Privacy Fence Installation Instructions

1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections (spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 48" deep- hole size for 5 x 5 posts = 12"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel and cement) approximately 2" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Tape the ends of any rail going into a post that is to be filled with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Insert lock ring in both ends of bottom rail
• Depress lock ring tabs, insert bottom rail in post
• Tabs will recoil to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner of the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Pickets and Rails
• Insert pickets in bottom rail
• Insert mid-rail over pickets
• Depress lock ring tabs, insert mid-rail in post
• Insert next row of pickets in mid-rail
• Insert top rails over pickets
• Depress lock ring tabs, insert top rail in post
8. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be mounted to two sides of the post
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in hardware box
• Galveston gate requires 3 hinges
9. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
• Concrete and rebar
• Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and end post
• Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to 12" from the top of the post
• Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar separator clips
• Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and hardware fasteners
• Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
• Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
• Aluminum gate post stiffener
• Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge, latch or end posts with open end facing routed hole
• Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum stiffener at the bottom of the post to hold in place
• Insert post into ground
• Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
10. Fill Fence Posts
• Insert two pieces of rebar, in all end, line and corner posts. Fill with concrete mix to cover rebar at a height 1" below middle rail
• Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
11. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or #8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers

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