Installation Guide

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VINYL RANCH RAIL FENCE – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2-RAIL:
8 ft. Rail - 96" on-center, 91" span
16 ft. Rail - 192" on-center, 187" span
3-RAIL:
8 ft. Rail - 96" on-center, 91" span
16 ft. Rail - 192" on-center, 187" span
• Ranch rails
• Routed 2-Rail or 3-Rail ranch rail posts
• Post caps
ITEMS REQUIRED:
ITEMS YOU MAY NEED:
• Post hole digger and shovel
• Tape measure
• PVC cement
• Circular saw or hand saw
• Rail clips (if shortening the rail)
• String line, Stakes and Level
• Concrete and Gravel
• Shims
• Pencil
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• Ranch Rail Gate (sold separately)
• Check local ordinances and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Contact your local utility companies to mark any underground
cables and pipelines before digging any postholes.
• It’s a good idea to discuss plans with any neighbors along
your proposed fence line.
• Determine the number of posts, rails, and gates needed to
complete the job based on the total linear footage. Take into
consideration post, rail, and gate widths and whether you are
building a 2-rail, 3-rail or 4-rail fence when determining the total
number of each.
• Locate property boundaries and drive stakes into the ground at
corners and ends of the fence line, based on local municipality
regulations.
• Stretch twine or heavy string between stakes and pull tight to
mark the layout of fence line.
• Be sure to measure your rails and gates prior to determining
the locations of the post holes. Mark post hole locations in the
following order along the string line:
- End/corner posts
- Gate posts
- Line posts
• Vinyl Ranch Rails are available in 8 ft and 16 ft lengths
• Rails can be shortened to desired length using a circular saw
or hand saw.
• If you shorten a rail, you will lose the locking tabs that secure
the rail into the routed hole. We recommend installing rail clips
(sold separately) on the end of the cut side of the rail prior to
inserting into the routed hole.
Step 3 Step 3
Step 3
Before you begin: Design and layout:
Rail length and shortening:
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