INSTALLATION PACKET Always consult the following installation instructions as well as the CAD diagrams when installing your fence.
IMPORTANT GENERAL POST INSTALLATION When installing your fence or gate, we recommend a minimum of 2" clearance between the bottom of the panel and the ground. This will allow enough clearance for the gate to swing freely. Measure, assemble and install your gates first (even pre‐cut gate kits). The installed gate will set the height of the fence being installed. Failure to do so may result in a poor installation. Dry fit the cut rails into gate socket posts.
HELPFUL HINTS: • • HIGH WIND INSTALLATION If post does not already have a concrete hole from the factory, drill a hole at least 3/4" dia. 12" up from bottom of post. This will help concrete get into post. When gluing picket caps, place a thin bead of glue inside the picket and press picket cap into place. If the fence is over 6' tall or you are Post caps should not be glued in the event you want to upgrade to a different style.
Solid Privacy Closed Spindle Top 1 2 3 Follow instructions for digging holes and layout. Install 1 post (post A) with concrete around the post – level and plumb. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. 5 Install the bottom and mid‐rail in post A. Slide the T&G pickets between the bottom and mid‐rail (don't forget the U‐channel on first and last pickets). 6 Install the bottom rail in post B. 7 Install the top rail in post A.
Picket styles‐ pickets go through the top rail. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Follow instructions for digging holes and layout. Install 1 post (post A) with concrete around the post. Level and plumb. Have another post (post B) sitting in the adjacent hole. Insert the bottom and middle rails into post A. The middle rails will have routed holes on the top and bottom of the rail. The larger routed holes should face towards the ground. Install the bottom rail in post B. 9 Install the top rail in post B.
that the top rail remains inside the post if force is applied to pull it out. GATE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY OF PRIVACY GATE 1 Always start by doing a "Dry Fit" test without gluing. This allows you to make any necessary adjustments. Start the assembly by inserting the rails into the first gate socket post as shown. Install a u-channel on the first picket Feed the pickets into the slots of the rails. Continue installing the additional pickets.
ASSEMBLY OF PICKET GATE 1 Start gate assembly by locating all parts to the gate: Socket posts, rails & pickets. Using NO GLUE, assemble for a "dry" test. 2 Once the gate is assembled, measure the width at the top and bottom of gate as shown here. They must be the same width or your gate will be out of square! Note: If you are assembling a pool or a semi-privacy style gate you must have the pickets in place prior to gluing the gate. 3 5 Measure diagonally as well.
GATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The following is based on an assembled gate that is properly sized for opening. SINGLE GATE INSTRUCTIONS A. B. C. Determine the direction the gate is to swing, usually swings into yard. Be sure to check your local codes! If you have aluminum post inserts, install prior to the installation of the gate. If you do not have inserts you must fill the hinge post with concrete and rebar after the gate installation. Locate and follow hardware installation instructions.
the screws. Every picket will have one screw at the top rail and at the bottom rail on one side of the fence only. Every rail will have one screw installed on each end of the rail "Inside" the post as shown on the following drawings as Figure 2. SELECT YOUR PANEL STYLE FROM THE FOLLOWING DRAWINGS FOR AN ILLUSTRATION OF THE SCREW PLACEMENT FOR THE HIGH WIND INSTALLATION.
* Purchaser has the sole responsibility to determine whether these products comply with applicable codes and is appropriate for the intended use. The purchaser and installer should review the intended use of the products with a licensed professional engineer to determine code compliance and intended use.
