TradeTested AUG22 2021 Edition PVC Privacy Fence Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- tradetested
Table of Contents
**TradeTested AUG22 2021 Edition PVC Privacy Fence Instruction Manual
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PART LIST
EACH4’,5’ & 6’ HIGH PRIVACY PANEL INCLUDES:
A.2″ X 6″ Slotted Rails (2)
B. 7/8” X11.3” Tongue and Groove Pickets (8)
C. 7/8” U-Channels (2)
D. Aluminum Insert (1)
PREPARE FENCE LATOUT
Please read this instruction sheet completely before starting work. Laying out the fence is an important first step toward a quality installation.
NOTE: Privacy fences are designed for level terrain. For Significant slopesin the terrain you will need to modify some of the posts and panel parts. Filing out the routed holes in the posts and cutting the tongue and groove pickets at the angle of slope will help with assembly on un-eve terrain.
STEP 1
Locate the boundary lines to your property.
STEP 2
Corner Post Drive stakes into the ground along the property line and stetch a
ine Po: string between each stake. We e recommend that all posts be set
approximately 10cm- 15cm inside o fthe [l property line to make sure that the
Gy Gate Post concrete footings do not go over your property line.
STEP 3
Mark the location of each post hole. Privacy fence hole locations |l should be
244cm on center for 8 N sections and 185cm on center for 6’
sections. A can of bright colored B spray paint or colored flags work (C Su S well to mark out holes.
SETTING POSTS
STEP 1
Dig holes 20cm-25cm in diameter and anywhere from 60cm, 76cm or 91cm deep
depending on your local we ather and soil conditions.
STEP 2
Position the postin the hole. The post should be centeredin the hole and must
be square with the fence . line so that when the rails are inserted into place
they will parallel the string line. Check the post on two adjacent sides with
a carpenter’s level and adjust as sem necessary tomake sureitis plumb. The
fence height #D above grade is also determined at this time. We I I recommend
5cm be left from the bottom of the bottom rail to the ground.
STEP 3
Pour concrete around the posts and fill up to ground 20-25cm dia.— T level.
Wet or dry concrete works fine. If using dry concrete water down around the
posts whenyou are ready for the concrete to start setting up. The concrete
will be set up in about 24 hours. Repeat this step until all postare set and
ready for panel assembly and gate install if needed.
PANEL ASSEMBLY -BOTTOM RAIL
STEP 1
Slide bottom rails into cutouts in the post. The notches on the rails will
lock the rail into the post. Repeat this step until all bottom rails are
installed. If post spacing is less than 8’ on center, cut a piece of bottom
rail to achieve desired length. Any power saw works well to cut these rails.
You can purchase a notching tool to re-notch the rail or in most cases you can
put a screw into the cut rail to holditin place.
STEP 1
Starting on one end, insert the first picket into the bottom rail and the
uchannel. Proceeding down the panel, insert the pickets into the bottom rails
and interlock tongue and grooves as you go. If the posts are set at less than
8’ on center you will need to cut down a tongue and groove picket to a smaller
width to fit your remaining opening. These can be cut down with a power saw
also. The cut will be hidden and insert into the end uchannel.
PANEL ASSEMBLY – TOP RAILS
STEP 1
Place one end of the top rail into the posts and work your way down the panel,
T inserting pickets into the top rail as you go.
Once all of the pickets are installed, slide the loose end of rail into the posts. If posts spacing is less than 8’ on center cut a piece of top rail to achieve desired length.
You can purchase a notching tool to re-notch the rails orin most cases you can put a screw into the cut rail to hold the rail in place. Repeat these steps until all pickets and top rails have been assembled.
POST CAPS
Apply pvc glue to the inside of the cap and press completely onto the top of the post. Press firmly to ensure that the cap is on as far as it will go.