Installing Post And Rail Vinyl Fence

Vinyl fencing isn t subject to rot fading or other effects of weather and time as wood fencing can be.

Installing post and rail vinyl fence.

Installing fence posts how to mark a fence line and the post locations before building a fence. Rail and with four notches on each end insert it into the post as the second rail. Ideally you need to have one vinyl fence post placed every six feet of your vinyl fence. Mark each post location using spray paint.

But many of the layout and post setting tips apply to both so read on even if you choose a panelized system. It s available in forms similar to both wood panel and rail fencing. Repair a broken vinyl fence post. For 3 rail fence cut an 8 ft.

Insert the vinyl fence post in the hole. Vinyl fences are durable and affordable but they are not totally resistant to damage or inclement weather. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts. Step 2 dig the hole.

Vinyl fencing is a relatively new maintenance free type of fencing. Installing a vinyl fence. After digging the post holes the posts should be braced and set in concrete before attaching the rails and pickets. Step 3 insert the posts.

Use a power auger to dig the remaining fence post holes. 8 galvanized 2 1 2 inch deck screws through each end of the rails and into the post. The natural expansion and contraction of vinyl and the effects of wind and water may start to produce gaps in the fence and post support. 4 measure and cut the remaining lower rails.

Board and rail systems have individual boards and rails much like a wooden fence. Connect the first fence panel to the post then secure it with screws fitted with snap caps. To create a strong fence it is important to weave the fence as follows. Set the corner and end posts first.

Continue to install posts and panels to complete the run of fencing. Make sure that the holes are 10 inches in diameter and deep enough to hold the length of your post plus 6 inches for a layer of gravel. Use a 4 foot level to ensure that the post is perfectly plumb. Remove the rocks and dirt on the holes using a shovel.

Vinyl is a good choice for an attractive easily maintained fence system. Rails go through every other post. Install the top rail and then insert the short square spindles. In this story we ll cover the installation of a board and rail fence.