Natures Composites Three Board Ranch Rail Gate Instruction Manual

September 11, 2024
Natures Composites

Three Board Ranch Rail Gate

COMPONENTS

A. Unassembled Gate (Qty 1)
1. Vertical U Channel Posts (Qty 2)
2. Horizontal U Posts (Qty 2)
3. Square-Edge Boards (Qty 3)
4. Hardware 3.5 in Screws (Qty 4)
5. “L” Support Angle (Qty 4)
6. Chicago Screws (Qty 8)
7. Spacers (Qty 4)
B. Hinge Set (Qty 2)
C. Latch Set (Qty 1)
D. Top Cab Pack (Qty 4)

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
A. 5X5 Composite Post (Qty 2)
B. 5X5 Post Cap Horse/Estate (Qty 2)

Three-Board Ranch Rail Gate
INSTALLATION GUIDELINE

GATE COMPONENTS

  1. Vertical U-Channel Posts (Qty 2)
  2. Horizontal U Posts (Qty 2)
  3. Square-Edge Boards (Qty 3)
  4. Hardware 3.5 in Screws (Qty 4)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

  • Verify the location of all underground utilities o Aids: Local building departments, utility companies, or utility location service at 811
  • Locate property line
  • Consult with HOA, if applicable, and follow CC&Rs Guidelines
  • Consult local and regional building codes
  • Obtain all necessary permits as required by building codes

LAY OUT FENCE LOCATION

Gates are sold at 45.5″ wide, for a 48.6″ opening

  1. Using stakes and a string line, mark out the fence location.
  2. Locate gate placement and mark post hole locations for the gate posts accordingly. The Gate opening should be 48.6″ wide.
  3. Mark the locations of corners and ends of the fence.
  4. Mark locations of intermediate fence posts between ends, corners and gate posts. Post

TOOLS REQUIRED

Gate Assembly

  • Phillips Screwdriver (No. 3)

Gate Installation

  • 2 Torque Head Driver/Drill Bit

  • Drill or Impact Driver
  • Tape Measure

Post 5×5 Installation

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Post Hole Digger and Shovel
  • Level and String Line

GATE ASSEMBLY

2.1 Install “L “Support Angle

  1. Join the Vertical and Horizontal U channels with the “L” support angle and the Chicago Screws
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2. T &G BOARD ASSEMBLY INSIDE FRAME

  1. The boards length will fit the inside of the gate frame
  2. Start with the bottom and upper Square-Edge Board and end with the middle board of as shown in the video
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2.5 INSTALL HINGES AND LATCH.
7. 1. Follow hinge and latch installation guides

2.6 TOP CAP INSTALLATION

  1. Slide the Top Cap into the Top Cap Routed space on the top of the U-Channel post.
  2. Fix into positions using one (1) 1-3/4” Composites Screw and a drill.
  3. Repeat for all U-Channel Posts.

GATE POST SUPPORT

3.1 INSTALL 5X5 POST ON THE GROUND

  1. Prepare the ground to insert posts by digging 12 inches diameter holes.
  2. Make sure to check with your local utility providers to confirm where underground pipes and cables are before you start digging.

Connecting Fence Panel to 5×5 Posts

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