Project Ideas
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Simpson Strong-Tie
®
Pipe-Grip
®
Ties make it easy to attach wood fence rails to metal fence posts.
Galvanized fence posts typically last longer than wood posts, extending the life of the fence by helping to
avoid a common problem: rotting fence posts. Now you can get the look of a wood fence with the
durability of steel posts.
Fencing with Metal Posts
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TOOLS YOU NEED
• Saw
• Screw gun
• #2 Phillips head bit
•
1
⁄
4
" hex drive socket
• Tape measure
• Framing square
• Straight edge
• Level
• Post-hole digger/shovel
• String for layout
LAYOUT THE FENCE
Use string and stakes to layout the
desired location for your fence and dig
holes for metal posts. Concrete can be
used to set the posts into the ground.
Use cedar, redwood or preservative-treated lumber and finish with exterior grade stain or paint.
Dimensions can be modified to fit your specific needs. Follow manufacturer's instructions for installation.
Check local building codes before construction.
PGT PIPE-GRIP
®
TIE FOR
OUTSIDE CORNERS
Field bent for 90° or 45° corners.
PGTIC PIPE-GRIP
®
TIE FOR
INSIDE CORNERS
Install with two set screws (supplied)
in pre-drilled holes.
PGT OR PGTE PIPE-GRIP
®
TIE FOR
INLINE APPLICATION
For corners, splices and ideal for
uneven terrain.
PGT Pipe-Grip
®
ties are also
ideal for outside corners
Use PGTIC Pipe-Grip
®
ties
for inside corners
Use PGT or PGTE Pipe-Grip
®
ties for inline applications
2x4 LUMBER
1x6 DOG-EAR
STYLE LUMBER
Attach with Simpson Strong-Tie
®
1
⁄
4
" x1
1
⁄
2
" Strong-Drive
®
SDS
Heavy-Duty Connector screws
INSTALLATION:
Position the fence post 6" back from
the end of the fence.
Use 2 to 3 PGTs per pipe; line up to
stringline for the top fence rail.
Tighten PGT onto the fence post with
1
⁄
4
" hex head bolt (supplied) manually
or with a screw gun.
PGT attaches to rails with four
1
⁄
4
" x1
1
⁄
2
" SDS Connector screws.
Nail or screw fence boards to rails.
90° Corner
Installation
45° Corner
Installation
90° Inside Corner
Installation
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TM
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