6' Traditional Fence Installation Guide v20221212US
U CONTENTS Important Note 3 Setting the Posts 4 Install the Stringers 5 Install Fence Pickets 6 6' Traditional Fence Installation Guide / v20221212US 2
U IMPORTANT Note: Read All Sections Before You Start For the most up to date information, please visit our website @ www.newtechwood.com Risks and Liability -Check and verify underground utilities' locations -Check with local and regional building codes -Check and verify your property lines and boundaries. Safety Wear appropriate safety equipment to avoid any risk of injuries but is not limited to the following safety equipment: gloves, safety glasses, long sleeves, and pants.
U Installation Procedure 1 Setting the Posts 1.1 Dig the holes. It is about a third as deep as the post height. 1.2 The hole diameter is three times the width of the post. 1.3 Layer 6" of gravel at the bottom of the hole for proper drainage. 1.4 Position the posts in the center of the holes. 1.5 Ensure the posts are plumb using a two-side post level. 1.6 Pour the concrete into the hole. Work it to about 2" below the surface to allow for fill soil or dirt back into the holes. 1.
Install the Stringers 2.1 It's recommended to fasten three or four stringers to the psot for a 6' Traditional fence. 2.2 Fasten the bottom stringer to the posts at least 6" from the ground 2.3 Fasten the upper stringer to the post at least 6" from the top. 2.4 The space between stringers should be equal and is in the max of 2 feet.
U 3 Install Fence Pickets 3.1 To keep the tops of the pickets even, tie the mason line between the posts at the desired height. Attaching the furring strips to the post if needed. 3.2 Must pre-drill the screw holes with a smaller drill bit before fastening the pickets to stringers with screws. 3.3 Fasten the pickets with two composite screws per stringer. Offset the screws, as shown in the Detail 3-1. 3.4 Use a level to plumb the first picket. 3.5 Use a spacer block to set the consecutive pickets.
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