Vinyl Fence Post Installation Guide

Snap the ends of the top and bottom rails into the appropriate holes on the fence posts.

Vinyl fence post installation guide.

Installing a vinyl fence. Board and rail systems have individual boards and rails much like a wooden fence. Post and rail fencing is also available in vinyl although the installation of that type of fence is different. Then set the rest of the posts to height by lifting to the string and fastening to collars either through u channel and post into top collar or bottom collar or through the post below the rail into bottom collar.

In this story we ll cover the installation of a board and rail fence. Then set the rest of the posts to height by lifting to the string and fastening to collars either through u channel and post into top collar or bottom collar or through the post below the rail into bottom. Run a string over the top of posts from end to end of each fence line. Set the corner and end posts first.

View this video to show the basic layout and post installation for usavinyl s vinyl fencing. But many of the layout and post setting tips apply to both so read on even if you choose a panelized system. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts. Vinyl fencing comes in three basic styles of preassembled panels.

Set end posts and corner posts for height by inserting a screw or two into the lower collar through the vinyl post. The lower collar through the vinyl post. 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. Assemble them according to manufacturer s instructions.