Vinyl Fence

F.A.Q.'s Vinyl Fence Installation Installation Tips What is "On Center?" Hill Installation Reducing The Width Of A Lattice Top Fence Vinyl Fencing At An Angle

Vinyl Rail
Vinyl Rail Installation Porch/Deck Post Surface Mount Angle Rail Bracket Installation

Product Specifications Warranty

Vinyl Fencing F.A.Q.'s

1. Will vinyl fencing deteriorate like wood or metal? P.V.C. vinyl is formulated to meet Federal Government ASTM Standards, just like vinyl siding and vinyl window extrusions and will not yellow, rust, rot or decay, we guarantee it! Our Limited Lifetime warranty is one of the best in the business. 2. Will I ever have to paint my white fence to keep it looking good? No, special ultra violet inhibitors (U.V.) in the vinyl keep it white. There is no maintenance. 3. Can I paint my new vinyl fence? Your new white vinyl fence is a maintenance free product. Vinyl is a nonporous material and paint will not stick to its surface. Therefore, if someone vandalizes your fence by spray paint, in most cases a product like "goof off" will remove the paint. 4. My pre-built fence is fused together using a specially developed adhesive, can I replace a picket if necessary if one comes off? Yes, replacement pickets, tops and adhesive is available, either, directly from the manufacturer or through your retailer. To replace a picket: Remove broken picket or board. Clean backer rail of old glue and dirt. Glue backer rail where new picket is placed. Clamp picket for a minimum of 1 hour. Then let it dry 24 hours for maximum adhesion. 5. Are pre-built vinyl fence sections available in other styles? The pre-built vinyl fence styles represent the most popular styles requested by customers and retailers to date. There are other styles available in the Special Order program. 6. Do I install these pre-built vinyl fence sections and posts any different than wood? Laying out your fence job and installation of the posts is done much like a wood fence installation (see instructions). The advantage of vinyl vs. wood is that vinyl is much lighter weight and easier to install with less help. Check your on center post spacing before you dig holes and install your posts. Vinyl fence sections install between the posts. 7. How can I contact U.S. Fence if I have additional questions or comments? You may send your e-mail to customerservice@usfenceonline.com or you can call us toll free at 1-800-336-2383.

Vinyl Fence Installation

Easy to assemble

Set posts.

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Allow 2" from bottom of fence picket to ground

Attach rail brackets.

Install vinyl fence section.

Slide fence section into rail hanger brackets

Use 3/4" screws to attach rail hangers to posts On center means the distance from the center of one post to the center of next post Dig a 12" diameter hole and fill with concrete & level post in hole
Posts should be set in concrete 24" in the ground (59" post should be 19" in the ground)

6" Gravel
12"

Use 3/4" screws to attach fence section to rail hangers

Installation Instructions
Post Installation Formula Measure the width of your panel. Measure the width of the post you are using. Allow 1/4" (or 1/2")* for hanger brackets and screws. Add the post width to the width of panel plus 1/4" (or 1/2")* and that will be the on center spacing to set your post. Example; 36"x8' Classic Gothic Picket Fence actual panel width 92-1/4" actual post width + 3-1/2" allowance for hanger and screws* + 1/4" on center post installation 96" or 92-1/2" between posts (panel width plus bracket hanger allowance). *rail hanger bracket allowance 1/4" for this rail *rail hanger bracket allowance 1/2" for this rail Gate Installation The opening should be 1-1/4" wider than gate. The gate bottom should align with the fence bottom. Options 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 Gate Posts* Insert 2 Pressure Treated 2x4's inside post to mount hinges for added strength. Rip 1/2" off wide side of 2x4's. 5 x 5 Gate Posts* Insert 2 Pressure Treated 2x4's (or one PT4x4) inside post. Keep the 2x4 flush to the hinge mounting side of post for added strength.
*Wood Recommended For Gate Posts Only Insert 2 pressure treated pre-drill gate & 2 x 4's inside post to mount use hinge lag hinges for added support. screws to mount to gate backrail. wood inserts are on all gate backrails. inserts are 8" in from end of rail for left or right hinge or latch mount. pre-drill & use latch screws on post.

Once posts are set, simply match the bracket heights with fence rails. Attach rail hangers to posts with 3/4" screws. Slide fence section into rail hangers and fasten with 3/4" screws. Drive Gates Use standard fence panels to make Drive Gates For3' to 4' high fence panels you will need two Drive Gate Hinges per panel. For 54" to 6' high fence panels you will need three Drive Gate Hinges per panel.

1-1/4" wider than gate

Drive Gate Hinge Kit includes wood inserts and complete assembly instructions
Wood Insert

Drive Gate Drop Rod Assembly Kit includes: handles, drop rod, lockable latch, wood filler blocks and complete assembly instructions

1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Bolts

1/4" x 1-1/2" Lag Bolts

Vinyl Fence Installation Tips

1. Attach rail brackets on all post prior to starting installation. After making sure the spacing is exact on the first post attach brackets. Use this post as a template for remaining post. This will speed up installation. Install one panel at a time. This method will allow you to keep a level and straight line of fence. Setting all posts in ground prior to attaching fence panels can be risky. The spacing has to be exact which is hard to do. Use a 3' or 4' level for top line of fence. You can use some type of shim to keep panel level while concrete cures. Mix concrete with as little water as possible when setting post. A soupy mixture makes it harder to keep the panel and post level. Vinyl fences can be cut just like wood. Always cut the panel between the fence boards. Check to see if gate can be used as a filler panel. See specific instructions for lattice top panel that are attached. Vinyl fence can be installed on inclines by using the step method. This could require a 9' post, which is available by special order. After installing gate and all hardware to post the best way to complete job is to fill with sand and mix up to the top of both posts.

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On Center?
On center is a standard form of measurement pertaining to the distance from the center of one post to the center of another. One way of measuring this is to simply measure from one side on one post to the same side on the next post.

96" 96" OR

96"

96"

Hill Installation
The following diagram shows a posible fence installation on a hill*.
*To measure ground pitch: place a pole or stick in the ground at two adjacent post locations. Tie a string from one stick to the other. Measure from the ground up to the string at both sticks. The difference is your ground pitch.

Normal post depth is 24" in ground. If ground pitch is 4" over 6', then the second post should be "pulled" 4" higher than the first post (24' 4" =20" in ground). If ground pitch of second panel is 5" over 6', then the third post should be "pulled" 5" higher than the second post (24" 5" =19" in ground), etc.

4" lower than last panel 5" lower than last panel

4" pitch 5" pitch

4" less post in ground 5" less post in ground

Reducing The Width Of A Lattice Top Fence

The width of the 6' x 6' and 54" x 6' Lattice Top fence panel can be reduced with some careful planning. Check to see if the shorter space requirement can be filled with a gate panel. This would be the best recommendation. The gate width is 40-3/4" and can fill a 42" opening. To cut the vinyl, use an ordinary hand saw, trim saw, or circular saw with a medium to fine tooth blade. Please read instructions completely before starting. To fill smaller sections: Step 1: We recommend you shorten the width of the panels in full board increments only. Cut off both end boards and use the middle of the section.
Step 1

Step 2: Mount to the post in the same manner as other sections.

To fill larger sections:

Step 2

Step 1: If you need to maintain the look of the end boards, cut off only one side.

Step 2: Using the board that was removed from the panel, cut a portion long enough to fill the space between the top rail and the middle rail.
Step 1 - 2

Step 3
(Top View)

Step 3: Slice the narrow side of the board and cut through the internal "ribs".

Step 4: Open the board and wrap around the lattice at the "open" end.

Step 5: Trim and adjust the ends for a finished look using any name brand white silicone cement.

Step 4

Step 5

Vinyl Fence At An Angle

The following drawing shows a possible fence installation method to be used on corners other than 90 degrees. A small piece of wood and vinyl rail covering can be cut to the desired angle and placed between the fence rail and the post. * *(Suggestion: Convert on center measurement to between bracket measurement for this section. Angle mount will affect on center measurement of posts.) Place the vinyl rail over wood. Mark desired angle, then cut through both wood and vinyl rail simultaneously. Add the end cap to wedge. Fasten the fence bracket to the post going through the bracket, end cap and wood wedge using 2 aluminum or stainless steel screws. It is strongly recommended that you pre-drill the wood to avoid splitting. (You may wish to drill holes in the center of the bracket rather than use the pre-existing holes.)

Top View

Detail View
Fence Panels

Fence Post Bracket Cap

Wood Wedge Fence Post

Vinyl Rail Installation

3 Easy Step Instructions Step 1 Mount your posts 3/4" more than rail width inside edge to inside edge.
3/4" MORE THAN RAIL WIDTH INSIDE EDGE TO INSIDE EDGE Stair Rail

Step 2 Install 3" Support Brace directly under center spindle. a)If surface mounted posts are used, center the brace under bottom rail. b)If pre-notched posts are used, install the brace on the inside edge of bottom rail.

3" Support Brace

3" Temporary Spacer Blocks

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1. To determine the angle of your stair rail, lay rail on stairs centered between the posts and mark the angle on the rail. Approx. 31.5- 32. Cut the top & bottom rails at the angle. 2. Assemble rail section & slide the Stairway Bracket over all the ends of the top and bottom rails.
3" Clearance
Remove 3" Temporary Spacer Blocks

3" SUPPORT BRACE

Step 3 Slide rail brackets on ends of rails and position rail section between posts leaving 3" clearance from flooring. Secure with screws. Remove 3" Temporary Spacer Blocks

3. Place spacer blocks on surface of deck or porch next to post. 2"-3" spacer blocks are the recommended height. 4. Place rail section on spacer blocks and screw Stairway Brackets into post using 11/4" screws. No predrilling necessary.

Porch/Deck Post Kit Surface Mount Installation

Surface Mount Deck Post Installation
Wood Surface 1) Using a power miter box with a carbide tip blade, cut 8" off the bottom of the post. 2) Attach bottom plate with six 1/4" x 20 x 2" stainless steel screws. (Screws Included) Position the post with the three-hole side facing the house. Three-hole side towards house for line post

Three-hole sides to inside for corner post Examples:

4) Mark the holes through base plate Drill 1/4" hole in 6 locations you need to purchase six 1/4" stainless steel hexhead bolts & nuts 1" longer than the thickness of your floor. Push nuts threw top plate attach bottom plate from underneath. Install trim pieces before installing rail brackets.

Concrete Surface
Follow steps 1 2 3. You will need to purchase six 1/4" x 2" tapcon concrete screws for each post. Follow the manufacturers directions for installing.

Surface Mount Porch Post Installation

Wood Surface 1) Measure distance from floor to ceiling Cut post to that measurement less 1/2" for brackets Leave 42" flat surface on base, cut no more than 8" off base - Cut the rest off the top. Cut to length using a power miter saw with carbide blade. 2) Slide vinyl trim pieces onto post one opening down and one pointing up. 3) Install mounting plate on both ends of posts bottom six screws, top 5 screws. (Screws Included) 4) Bracket side with 3 holes should face to the inside of the floor towards house. 5) Jack up your porch roof 3/4". Slide post into place Level post. Screw bottom bracket in place with six 3/4" #10 stainless steel screws. (Not Included) 6) Re-level post Let ceiling down. Attach bracket to ceiling with six 3/4" x 10 x 1-1/4" stainless steel screws. Put a small bead of clear or white caulking on edge of trim pieces, and push over the top and bottom plates. Concrete Installation Follow wood instructions. Replace wood screws with 1/4" x 2" tapcon concrete screws. Follow manufacturers directions for installing.

Angle Rail Bracket Installation

Maintenance Free Vinyl Product Specifications

ASTM Cell classification SPECIFICATIONS Specific Gravity (+/-0.02) using 0.125 specimen Izod impact FT.lbs/in. notch Tensile yield strength, PSI Tensile Modulus, PSI Flexural yield strength, PSI Flexural Modulus, PSI DTUL @ 264 PSI, Degrees Celcius TiO2-Titanium Dioxide UV inhibitor
1-40121-13-0101 VALUE 1.46 17.0 6,200 365,000 12,000 410,000 72 10/100 (D4216) ASTM D-792 D-256 D-638 D-638 D-790 D-790 D-648

MIXES All profiles are extruded using dies designed internally and externally to be the same size and shape as the finished product. This insures the profile will stay that same shape due to the tremendous memory inherent to PVC. Single material profiles and the capstock of co-extruded profiles are formulated using 10 parts per 100 of TiO2 for UV resistance. Substrate of co-extruded profile is the same formulation as capstock but less TiO2, eliminating unnecessary cost.

NOTE: Tensile modules should be used for design purposes with caution. Values listed are representative for short term loading (such as livestock pushing on fence). The long-term creep characteristics under continuous loading are unknown.

Vinyl Products Limited Warranty

LIMITED W ARRANTY
This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser (you) of this vinyl product (Vinyl) and is not transferable as long as you own your home.

What is Covered
Plastic Concepts, Inc. (PCI) warrants Vinyl against defects in materials or workmanship for as long as you own your home. PCI will at its option repair or replace the Vinyl with new product of the same or equivalent value at no charge. PCI warrants vinyl products against yellowing, fading, peeling, splintering and rusting.

What we do to correct problems

Should your PCI Vinyl prove defective during the limited warranty period, call the toll free number listed below. Your problem will be assigned a tracking number and an authorized representative of PCI will contact you to arrange a convenient time to correct your problem. You must have proof of your purchase in order for your problem to be corrected.

What this warranty does not cover

This limited warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident, unreasonable use, neglect, alteration, improper service, improper installation, acts of God or any other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship. Any service or repair provided outside the scope of this limited warranty shall be at PCIs rate and terms then in effect. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THE PART OF PCI OR ITS LICENSORS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. PCI AND ITS LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS WHETHER SUCH ALLEGED DAMAGES ARE BASED IN WARRANTY, TORT, CONTRACT, OR INDEMNITY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada.

PLEASE CALL THE TOLL FREE U.S. FENCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LINE FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE PROVIDER IN YOUR AREA OR TO OBTAIN OTHER SERVICE OR INFORMATION.

1-800-FENCE83 (336-2383)