toward post center. Place Rail &
Bracket Locator template square against the post. Slide rail into location of the pre-drilled holes, touch tighten only. Use 4 1/2 in. HeadLOK
™
Fasten-Masters
®
, Heavy Duty Flathead Screws. Apply screws to bottom of the pre-drilled rail holes, leave screws loose, touch tighten. No
nails or deck screws. Space rail ends 1/4 in. apart. This is necessary for the thermal expansion of the rails and pickets, which you can read
below.
NOTE: Avoid applying screws to top 5 Inches of post tops.
Cross Rails
Rail & Bracket
Locator Template
HeadLOK™ Fasten-Masters
®
Heavy Duty Flathead Screws
All Purpose Posts
6 in.
12 in.
32 in.
Ground
View
All Purpose Post Installation
1
Dig hole:
□ Dig hole 12 in. wide x 32 in. deep.
2
Add Gravel
□ Add 6 in. gravel (depth now = 26 in.)
3
Set Post
□ Add 160 lbs of concrete.
4
Next Post
□ Set post at a maximum of 68 in. post-center to post-center.
Picket
Post