NewTechWood US89-6-LG Composite Fence Picket Installation Guide

: October 30, 2023
: NewTechWood

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT Note:
- Installation Procedure
Setting the Posts
Install the Stringers
Install Fence Pickets
References
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NewTechWood US89-6-LG Composite Fence Picket Installation Guide

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Risks and Liability

Check and verify underground utilities’ locations
Check with local and regional building codes
Check and verify your property lines and boundaries.

Safety
Wear appropriate safety equipment to avoid any risk of injuries but is not limited to the following safety equipment: gloves, safety glasses, long sleeves, and pants.

Tools
Always use the proper tools for installation, such as woodworking tools:

Acclimation

Acclimating at least 24 hours prior to installation is recommended.
Acclimating the boards will eliminate any unwanted shrinkage issues seen during and after installation.

Please Note:
Always remember when allowing the picket boards to acclimate at the job site, it is essential to put them on a flat and even surface. If placed on an uneven surface, the picket boards could warp to the shape of the terrain.

Storage

Picket boards should be stored and transported horizontally
Picket boards should always need to be stored on flat solid surfaces.

Installation Procedure

Setting the Posts

Dig the holes. It is about a third as deep as the post height.
The hole diameter is three times the width of the post.
Layer 6″ of gravel at the bottom of the hole for proper drainage.
Position the posts in the center of the holes.
Ensure the posts are plumb using a two-side post level.
Pour the concrete into the hole. Work it to about 2″ below the surface to allow for fill soil or dirt back into the holes.
Check and verify the posts are still plumb again.
After the concrete has cured, fill the soil or dirt back into the holes.

Install the Stringers

It’s recommended to fasten three or four stringers to the psot for a 6′ Traditional fence.
Fasten the bottom stringer to the posts at least 6″ from the ground
Fasten the upper stringer to the post at least 6″ from the top.
The space between stringers should be equal and is in the max of 2 feet.

Install Fence Pickets

To keep the tops of the pickets even, tie the mason line between the posts at the desired height. Attaching the furring strips to the post if needed.
Must pre-drill the screw holes with a smaller drill bit before fastening the pickets to stringers with screws.
Fasten the pickets with two composite screws per stringer. Offset the screws, as shown in the Detail 3-1.
Use a level to plumb the first picket.
Use a spacer block to set the consecutive pickets. Use the spacer block at the middle and bottom of each picket.
If there is a spacing between the pickets, use a spacer to help keep the spacing even.
Frequently use a level to check the pickets to keep them plumb.

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