Installing Post And Rail Vinyl Fence

In this story we ll cover the installation of a board and rail fence.

Installing post and rail vinyl fence.

To create a strong fence it is important to weave the fence as follows. Vinyl fences are durable and affordable but they are not totally resistant to damage or inclement weather. Installing fence posts how to mark a fence line and the post locations before building a fence. Connect the first fence panel to the post then secure it with screws fitted with snap caps.

Set the corner and end posts first. With a hydraulic auger dig the holes at least 2 feet deep. Install the top rail and then insert the short square spindles. Ideally you need to have one vinyl fence post placed every six feet of your vinyl fence.

Rail and with four notches on each end insert it into the post as the second rail. Continue to install posts and panels to complete the run of fencing. Step 3 insert the posts. Step 2 dig the hole.

Installing a vinyl fence. Use a 4 foot level to ensure that the post is perfectly plumb. Rails go through every other post. Repair a broken vinyl fence post.

Board and rail systems have individual boards and rails much like a wooden fence. 4 measure and cut the remaining lower rails. Insert the vinyl fence post in the hole. The natural expansion and contraction of vinyl and the effects of wind and water may start to produce gaps in the fence and post support.

Vinyl fencing is a relatively new maintenance free type of fencing. It s available in forms similar to both wood panel and rail fencing. For a 4 rail fence do the same with the bottom rail. Mark each post location using spray paint.

Make sure that the holes are 10 inches in diameter and deep enough to hold the length of your post plus 6 inches for a layer of gravel. Use a power auger to dig the remaining fence post holes. Attach that rail to the fence posts by placing two no. Remove the rocks and dirt on the holes using a shovel.

For 3 rail fence cut an 8 ft. Vinyl is a good choice for an attractive easily maintained fence system. 8 galvanized 2 1 2 inch deck screws through each end of the rails and into the post. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts.