Instructions / Assembly
GENERAL INFORMATION
§ Before you begin, check with the local Building Department, Zoning ordinances, Historic District
regulations and Homeowners Association requirements as they may regulate the location, style
and height of your fence.
§ Call before you dig. Contact your local utility companies to mark any underground cables and
pipelines.
§ Fence permits may be required by local Building and/or Zoning Departments, Historic Districts or
Homeowners Associations.
§ Pickets are intended to be fastened to fence frame (post and rails) and are strictly limited
to vertical installations. Reference fence frame installation instructions, local codes, and/or
recommendations from the American Fence Association.
§ Store pickets off the ground on a flat, well-supported, covered, and well-drained surface.
§ Inspect for damage prior to installation.
§ Field cut fence pickets must be painted to prevent moisture intrusion. Carefully apply two or more
layers of manufacturer provided touch-up paint until the exposed wood is completely covered.
See Touching Up section below for paint specifications.
§ For the cleanest cut and longer blade life, a fine-tooth carbide tipped blade is recommended.
§ Dog ear picket tops shall not be cut. Top of picket has additional paint that protects the product
from the elements.
§ Pickets shall not be in direct contact with brick, stone, or stucco siding; provide a 3/8 inch
vertical space between picket and siding.
§ Pickets shall be kept free from constant or excessive sources of moisture such as: sprinklers,
storage materials placed up against fence, or landscape materials planted too close to pickets
restricting natural light between them.
INSTALLATION
§ Minimum 2 inch clearance must be
maintained between bottom of picket and
finish grade, mulch, patios, decks, or walking
surfaces.
§ Do not allow mulch to be in contact with
bottom of pickets.
§ Horizontal rails shall be a maximum
of 30 inches o.c.
§ Pickets shall not extend 8 inches above
or below horizontal supports centerline.
§ To reduce picket length only cut picket at
bottom and apply adequate layers of touch-
up paint provided by manufacturer.
§ Minimum fastener size to nominal 2 x 4
horizontal rail use 0.092 inch diameter
x 1-7/8 inch long, hot-dipped galvanized ring
shank nail or equal (ASTM A153).
§ Do not use staples to fasten pickets to
fence frame.
§ Refer to diagrams 1a, 1b, and 1c for details on
the number of rails required for the height of
your fence.
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3’-10” picket (4 ft. tall fence)
C
L
C
L
30” o.c.
max.
8”
max.
8”
max.
2”
1c. Minimum of
2 horizontal rails
are required for
pickets 4 ft. or
less in height.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
LP ELEMENTS
®
PERFORMANCE FENCING SERIES AND SERIES FINISHED PICKETS
8’-0” picket (8'-2" tall fence)
C
L
C
L
C
L
C
L
30” o.c.
max.
30” o.c.
max.
30” o.c.
max.
8”
8”
max.
2”
19/32” picket
post and rails
by others
nish grade
footing design
by others
1a. Minimum of
4 horizontal rails
are required for
pickets greater
than 6 ft. in
height
1b. Minimum of
3 horizontal rails
are required for
pickets greater
than 4 ft. in
height but 6 ft.
or less in height.
19/32” picket
post and rails
by others
nish grade
footing design
by others
6’-0” picket (6'-2" tall fence)
C
L
C
L
C
L
30” o.c.
max.
30” o.c.
max.
8”
max.
8”
max.
2”