Trex SDPFC050509 Installation Guide
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1. STEP 3 DIG HOLES A Dig holes for posts making sure not to disturb stakes Holes should be 12 in A diameter and 30 deep or below frost line Holes should be dug so that they allow for equal amounts of concrete on all sides of posts STEP 4 SET THE POSTS A Insert post into hole Typical finish post height for a 6 fence is 75 If setting post to height dig hole deeper or cut off post before setting B Fill hole around post with concrete mix to approximately 2 below grade C Level and plumb posts making sure post is next to string but not touching D Allow concrete to set per manufacturer s instructions before install ing rails and pickets ADVANCED TIPS AND TRICKS When dealing with slopes or grade changes it is better to leave posts taller and cut them to height later using a skill saw Determine rough height approximately 78 above ground If using step method use a level to set post a2. ADVANCED TIPS AND TRICKS 6C When mounting the downhill side brackets on a sloped section remember to add the measured drop from Step 5C to the measurements before attaching the rail brackets see above Tips section paaa nA 6D If the fence will run on an angle to the post use rail bracket adapters to adjust the angle of the bracket Each adapter provides 22 5 degrees of adjustment Mount the adapters with two screws through the center holes and then attach the rail bracket using four screws through the outer holes TREX SECLUSIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP 7 CUT amp INSTALL BOTTOM RAILS A Measure between the post or for a more accurate cut hold the aluminum bottom rail next to the posts in line with the rail brack ets with the deeper pocket facing down Mark the bottom rail to transfer angles to ensure accurate cuts Cut the rail using a metal blade or an old wood blad
3. A2 Fora complex angle mark the rail underneath where it crosses the post Repeat on the other post A3 Determine the miter angle by laying your speed square on the side of the top rail in line with your mark Make sure the pivot point touches the bottom edge of the rail Read the angle by noting where the bottom edge of the rail crosses the gauge Set the miter angle of your compound saw to this angle A4 Determine the bevel angle by laying your speed square on the bottom of the rail in line with your mark Make sure the pivot point touches the edge of the rail Read the angle by noting where the edge of the rail crosses the gauge Set the bevel angle of your compound saw to this angle 2013TFSC TREX SECLUSIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP 9 INSTALL PICKETS A Notch the first picket in each section at a 45 degree angle measuring 2 each A direction This will keep the picket from interfering with the bracket Do not notch the last picket until you know which direction it will face If the posts are set 96 l on center the first and last picket will face the same direction For shorter sections the first and last pickets may face in opposite directions Note With composite materials you may notice some color variation To minimize the effects of any possible color variation take special
4. care when installing pickets to group pickets of similar colors within a section B Insert the first picket into the bottom rail and secure it to the post using 3 1 5 8 screws C DN aa RLS j C Insert pickets into the bottom rail alternating their orientation so that they interconnect Notch the last picket and secure it to the post It may be easier to remove the second to last picket and reinsert it by sliding it down from above after the last picket has been secured to the post STEP 10 INSTALL TOP RAIL A Replace the top rail you set aside in STEP 8 by setting the top rail mee B ______ over one bracket and gradually lower over the pickets while wiggling the pickets so that they will slide inside the top rail as you lower it A TTT B Secure the rail to the brackets using 2 1 5 8 fence screws through gt the top of the top rail Use a finish nail or a composite screw through the side of the top rail into pickets to prevent picket movement If needed use a finish nail or a composite screw through the bottom rail cover into pickets to secure Shoot the nail through the top 1 4 of the bottom rail cover to miss the metal bottom rail or pre drill through aluminum if using a composite screw IN ADVANCED TPSANDTRICES soo ven lf all the pickets are not tightly interlocked the most efficient way
5. to secure the pickets is to pull all but the last two pickets as SIDE VIEW tight as possible and secure the third to last picket through the e z top and bottom rails with a finish nail or a composite screw Evenly space the loose picket and secure through the top and bottom rails with the finish nail Or Note Instead of a finish nail or composite screw a 1 1 4 composite screw exter wood screw can be used before top rail is replaced A Place post caps onto the posts B Caps may be secured using adhesive or a finish nail 2013 TFSC
6. TREX SECLUSIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE TOOLS NEEDED ITEMS USED PER 8 SECTION 6 Tall C Stakes Ll String line A 1 Post Cap L Tape measure L 12 Miter Saw Recommended B 1 Post C Circular Saw C 4 Brackets L Speed square Ll Shovel or post hole digger D 1 Top Rail Ll 4 ft Level C Drill E 19 Pickets Hammer F 2 Bottom Rail Covers L Wheel Barrow L Spray Paint G 1 Aluminum Bottom Rail Pencil O 2 Finish Nails Nail Gun or Composite Screws E 1 5 8 Fence Screws BEFORE YOU BEGIN gt gt Confirm location of underground utilities with local providers before you dig gt gt Check local zoning laws which may regulate the size and placement of your fence gt gt Apply for local permit as directed by local code STEP 1 DETERMINE INSTALL METHOD FOR UNEVEN TERRAIN A For uneven terrain determine which method you will use to install your panels 1 STEP METHOD This fence gradually steps up the slope so that each section is the same length and the rails remain level You will need to fill in the gap below the fence with soil The downhill post will need to be set taller to allow attachment of the upper rail Taller posts may be required When laying out fence STEP 2 spacing between posts must be measured horizontally and not parallel to the ground 2 SLOPING METHOD This fence follows the grade or slope with the rails parallel to the ground Taller posts are not required but the hor
7. e Wear Eye Protection Cut the rail 1 2 smaller to avoid scratching the posts during installation B Repeat the procedure with two bottom rail covers face them in opposite directions but do not cut them shorter so you can maintain a tight fit Cut the rail covers using a circular saw or miter saw C Slide the bottom rail covers over the bottom rail D Slide the assembled rail over the bottom rail brackets STEP 8 CUT TOP RAIL A Itis easier to measure and mark your top rail before the pickets are in place Measure between posts or hold your rail next to the post in line with the top rail brackets and mark the rail to fit B Place the rail on your miter saw with the top side against the fence Line the blade up with your marks and cut the rail Repeat the process with the other end If using a circular saw transfer mark around top cap before cutting C Test fit the top rail on the brackets Leave in place while cutting and fitting top rails for the remaining sections to ensure everything fits properly D Remove the top rails and set aside until after the pickets are in place ADVANCED TPS AND RIES When dealing with a slope or complex angle set your top rail on top of your posts Hold your speed square against the post and mark the rail Repeat on the other post
8. f the bracket Now hold a bracket on the downhill side of post once again just touching the string line and make a small pencil mark Using a speed square note the amount of vertical drop between the two marks This measurement should be added to the measurements used for mounting the top and bottom rail brackets in STEP 6B Ex If the drop measured above is 1 1 2 then add 1 1 2 to the measurements for the brackets on downhill side of the post The upper bracket would be 6 1 2 plus 1 1 2 8 The bottom bracket would be 74 1 8 plus 1 1 2 75 5 8 STEP 6 ATTACH RAIL BRACKETS A Using 4 1 5 8 fence screws attach the rail brackets to the post as follows B Measure down from the top of the post 6 1 2 This will mark the bottom of the upper bracket Measure down from the top of the post 74 1 8 This marks the bottom of the bottom bracket Bracket should be centered on the post
9. izontal post spacing may need to be reduced to avoid rails being too short Consult the chart in STEP 2 for proper spacing Miter cut rails to fit grade On extreme slopes pickets may require cutting 3 TRANSITION A fence can be easily transitioned to a different height Horizontal post spacing will need to be reduced see fig 3 in STEP 2 and top rail will need to be miter cut Pickets will require cutting Te 2013 TFSC TREX SECLUSIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE A Locate property pins and stake out fence lines placing lines 3 5 propery Fig 1 Fence Une ee Bn inside of property line will insure no encroaching of neighbors prop N erty Drive stakes approx 2 ft beyond property pins so that stakes af will not be disturbed when digging holes Hales B Determine desired gate locations and sizes See fig 2 for proper spac Marking F ing Mark the gate openings with a line perpendicular to the fence line Digging Post Location C Determine corners of the fence by locating the places where the strings R O NG intersect From this location measure 2 1 2 inside and mark the Property middle of post with a line perpendicular to the fence line using a can of spray paint D Mark locations for posts starting with the first location and measuring l every 96 on center If ground is sloping or fence transitions to a M E B different height the posts may need to be placed closer togethe
10. r see fig 3 for proper spacing Mark post center 2 1 2 inside of string Fig 2 Fig 3 4 ft Level l Ulead Max Post 3 Opening Gate Determine the amount of vertical drop in a 4 er i b RS ee Gate Post Spacing rons eee oe on horizontal distance by placing a 48 level on the ee ground and raising it until it is level and then 6 12 94 WS Standard Panel 44 3 8 46 1 4 51 1 4 measuring from bottom of the level to the ground 17 oA 91 1 2 k Large Panel 63 7 8 65 3 4 70 3 4 Consult the chart to the right for maximum post on center a ys J II o aau 87 1 2 0 2 Standard Panels 44 3 8 91 1 2 96 1 2 Ex If ground drops 6 in 4 then mark post centers at 94 36 ua 2 Large Panels 63 7 8 130 1 2 135 1 2 When transitioning from one fence heght to the next use drop in 8 24 48 71 1 2 L 4 Standard amp 1 Large Panel 111 116 Ex Sloping from a 6 to a 3 fence 36 over 8 ft 87 1 2 on center ADVANCED TIPS AND TRICKS Note Laying out posts 8 ft on center may leave an odd section at the end Ex For a 69 foot fence line on flat For a more uniform look fence lines may be divided into even sections terrain 69 x 12 828 96 8 625 Divide line length by max post spacing and round up Now divide line Round up 9 sections Now 828 9 length by number of sections for post on center distance sections 92 on center
11. t least 75 taller than the base of the uphill post Ex If ground drops 6 over 8 the lower post needs to be set at 6 75 81 2013 TFSC__ TREX SECLUSIONS INSTALLATION GUIDE STEP 5 CUT POSTS TO HEIGHT IF POSTS ARE NOT SET TO HEIGHT A Locate transition posts posts where ground changes slope and string lines 75 above ground This will create a 1 1 4 reveal between post cap and top rail and 5 8 below the bottom rail If you would like more or less reveal adjust all measurements accordingly B Using a pencil and a speed square draw a line where the string line crosses the uphill side of the post Transfer this line around all four sides of the post using your speed square Cut post to height using a circular saw 1 3 4 3 4 1 1 4 TRANSITION POSTS 5CTo keep rails flowing smoothly on a slope before marking and cutting posts determine bracket slope adjustment if any by holding a bracket on the uphill side of post so that the bracket touches the string line Make a small pencil mark at the bottom o
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