Vinyl Fencing Installation Guide Always consult the following installation instructions as well as the CAD diagrams when installing your fence.
Important Tips & Maintenance Thank you for choosing a Weatherables Fence! We are proud to provide the highest quality vinyl fencing available and are fully committed to providing you with superior service from the very first time we work together to long after we've delivered your product. This guide is designed the walk you through the installation process. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 1-855-743-3673 and welcome to Weatherables. IMPORTANT TIPS 1.
Layout & Post Installation Layout & Post Installation Step 1 Step Step 22 Figure 1 e 1 The location of your gate will determine the layout of the posts for the fence line. The width of your gate will determine the spacing between your gate posts. It is important to assemble your gate first since the gate width combined with the space needed for your gate hardware to function correctly will determine the distance between the gate posts.
Layout & Post Installation Stepping vs Racking Stepping Racking The Stepping Installation Method Each individual fence style is able to accommodate a defined degree of slope (x inches over x feet). While most yards are fairly level and allow for normal installation, prior to purchasing your fence, be sure to run a string line to determine the slope of your yard.
Gate Assembly Step 2 Step 1 Once assembly is complete, measure to confirm the gate is the same width on the top and bottom. Always start by doing a "Dry Fit" test. Do not use glue for the initial "Dry Fit" assembly. This allows for any necessary adjustments. (Hint: If you have a privacy fence be sure to remember to install the u-channels) 1 Step 5 After placing the glue in the sockets of the first socket post, flip it down and quickly and firmly insert the rails into the sockets.
Gate Installation & Tips IMPORTANT TIPS • Be sure your gate posts are set with the correct rough opening to accommodate the assembled gate and hardware. As a general rule, the hinge and the latch require a 1" gap each. An additional 1" gap is required for a double gate. Be sure to refer to the gate hardware installation instructions for your specific hardware. • Mount the gate flush with the side of the fence that the gate will be swinging on. See Figure 1 below.
Panel Installation Solid Privacy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Follow the layout and post installation instructions on page 3. Install the 1st post (post A) with concrete around the post. Be sure to level and plumb. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. Slide the bottom rail (with the aluminum insert) and top rail into post A. Slide the T&G pickets between the bottom and top rails until the panel is complete. Be sure to slide a u-channel on the first and last picket. Post A Cap Post A 1.
Panel Installation Solid Panel Privacy with Mid-Rail Cap 1. Follow the layout and post installation instructions on page 3. 2. Install the 1st post (post A) with concrete around the post. Be sure to level and plumb. 1.5" x 5.5" Slotted rail 1.5" x 5.5" Hole for rail in the post 3. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. 4. Slide the bottom rail (with the aluminum insert) and mid rail into post A. 5. Slide one of the panel privacy pickets (13.
Panel Installation Solid Privacy with a Closed Spindle Top 1. 2. Follow the layout and post installation instructions on page 3. Cap Post A Install the 1st post (post A) with concrete around the post. Be sure to level and plumb. 3. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. 4. Slide the bottom rail (with the aluminum insert) and the mid-rail into post A. 5. Slide the T&G pickets between the bottom and midrails until this portion of the panel is complete.
Panel Installation Solid Privacy with an Open Picket Top Post A 1. Follow the layout and post installation instructions on page 3. 2. Install the 1st post (post A) with concrete around the post. Be sure to level and plumb. 3. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. 4. Slide the bottom rail (with the aluminum insert) and the mid-rail into post A. 5. Slide the T&G pickets between the bottom and mid-rails until this portion of the panel is complete.
Panel Installation Semi-Privacy and Pool with a Mid-Rail 1. Follow the layout and post installation instructions Cap on page 3. Post A 2. Install the 1st post (post A) with concrete around the post. Be sure to level and plumb. 3. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. 4. Slide the bottom rail (with the aluminum insert) and mid-rail into post A. The mid-rail will have routed holes on the top and bottom of the rail. The larger routed holes should face towards the ground. 5.
Panel Installation Picket 1. Follow the layout and post installation instructions on page 3. 2. Install the 1st post (post A) with concrete around the post. Be sure to level and plumb. 3. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. 4. Slide the bottom rail (with the aluminum insert) and then the top rail into the first post (post A). The top rail will have routed holes on the top and bottom of the rail. The larger routed holes should face towards the ground. 5.
High Wind Installation High Wind Installation All of our vinyl privacy fence panels (up to 6' in height) have been engineered and tested to accommodate high wind loads. In order to withstand high wind loads, the additional installation steps below must be followed. Please note, testing completed on a 6' x 8' size panel confirms that all tongue and groove picket privacy fences 6' and shorter will accommodate the high wind loads described below.
High Wind Installation High Wind Installation WITH Fasteners: If higher wind load capacity is required, follow the installation instructions found below. It is only necessary to install fasteners on one side of the fence panel. Screws may be purchased from us or a local hardware store. Since these screws are visible on the exterior of the fence panel, we recommend installing screw cap covers.
High Wind Installation T&G Privacy - 110 MPH sustained winds with gusts up to 130 MPH Step 1 Reinforce each post to at least 22" above ground with either an aluminum insert (prior to installing the fence) OR fill each post with concrete (after installing the fence) as shown in figure 1. If using concrete, be sure to tape off the rails to prevent it from flowing into the rails. Figure 1 Place screws no more than 1" from the edge of the rail 22" min.
High Wind Installation T&G Privacy with Mid-Rail - 110 MPH sustained winds with gusts to 130 MPH Step 1 Reinforce each post to at least 22" above ground with either an aluminum insert (prior to installing the fence) OR fill each post with concrete (after installing the fence) as shown in figure 1. If using concrete, be sure to tape off the rails to prevent it from flowing into the rails. Figure 1 Place screws no more than 1" from the edge of the rail 22" min.
High Wind Installation T&G Privacy with Picket Accent - 110 MPH sustained winds with gusts to 130 MPH Step 1 Reinforce each post to at least 22" above ground with either an aluminum insert (prior to installing the fence) OR fill each post with concrete (after installing the fence) as shown in figure 1. If using concrete, be sure to tape off the rails to prevent it from flowing into the rails.
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