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Composite Privacy Fencing

Installation Guide

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN FULL BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION

Important: Contact your local authorities prior to digging any post holes to locate and identify possible

buried utilities.

Prior to installation it is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and

to obtain all required building permits. Contact your local authorities regarding any local zoning laws,

neighborhood associations and/or historic districts that may regulate size, type, placement, and ability

of fencing. Ensure compliance before starting your fence installation. Creative Surfaces

and its

distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Tape Measure

• Wrench

• Rubber Mallet

• Level

• Power Drill

• Drill Bits

• Bit Extender

• Post Hole Digger or Auger *

• Wheelbarrow

• Miter or Circular Saw

• Safety Glasses

• Rachet Set

• Ground Stakes

• String

• Spray Paint

• Pencil

• Work Gloves

• Gravel *

• Quick Set Concrete *

*For In-Ground Installation only

PREPARATION

Planning: Determine the full placement of the fencing area, and where it will contact grass or concrete

surfaces. Ensure you use the corresponding posts required. For grass contact you will need 8’ (243.84

cm) in-ground posts and 6’ (182.88 cm) posts with steel base for contact with concrete surfaces. Ensure

you have the right number of boards and components per section. Plan and make any necessary

adjustments for odd widths at the back corners or build partial sections equally. Example: if you have 8’

(2.44) left in a run, consider building two 4’ (121.92 cm) sections rather than a 6’ (182.88 cm) and a 2’

(60.96 cm). Determine the number of posts including gate post and gate location (if applicable).

FENCE LAYOUT

Step 1: Determine the full layout of fence perimeter

1a. Identify the property line and determine the perimeter of the total area to be fenced.

1b. Using a tape measure, determine the length of each fence run.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Creative Surfaces TM Composite Privacy Fencing Installation Guide READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN FULL BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION Important: Contact your local authorities prior to digging any post holes to locate and identify possible buried utilities. Prior to installation it is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits.
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1c. Insert stakes 6” (15.2 cm) inside of proposed area. Extend the corner stakes an additional 3’ (91.4 cm) laterally past the desired corner post location to not disturb string lines when digging corner post holes. 1d. String together the stakes area and verify corners are square using the 3’ x 4’ x 5’ (91.44 cm x 121.92 cm x 182.88 cm) method. Fence corners are determined by where strings will intersect. (See illustration) • 3’ x 4’ x 5’ (91.44 cm x 121.92 cm x 182.
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1g. Drill in expansion bolts to secure post base to foundation. Use a level to confirm that each base is mounted at a 90° degree angle. Step 2: Mounting post (onto existing foundation) NOT in-ground 2a. Post Preparation: Ensure that post cap and channel covers are removed before installing posts to the post bases. 2b. Determine end, line or corner post and install accordingly depending on placement. (See illustration) 2c. Slide the Post over the mounted post base.
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1d. Add 6” (15.24 cm) of drainage gravel to the bottom of the holes. 1e. Measure and insert posts into both holes at 74.8” (190 cm) down from top of post to ground and mark. CAUTION: Prior to securing posts in place insert bottom rail to ensure proper spacing between posts. 1f. Slide 2 “L” brackets into the post channel down to marking at bottom (short side facing up) and mark posts for “L” bracket holes placement. Slide out “L” brackets from post. 1g.
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1d. Place top rail on top of final board (grooved side facing down). Use rubber mallet to tap down and secure in place. Secure in place with screws. 1e. Insert post channel covers into unused post channels and place cap on top of post. Use rubber mallet to tap down and secure in place. REPEAT STEPS ABOVE FOR EACH FENCE SECTION UNTIL FENCE IS COMPLETE. Keep in mind location of fence gate.
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2d. Once boards are securely in place, connect top frame to remaining corner braces and sides of frame. Tap with Rubber mallet to secure. 2e. Place gate wings on left side of frame, one at top corner and one at bottom corner. Make sure the attachment hole for hinges is facing out. Use a power drill to screw wings in place. Side of frame with wings is the exterior of gate frame. 2f. Layout 4 frame brackets on interior of gate frame, one bracket for each corner of frame.
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SLOPED TERRAIN Determining the slope If your yard is not completely flat and has a sloped terrain, please refer to the following. Before purchasing materials for your fencing project, take some time to determine the slope of your yard. Place ground stakes at the end points along the perimeter of your yard where you will install your fence. Tie a string to each stake connecting both ends of the area. Ensure the line is level and straight. Take a water level to help you determine if the line is level.
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WARRANTY Creative Surfaces TM Company (“Creative Surfaces”) warrants to the original residential purchaser (“Purchaser”, “you” or “your”) that, for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the date of original purchase, under normal residential use and service conditions, Creative Surfaces TM composite fencing shall be free from material defects in workmanship and materials, and shall not split, splinter, rot, or suffer structural damage resulting from termites or fungal decay.
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Conditions and Exclusions of This Warranty THIS WARRANTY MUST BE REGISTERED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION WITH CREATIVE SURFACESTM. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE. THE AMOUNT OF YOUR RESTITUTION WILL NOT INCLUDE LABOR TO REMOVE EXISTING COMPONENTS OR INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS, SHIPPING CHARGES, SALES TAX OR ANY OTHER CHARGES, NOR IS CREATIVE SURFACES TM REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SUCH LABOR OR SERVICE.