Weatherables PKPR-T&G-6X8 Installation Guide
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1. the fence line Solid Privacy with Mid Rail All heights Follow instructions for digging holes and layout Install 1 post post A with concrete around the post level and plumb Have another post post B sitting in the adjacent hole Install the bottom and mid rail in post A for rail in the post Solid Privacy Closed Spindle Top All heights 1 75 x 3 5 Top rail with the underside routed to accept 7 8 x 1 5 A 7 8 x 15 Pickets slide into routed holes of the top and 7 8 x 6 T amp G pickets slide into the slotted rails z T amp G pickets slide into the slotted upper and lower rails rz ee Aluminum channel in all bottom Slide the T amp G pickets between the bottom and mid rail don t forget the U channel on first and last pickets Install the bottom rail in post B Install the top rail in post A Slide the T amp G pickets between the mid rail and the top rail don t forget the U channel on first and last pickets Install the mid rail and the top rail into post B Put concrete around post B and level and plumb Repeat down the fence line Semi Privacy and Pool styles that have a middle rail 5 or taller Follow instructions for digging holes and layout located on page one Install 1 post post A with concrete around the post Level and plumb Have another post post B sitting in the adjacent hole Insert the bottom and middle rails into post A The middle rails2. will have routed holes on the top and bottom of the rail The larger routed holes should face towards the ground Insert the bottom and mid rails in post B Insert the top rail into post A with the opposite end at post B upward towards the sky at an angle Slowly insert the pickets one at a time as you lower the rail into place As you near the last few pickets it will be necessary to pull post B outward to insert the top rail Put concrete around post B and level horizontal and plumb vertical Repeat the above method down the fence line PANEL ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING DOWN THE RAILS Under many conditions panels may be cut down or reduced in length Please consider the following information and suggestions regarding these particular styles of fence Privacy Fence the privacy panels include 6 wide T amp G pickets it is best to reduce the length of the panel in increments of 6 If you do not follow this course you may have to rip the length of the picket which would likely require the use of a saw Once you have determined the actual length of panel needed cut only one end of the rails to achieve the desired measurement Note The middle and top rails of the picket top style fence will likely need to be cut at both ends SECURING SHORTENED PANELS In instances where rails must be cut down try to cut material from one end only when possible as this will ensure that you replace only one set of notches After cutti
3. at all posts be set in concrete To do this hold post in place to prevent slippage Fill remainder of hole around post with concrete to 3 below ground level Be sure to work concrete into hole around post as needed We recommend you mix concrete and pour wet Use a minimum of 2 of the 80 Ibs bags of quickcrete for each 5 post and 2 of the 60 lbs bags for each 4 post Recommended drill holes 1 4 bit through the underside of rails to allow water to escape If your bottom rails have ribs as shown in figure 2 you will need a bit long enough 1 4 x4 to drill through the upper rib Recommended If you are filling the inside of your post with concrete you must drill holes to prevent sagging HELPFUL HINTS HIGH WIND INSTALLATION If post does not already have a concrete hole If the fence is over 6 tall or you are from the factory drill a hole at least 3 4 dia 12 up from bottom of post This will help located in a high wind area it is concrete get into post When gluing picket caps place a thin bead of mandatory that you will fill the inside glue inside the picket and press picket cap into place Figure 2 of the posts at least 22 above grade Concrete amp Rebar optional Post caps should not be glued in the event Figure 3 you want to upgrade to a different style A with concrete AFTER THE PANELS ARE small amount of clear silicone on the inside j String Line corner of post cap will secure cap to post INSTALLED Pri
4. e post if force is applied to pull it out
5. nedatiics i strip k Se adjacent hole See eprom are 1 25 U Ch i accept lattice Strip and Install the bottom and mid rail in post A siges on the T2G SSA 7 6 stot in the bottom Slide the T amp G pickets between the bottom l S and mid rail don t forget the U channel on 7 8 x 6 T amp G pickets 41S eS SS Hole tor slide into the slotted first and last pickets rail in the post rails Install the bottom rail in post B Install the top rail in post A Slotted rail Slide the lattice strip between the mid rail and the top rail don t forget the lattice end channels Install the mid rail and top rail in post B Put concrete around post B and level and Aluminum channel in all bottom rails plumb Solid Privacy Closed Spindle Top Follow instructions for digging holes and layout Install 1 post post A with concrete around the post level and plumb Have another post post B sitting in the adjacent hole Cap 1 75 x 3 5 Hole ai ches on the T 2a Install the bottom and mid rail in post A Slide the T amp G pickets between the bottom and mid rail don t forget the U channel on first and last pickets 1 5 x 5 5 Hole for rail in the post Install the bottom rail in post B Install the top rail in post A Put the pickets in the holes between the top rail and the mid rail Install the top rail and mid rail in post B Put concrete around post B and level and plumb Repeat down
6. ng any rail you will need to make accomodations to replace the notches that you have removed Notches are required on the ends of the rails to keep the rail snugly secured inside the post OPTION 1 RECOMMENDED After the rails are installed insert a screw at each end of the rail on the face of the rails outside of the post We recommend a small pan head size number 12 stainless steel screw After the screws are installed you may want to paint it to match the color of your material You can use standard spray paint or you may even use auto touch up paint found at your local auto parts store OPTION 2 If option 1 does not fit your needs you may want to consider this option A simple method for replacing notches on the top rail is to drive a stainless steel screw into the rail through the Opening in the top of the post This will make certain that the top rail remains inside the post if force is applied to pull it out A method for replacing the notches on a bottom rail also utilizes a stainless steel screw Instead of driving the screw partially into the top wall of the rail insert it fully into the front face of the rail as close to the end as possible While simultaneously inserting the rail into the post use applied pressure from your thumbs to deflect or bow in the face of the rail enough so that the head of the screw passes through the routed opening of the post This method will also ensure that the top rail remains inside th
7. on on your C A D diagram 5 Posts at least 2 bags 80 lbs ea 12 diameter hole 30 to 36 deep 4 Posts at least 2 bags 60 lbs ea Remove string line leaving the stakes and dig the post holes For 10 diameter hole 30 to 36 deep 5 posts you will need a 12 dia hole and for 4 posts you will need 10 dia hole Accuracy in the depths will help to simplify post installation Run a string line on side of posts to insure fence line is straight See figure 1 The recommended depth of holes is 30 36 Check local codes and frost lines as greater depth may be required for your specific area NOTE If installing with Fast 2k the manufacturer recommends the diameter of the post holes as 6 in diameter for a 4 post and 8 in diameter for a 5 post String line We recommend installing 1 post and 1 section at a time but there are many methods to install As long as the end result is positive feel free to alter this method to suit your installation needs Concrete and plumb the first post and insert assembled panel rails into the first post Next have the second post sitting in the adjacent hole insert assembled panel rails into the second post then concrete and plumb Repeat for all panels and posts Post markings inside top posts Line Posts no markings End Posts red dots Corner Posts green dots Custom Posts marked custom Blank posts marked blank To insure a quality job it is strongly recommended th
8. or to installing panels tring 1 5 to 2 Minimum Clean fence using a formula of 1 3 Cup powdered detergent 2 3 Cup household cleaner and 1 gallon water Rinse thoroughly into the posts tape the lower rail to 3 of soil Concrete prevent concrete backflow Concrete Hole For stain removal use either lacquer thinner Notch or soft scrub with bleach Rinse thoroughly Bs with water after using either of these Solid Privacy All heights Follow instructions for digging holes and layout 1 5 x 5 5 Slotted rail Install 1 post post A with concrete around the post level and plumb Have another post post B sitting in the 1 5 x amp 5 Hole adjacent hole for rail in the post Install the bottom and top rail in post A 7 8 x 6 T amp G pickets Slide the T amp G pickets between the bottom slides onthe T amp S picket and top rail don t forget the U channel on first and last pickets T amp G pickets slide into Install the bottom rail in post B the slotted upper and Install the top rail in post B Put concrete around post B and level and plumb Solid Privacy with Lattice All heights Follow instructions for digging holes and Cap 1 75 x 3 5 Rail with 174 rip to accept lattice layout strip 1 5 x 3 5 Hole for rail in the post Install 1 post post A with concrete around the post level and plumb Eye a ee re ce i d Ti h Have another post post B sitting in the and ofi
9. weatnherabies by USA Vinyl GENERAL POST INSTALLATION When installing your fence or gate we recommend a minimum of 2 clearance between the bottom of the panel and the ground This will allow enough clearance for the gate to swing freely Measure assemble and install your gates first even pre cut gate kits The installed gate will set the height of the fence being installed Failure to do so may result in a poor installation Dry fit the cut rails into gate socket posts Make any needed adjustments prior to gluing your gates For various reasons gate sizes may vary in width Post and caps sold separately IMPORTANT Survey land for special features such as obstructions Paint a mark at post centers underground cables or concrete from the old fence Be sure to follow all local building codes and obtain a building permit if necessary Contact your local utilities prior to digging Line Stake ra Install the line stakes secure stakes firmly and run a string line 1 5 to 2 off of the ground see figure 3 located on page 2 Line should not be distorted Avoid tall grass weeds and other obstructions The line should be very tight String Line Use a tape measure to measure and mark where the posts are to be installed Most of the posts are to be installed 72 or 96 from center of post to center of post The Semi Privacy panels will have a 97 from center of post to center of post layout Always follow the informati
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