Installing Post And Rail Vinyl Fence

Step 2 dig the hole.

Installing post and rail vinyl fence.

In this story we ll cover the installation of a board and rail fence. 8 galvanized 2 1 2 inch deck screws through each end of the rails and into the post. For 3 rail fence cut an 8 ft. Insert the vinyl fence post in the hole.

Board and rail systems have individual boards and rails much like a wooden fence. Vinyl fencing isn t subject to rot fading or other effects of weather and time as wood fencing can be. Rail and with four notches on each end insert it into the post as the second rail. It s available in forms similar to both wood panel and rail fencing.

Vinyl is a good choice for an attractive easily maintained fence system. 4 measure and cut the remaining lower rails. With a hydraulic auger dig the holes at least 2 feet deep. Attach that rail to the fence posts by placing two no.

Step 3 insert the posts. Repair a broken vinyl fence post. Set the corner and end posts first. Continue to install posts and panels to complete the run of fencing.

To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts. Installing a vinyl fence. Installing fence posts how to mark a fence line and the post locations before building a fence. But many of the layout and post setting tips apply to both so read on even if you choose a panelized system.

Vinyl fencing is a relatively new maintenance free type of fencing. For a 4 rail fence do the same with the bottom rail. Use a 4 foot level to ensure that the post is perfectly plumb. To create a strong fence it is important to weave the fence as follows.

Install the top rail and then insert the short square spindles. Use a power auger to dig the remaining fence post holes. Ideally you need to have one vinyl fence post placed every six feet of your vinyl fence. 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.

Mark each post location using spray paint. Connect the first fence panel to the post then secure it with screws fitted with snap caps. 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 fences are durable and affordable but they are not totally resistant to damage or inclement weather.