Installation Guide

1. Planning:
 Determine total area to be fenced.
 Site-Built installation: Ensure the right amount of boards and components per section.
 Make adjustments for odd widths at the back corners or build partial sections equally. Example: if
you have 8 feet left in a run, consider building two 4ft sections rather than a 6ft and a 2ft.
 Determine the number of posts including gate post & gate location (if applicable).
2. Layout (See diagram below)
2A. Establish total area to be fenced. Insert stakes 6” inside of proposed area extending an additional 3’
laterally so as not to disturb string lines when digging post holes.
2B. Attach string line to staked area. Verify corners are square using the 3’ x 4’ x 5’ method.
2C. Fence corners are determined by where strings intersect.
2D. Mark locations for subsequent posts starting with the first location and measuring the appropriate
distance determined by install method.
• 72” Post center to Post center
 Mark gate location and size.
 Place proper post at each location.
Tip: When marking measurements with spray paint, mark both the ground and string (see illustration).
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