Putting Up Vinyl Fence Yourself

They re usually set deep into the ground for support.

Putting up vinyl fence yourself. Snap the ends of the top and bottom rails into the appropriate holes on the fence posts. Assemble them according to manufacturer s instructions. 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. Main posts or terminal posts are found at the corners of the fence and on either side of all gates.

Installing a vinyl fence. Popular types of fences include privacy picket split rail and basket weave and can be made from such materials as wood vinyl and metal. Building a fence can help increase home security and keep unwanted critters from your property. Learning how to build a fence involves securing the posts attaching the panels or pickets and providing post caps.

Clamp the 2x4s to the posts and stake them to the ground. If you re putting your fence up in especially windy conditions brace the posts with 2x4s in both directions while the concrete sets. 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 fence panels are comprised of a bottom rail top rail and slats.

Line posts are any posts between the main posts they provide stability and attachment points for fence panels. Posts are the 4 by 4s which are set firmly into the ground and provide stability for the fence.