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Installation Tips |
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BEFORE INSTALLATION, REMEMBER TO...
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Check local fence codes.
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Have utilities marked.
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Measure and plan area.
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Clear fence path of obstructions.
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Reserve your tool rental if needed.
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Buy concrete and have delivered.
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Unpack material and take inventory.
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Mark the End Posts |
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Drive a 1x2 stake firmly into the
ground, marking each end of the fence line.
Drive a small nail into the top of each stake
marking what will be the center of the fence
posts. Stakes typically project 4 to 6 inches
above ground; however, taller stakes may be
required for the string to clear low
obstructions along the fence line.
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Establish a 90-Degree Corner |
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So that each corner of the fence
will form an exact 90-degree angle, lay them out
using the 3-4-5 triangulation method.
Begin with the side you have laid
out, which has the corners A and B in the
drawing. Put a batter board beyond the third
corner and another one beyond the opposite
corner – corner B in the drawing. String a line
from crosspiece to crosspiece so that it crosses
the nail in the corner stake at point B. From
the same corner stake, measure out 3 (or 6) feet
along one string and 4 (or 8) feet along the
other, and mark these measurements on the
strings.
Have a helper slide the string
along the far batter board until the diagonal
distance between the marks equals 5 (or 10)
feet. Mark the string location on the batter
board. Mark the location of the terminal post on
the string, hang a plumb bob or use a level to
transfer this point to the ground, and drive a
stake at this point (C). |
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Set the end,
corner, and gate posts |
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Dig holes at least 6" in diameter and 2'
deep depending on size of posts. Scoop loose
dirt out of the hole and measure to check depth.
If too shallow, keep digging, if too deep add
some loose gravel. Set post in hole and measure
to assure proper depth.
Shovel your mixed concrete around post;
fill to 4" below ground level. Pack the
excavated dirt tight around post, this will help
keep your post from moving. Make sure the post
is plumb against the string line and check for
levelness.
Install
fence sections at least 2" off of the ground.
This will allow you to trim under the bottom of
the fence without damage and assure easy lawn
maintenance. |
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Install line
posts and attach sections |
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Start at an end, corner, or gate post and
dig three holes in the direction of your fence
line. Holes should be dug 73" apart on center
for 2" posts and 6' wide sections. This number
will change if you are using a larger post
and/or 8' wide fence sections.
Check the
fence run and posts to make sure they are
straight, level, plumb and the correct height
every 5 sections as you are installing. If a
correction needs to be made use a rubber mallet
while the concrete is still soft. |
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Installing Panels |
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Slide a fence section into the starting
end, corner, or gate post, then slide a line
post on the opposite side. Then concrete the
line post in the ground. Repeat this procedure
down your fence run; installing section - line
post - section - line post. Don't forget to
secure each section with the self-tapping screw
provided by the manufacturer. |
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Installing Hinge Side of Gates |
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Set gate
opening to the size of gate ordered. For example
if you ordered a 48" wide gate, you will set
your gate posts to 50" on center or 48" inside
face to inside face. Gates with the Locinox
already installed may need a slightly larger
opening. We recommend to wait until you have all
the material and hardware in hand before the
opening is determined.
It is
advised to wait 7 days before hanging your
gates. If this is not possible and you have to
hang the gates sooner, at least wait 7 days
before the gate is used heavily. |
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Installing Gate Locks |
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A variety
of gate locks are optional. Standard Gate
hardware includes standard strike latch. Other
models, including one shown here, have to be
ordered separately. |
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Odd Angle
Corners |
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A swivel
bracket is used when you need to make a turn in
your fence line that is not 90° where a corner
post is normally utilized. By using multiple
swivel brackets you can also make a radiused
turn. |
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Installing
On Concrete |
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To install
a fence on top of a concrete pad you will need
to either core drill or use concrete anchors in
conjunction with a welded plate on your post.
Core drilling gives you a cleaner finish but is
more difficult . |
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Installing Panels to Walls |
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The above
picture shows wall brackets attached to the
corner of a brick house. Wall brackets are very
useful in this application and also when you
want to attach to columns, wood, or blank posts. |
