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Installing a vinyl fence David DeBoer 06-07-2006
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Posted by David DeBoer on June 7, 2006, 8:50 am
Hello,

I am going to be installing a vinyl fence this weekend. I'm looking for
some tips. What is the best way to make sure the posts are all at the same
height? Also is there a trick to making sure the posts are perfectly lined
up? I'm concerned the fence will end up being twisted and facing different
directions. I'm up in central New York. How deep should the holes be? How
much gravel and concrete will I need per post? Lastly there will be a gate
connected to a brick wall. Any thoughts on how best to latch it to the
wall?

Any thoughts on these questions and anything else will be greatly
appreciated.

Thanks...



Posted by JGolan on June 7, 2006, 9:09 am

David DeBoer wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am going to be installing a vinyl fence this weekend. I'm looking for
> some tips. What is the best way to make sure the posts are all at the same
> height? Also is there a trick to making sure the posts are perfectly lined
> up? I'm concerned the fence will end up being twisted and facing different
> directions. I'm up in central New York. How deep should the holes be? How
> much gravel and concrete will I need per post? Lastly there will be a gate
> connected to a brick wall. Any thoughts on how best to latch it to the
> wall?
>
> Any thoughts on these questions and anything else will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks...

Set a string across the line of the fence secured to brick wall and
beyond the last post. The hole depth will depend on how tall you posts
are, the fence supplier should be able to give you recommended depth.
Between 100-150 lbs of concrete per post is normal. (Again you can
check the supplier too) For the gate attaching to the brick wall, you
can either mount the hardware with a good set of anchors and bolts or
put up a post next to the brick wall and attach the hardware to it, the
later may be the easiest


Posted by Art on June 7, 2006, 9:27 am
My parents had one and did not like it because the vinyl was hard to clean.


> Hello,
>
> I am going to be installing a vinyl fence this weekend. I'm looking for
> some tips. What is the best way to make sure the posts are all at the
> same height? Also is there a trick to making sure the posts are perfectly
> lined up? I'm concerned the fence will end up being twisted and facing
> different directions. I'm up in central New York. How deep should the
> holes be? How much gravel and concrete will I need per post? Lastly
> there will be a gate connected to a brick wall. Any thoughts on how best
> to latch it to the wall?
>
> Any thoughts on these questions and anything else will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks...
>



Posted by on June 7, 2006, 11:53 am
Normally the gate posts have rebar and concrete halfway
up the tube. Since one side of it is going to brick then you only
have half the work.

Make sure that the gate itself is installed first. (you can make
the gate or have it made. When installing it make sure you have
a few inches under it to clear the ground.

Use the rope line from the center of the post of the brick to
the last post. I would take a 4 foot level here and there to
make sure things are plumb and level. Depending an how
much fence you are using, RENT a hole auger!
Using a pole digger SUCKS if you have allot of holes to dig.

Are you using the home depot stuff or going to a real fence
company and getting better fence. No offence to people
who use the HD stuff, but its not that good quality (the use
wood supports in it) while others use steel on the bottom
brackets. The HD stuff also comes ONLY in 6 foot lengths.
The ones the fence companies usually use are 8 footers.

Tom

David DeBoer wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am going to be installing a vinyl fence this weekend. I'm looking for
> some tips. What is the best way to make sure the posts are all at the same
> height? Also is there a trick to making sure the posts are perfectly lined
> up? I'm concerned the fence will end up being twisted and facing different
> directions. I'm up in central New York. How deep should the holes be? How
> much gravel and concrete will I need per post? Lastly there will be a gate
> connected to a brick wall. Any thoughts on how best to latch it to the
> wall?
>
> Any thoughts on these questions and anything else will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks...


Posted by No on June 7, 2006, 11:57 am
David - I'll answer in-line below

David DeBoer wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am going to be installing a vinyl fence this weekend. I'm looking for
> some tips. What is the best way to make sure the posts are all at the same
> height?

Tape measure - Remember, measure once cut twice. Or ah, something like that.

Also is there a trick to making sure the posts are perfectly lined
> up?

String

I'm concerned the fence will end up being twisted and facing different
> directions. I'm up in central New York. How deep should the holes be?

Four feet probably

How
> much gravel and concrete will I need per post?

More than you think - You can do it w/o concrete. Ever see a telephone
pole set into concrete?

Lastly there will be a gate
> connected to a brick wall. Any thoughts on how best to latch it to the
> wall?

Tapcon screws - they are blue though. masonry anchors otherwise.

>
> Any thoughts on these questions and anything else will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks...
>

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