Vinyl Fence Post Installation Guide

Run a string over the top of posts from end to end of each fence line.

Vinyl fence post installation guide.

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

Post and rail fencing is also available in vinyl although the installation of that type of fence is different. Set the corner and end posts first. Installing a vinyl fence. Board and rail systems have individual boards and rails much like a wooden fence.

In this story we ll cover the installation of a board and rail fence. But many of the layout and post setting tips apply to both so read on even if you choose a panelized system. Snap the ends of the top and bottom rails into the appropriate holes on the fence posts. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts.

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. Vinyl fence panels are comprised of a bottom rail top rail and slats. Gates are available to match each type of 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.