FAQ

cut. NEVER drill a posthole further than 8 feet from the previous post or the stringers will not
fit. Even if you need to drill a foot shorter for one fence section it should not be noticeable.
What if a post has been set already in concrete further than 8' apart from the
previous post?
If the posts have been set in concrete further than 8' or 96" from the previous post then it is
recommended RE-drilling and resetting 3 posts that are 6 feet apart to cover the same 24foot
span. Then after resetting three fence posts in concrete 6 feet apart, cut the 6 stringers to 6
feet and continue with the rest of the fence sections being 8' apart.
Can I make the post-holes longer than 8’?
NEVER MAKE THE POST HOLES LONGER THAN 8 FEET APART !!
Shorter than 8 feet apart is OK because the Stringers can be cut to length but cannot be
lengthened.
Can I make the post-holes shorter than 8’ apart?
Yes the post holes can be shorter than 8 feet apart to accommodate for rocks or debris that
you are unable to drill in that exact spot.
Can I place the posts shorter than 8’?
Yes the posts can be placed at a shorter distance than exactly 8 feet, (96") apart because the
stringers can be cut to size if necessary.
Can I place the post further apart than 8’?
NEVER PLACE THE POSTS FURTHER THAN 8 FEET APART TO THEIR CENTER !!
Shorter is better than longer because the stringers can be cut to size but cannot be
lengthened.
How do I cut the stringer?
Stringers can be cut with a Metal saw, Hack Saw, Aluminum Saw or Power saw with metal
cutting blade. Anything that can cut metal will cut the stringers. The best way to cut the
stringers is to sandwich them together and cut 2 at the same time so your bottom and top
stringers are cut at the exact same length. Make sure that before you cut the stringers that
that the picket holes are set up identically prior to cutting.
Can I cut the stringer?
Yes the Stringers can be cut to size if necessary. Try to cut on exactly a half board hole so the
board widths look uniform in the fence section if you must cut down the stringer.
Does the carriage bolt go on the top or bottom?
The carriage Part of the bolt which is the rounded top with the Square fitting between the top
and the threads is to be inserted from the top through the square stringer hole and then