tradetested 2024 Privacy Fence with Trellis System Installation Guide
- June 27, 2024
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Table of Contents
- tradetested 2024 Privacy Fence with Trellis System Installation Guide
- PRIVACY FENCE WITH TRELLIS
- PARTS LIST
- PREPARE FENCE LAYOUT
- STEP 1
- STEP 2
- STEP 3
- STEP 1
- STEP 2
- STEP 3
- STEP 1
- PAN E L A && E=/LY
- P <&5 CAP &
- Installation on a slope – Raking Method for Slopes 10° or less
- Installation on a slope – 6WHSSLQJ Method
tradetested 2024 Privacy Fence with Trellis System Installation Guide
PRIVACY FENCE WITH TRELLIS
PARTS LIST
- 08cm x 8.9cm Top Rail (1)
- 8cm x 3.8cm Pickets (22)
- 08cm x 15.24 Middle Rail (1)
- 08 x 15.24cm Bottom Rail (1)
- 2cm x 27.8cm Tongue & Groove Panels (8)
- Alloy Insert for Bottom Rail (1)
- U-Channels (2)
PREPARE FENCE LAYOUT
Please read the instructions completely before starting the installation. Laying out the position of the fence is an important first step to ensure a quality installation.
NOTE: Privacy fences are designed for level terrain. For significant slopes, you will need to modify some of the posts and panel parts, see page 6 for installation tips.
STEP 1
Locate the boundary lines along your property.
STEP 2
Drive stakes into the ground along the property line and attach string between each steak. We recommend that all posts be set approximately
10-15 cm inside of the property line to make sure the concrete footings do not go over your property line.
STEP 3
Mark the location of each post hole. A can of bright coloured spray paint or coloured flags work well to mark out the holes.
SETTING POSTS
STEP 1
Dig holes 20cm-25cm in diameter and anywhere from 60cm, 76cm or 91cm deep depending on your local soil conditions.
STEP 2
Position the post in the hole. The post should be centered in the hole and must be square with the fence line so that when the rails are inserted into place they will be parallel to the string line. Check the post on the two adjacent sides with a level and adjust as necessary to make sure it’s plum. The fence height above ground is also determined at this time. We recommend leaving a 5cm gap between the bottom of the bottom rail and the ground.
STEP 3
Pour concrete around the posts and fill up to ground level. Wet or dry concrete works fine. If using dry concrete, water down around the posts when you are ready for the concrete to start setting up. The concrete will be ready in 24 hours. Repeat this step until all posts are set and ready for panel assembly and gate installation if required.
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 the bottom rails are installed. Depending on your post spacing you may need to cut a piece of bottom rail to achieve desired length. Any power saw will work well to cut these rails. You can purchase a notching tool to re-notch the rails, or in most cases you can put a screw into the cut rail to hold it in place.
PAN E L A && E=/LY
- Install the T&G Panels between the
- Insert the top rail over thepickets.
- Depress the lock ring tabs, insert the bottom, middle and top rails into the posts to finish
P <&5 CAP &
- Apply PVC glue to the inside of the cap and press onto the top of the
- Press firmly to ensure that the cap is on as far as it will
PEDESTRIAN GATE & DRIVEWAY GATE INSTALLATION
PEDESTRIAN GATE & DRIVEWAY GATE INSTALLATION CONTINUED
- Make sure to install the aluminum insert into the post before installing the gate (note that the insert sits 30mm from both ends of the post). Then install the gate The gap size between the gate post and fence post should range from 20mm to 40mm.
- Attach the hinges onto the gate post at 250mm below the top of the gate post, and 250mm above the bottom of the gate
- Connect the gate panel onto the Make sure that the top of the gate is on the same horizontal level as the fence. The gate should sit 50mm above the ground.
- Attach the latch below the top of the gatepost.
- Install the drop bolt if
DRIVEWAY GATES CARTON LIST:
- [949685] PVC Privacy Fence with Trellis Driveway Gate Kit Carton 1 – Gate Left
- [941520] PVC Privacy Fence with Trellis Driveway Gate Kit Carton 2 – Gate Right [942270] PVC Privacy Fence with Trellis Driveway Gate Kit Carton 3 – Posts & Hardware
Tip: For best installation results on un-even terrain, fill out the routed holes in the post and cut the tongue and groove pickets on the same angle as the slope.
Installation on a slope – Raking Method for Slopes 10° or less
If your property is on a sloped angle (at no more than 10°), you can use the Raking method to install your fence panels. The Raking method is where the horizontal fence panels follow the sloping terrain.
Install the fence to the pre-routed posts so that the top and bottom rails are out of square, but the posts and panels are plumb. To achieve this, you may need to customise the posts and panels:
- Make the post holes bigger to secure the top and bottom
- Make the rail holes bigger in both top and bottom rails to secure the panel
- Shorten the panel board/picket
Tip: Always cut from the bottom of the top rail hole and the top of the bottom rail hole to maintain proper fence height. Use a dremel tool to enlarge the holes and only cut out small sections at a time to ensure that the holes are customised correctly.
Installation on a slope – 6WHSSLQJ Method
The other method for installing your fence onto a sloped property is the
Stepping method. The Stepping method creates a stairs effect with your fence
panels up or down a slope.
Before you begin, plan the layout of the fence panels. You will need to use
end posts for each panel.
On the posts, cut the holes on the opposite side to allow for the elevation
change. Each hole on the posts may vary so you will need to cut the holes as
you install them.
Tip: Use a router timmer tool with an 8mm guide & 6.35mm drill bit (1 1/4
inch).
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