CertainTeed Bufftech Instruction sheet

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Molded and Extruded Fence Installation Guideline
Table of Contents
Fence System Components
Extruded.............................................................................................................................. 3
Molded.................................................................................................................................. 5
Tools and Materials........................................................................................................ 6
General Information.......................................................................................................7
Traditional Picket Fence
Cape Cod ........................................................................................................................8-9
Danbury, Danbury with Select Cedar Texture, Rothbury................ 10-11
Contemporary Picket Fence
Baron, Baron with Select Cedar Texture,
Countess, Princeton, Victorian........................................................................12-13
Classic Fence
Manchester................................................................................................................. 14-15
Semi-Private Fence
Columbia ......................................................................................................................16-17
Imperial, Imperial with Select Cedar Texture......................................... 18-19
Breezewood with Select Cedar Texture ..................................................20-21
Millbrook.....................................................................................................................22-23
Privacy Fence
Allegheny® .................................................................................................................24-27
Sherwood................................................................................................................... 28-31
Brookline, Brookline with CertaGrain® Texture....................................32-33
Chesterfield, Chesterfield with CertaGrain® Texture.......................34-35
Chesterfield with Huntington Accent,
Chesterfield with Westminster Accent.................................................... 36-37
Galveston, Galveston with CertaGrain® Texture.................................38-39
New Lexington....................................................................................................... 40-41
Accent Fence
Lattice, Victorian, Spindle ...............................................................................42-43
Curved Rail
Concave, Convex, "S" Curve and Swoop .............................................. 44-45
Post & Rail Fence
Crossbuck, 2-Rail, 3-Rail, 4-Rail...................................................................46-47
2-Rail, 3-Rail, 4-Rail with CertaGrain® Texture................................... 48-49
Installaion
Variable Terrain Installation............................................................................50-53
Mounting on Concrete.......................................................................................54-55
Post Routing Template Kit..................................................................................... 56
Glossary.............................................................................................................................57
Bufftech®

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Picket
To p Rail
Section
Corner Post End/Gate Post
Line Post
Caps
Bottom Rail
Gate
Exterior Ball New England
Fence System Components - Extruded
DROP PIN
OPPOSITE
GATE
3/4" FOR LATCH 1" ON EACH SIDE FOR HINGE
ADJUSTABLE
NYLON HINGE
END/GATE POST
LOKK LATCH
1" ON EACH SIDE FOR HINGE

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Fence System Components - Molded
Fence Panel
72" x 72"
All size fence panels include steel
channel in top and bottom rail
Caps
Double Inline CapSingle Cap 45° Cap
74"
102"
POST HEIGHT
MINIMUM TOP OF POST
TO GROUND LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL
28"
72"
5" X 5"
POST
Post Types
Line Post
102" Gate Post
End Post
142" Gate Post
Corner Post

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1-1/2"
69-1/2"
70-3/4"
Gate Dimensions
Gate is reinforced
with
a 1.5" galvanized
steel
box tube.
Galvanized steel
wire strand core
3/32"
Gate hinge threads into the
upper and lower inserts in the
gate metal frame leaving
about
1-1/2" from the edge of
the
gate to the gate post.
Gate hinge threads into the
upper and lower inserts in
the gate metal frame leaving
about 1.5" from the edge of
the gate to the gate post.
This still needs work - info/design
All gates require about a 1-1/2" gap between the gate and
the gate post, and about a 1" gap between the gate and
the end post or between the two gates when using double
gates. For a single gate, use one gate post and one end
post. For double gates, use two gate posts.
Gate Post End Post
Inside-to-Inside Post Spacing (see table below)
Gate Width Single Opening Double Drive
w/3ft. gate
Double Drive
w/4ft. gate
Double Drive
w/5ft. gate
Double Drive
w/6ft. gate
3ft. 38-1/2" 76" 88" 100" 111"
4ft. 50-1/2" 88" 100" 112" 123"
5ft. 62-1/2" 100" 112" 124" 135"
6ft. 73-1/2" 111" 123" 135" 146"

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Tools and Materials
Getting Started
• Site plans and permits
• Measuring tape
• Hammer or mallet
• Wooden stakes
• String line
• Spray paint for hole centers for post and
gate spacing
• Wooden spacer bar for post and gate spacing
• Level
• Concrete
Assembling Fence/Gates
• Drop cloth
• Hacksaw, circular saw or chop saw with
masonry blade
• Square
• #3 square drive bit
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Drill and drill bits
- 1/8" for #8 screws
- 1/4" for bullet clips
and drain holes
- 11/64" for gate assembly
- 5/32" for gate hardware if using
aluminum insert
- 3/8" for lock rings
• 1/2" deep socket (or nut driver)
for traditional picket
• 3/8" nut-driver - Molded
Digging Holes
• Post hole digging tools
- Shovel
- Post hole digger
- 10" auger for 4x4 posts
- 12" auger for 5x5 posts
Installing Post
• Wheelbarrow
• Concrete mixing tools
• Short length of wood,
2x4 for tamping concrete
• Garden hose
• Level
Installing Bottom Rail
• Leveling blocks
• Shim stock
• Duct tape to seal rail ends
Installing Gate(s) Extruded
• Wrench
- 7/16" for hinge nuts
• Flat screwdriver to activate hinge spring
Installing Gate(s) Molded
• 7/32"Allen wrench
• 3/8" nut-driver
Filling Post with Concrete
extruded
• Rubber mallet to tamp post
• Funnel for filling post
• Ladder for high fences
Cleaning Up
• Abrasive-type pad
• Bucket and sponge
Additional Tools -
Installing on Concrete
• 1/2" masonry drill
• Core drill
Additional Tools -
EZ Set Brackets
• 7/16" wrench
• Post routing - Extruded
• Template kit with router
• Spiral saw

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Concrete Requirements
All posts require concrete to be poured around the post base.
All hinge and latch posts require reinforcement using aluminum
post inserts high enough to attach gate hardware (or concrete
and rebar).
• Avoid “soupy" concrete mix as it will make concrete weak
Concrete Usage for Posts
Post Size Fence Height
End Line
or Corner
Posts
End Posts
Filled with
Concrete Gate Posts
4x4 3' 100 lbs 145 lbs 160 lbs
4x4 4' 100 lbs 155 lbs 175 lbs
5x5 5' 140 lbs 235 lbs 270 lbs
5x5 6' 140 lbs 240 lbs 285 lbs
5x5 2 rail 140 lbs 210 lbs 240 lbs
5x5 3 rail 140 lbs 230 lbs 260 lbs
5x5 4 rail 140 lbs 250 lbs 280 lbs
Note: Determine total pounds of concrete required based on
number of posts required. Divide by 60 or 80 lb. bag.
Figures based on 4x4 hole=10", 5x5 hole=12", both 30" deep.
• Check local codes for frost line depth and regulations
Solidify Posts - Extruded
Gate hinge and latch posts as well as end posts can be
solidified by using an aluminum gate post stiffener inside each
post or by filling post with concrete and rebar.*
Rebar Separator Clips (for use with
rebar and concrete method)
Use 2 clips for each post. Position clips on the rebar
approximately 6" down from top and 6" up from bottom.
Clips are located in gate hardware box.
Alternative Fence Installations
For fence systems on concrete, use steel posts. On concrete
applications fence may be installed with 1-5/8" (4 x 4 post) or
1-7/8" (5 x 5 post) galvanized steel post set in hydraulic
cement. EZ Set bracket bolts to post as a spacer.
For wall mounting, use wall mount brackets.
EZ Set Bracket Installation Instructions
on Concrete
• Core drill hole into concrete
• Minimum 4" deep
• Post centers will remain the
same as normal installation
• Rails will have to be cut
down to fit between steel post
• Fill hole with hydraulic cement. Insert steel post
For 4" vinyl post, set 1 5/8" OD steel post
For 5" vinyl post, set 1-7/8" OD steel post
• Steel post should go at least halfway up the vinyl post
• Put EZ Set brackets together and slide over steel post
• Place one bracket on steel post below where the
routed hole will be on your vinyl post
• Place other bracket just below the top of your steel post
• Slide vinyl post over steel post with EZ Set brackets
Care of the Product
• Place fence components on a non-abrasive surface, such as
a drop cloth, to avoid scratching
• Protect components during transportation to your
installation site to avoid damage
• Avoid excessive force when assembling components
• Avoid overtightening fasteners
• Clean fence with mild detergent and a plastic scouring pad.
For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser such as
Soft Scrub®or cleaning solution listed on warranty
• Concrete is easily washed off when wet, but can also be
removed when dry
Gates - Extruded
• Specific gate hardware instructions included with
individual components
• Gate(s) must be assembled prior to fence to accurately
establish space between hinge and latch posts and
height of fence
• Gate requires 2" clearance under bottom rail on
level ground
• When building gates in the field, ensure that 1/4" drain holes
are drilled in bottom rail
• Determine gate swing direction to assist in ground
clearance and positioning
• Steel channel not required in bottom rail of gate
General Information
Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging.
Installation techniques may vary in different regions; be sure to check local requirements prior to installation.
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Traditional Picket Fence – Cape Cod
1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will
be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 4 x 4 posts = approximately 10"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel
and cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Tape the ends of any rail being inserted into a post that is
to be filled with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Insert rail into post
NOTE: Pickets will attach to rail on the
side with the small (1/4") holes
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail in post
• Tabs will recoil to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct
fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first,
or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Top Rail
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs, insert top rail in post
8. Install Pickets
• For field assembly, insert hex washer head screw through
large (3/4") pre-drilled hole in top rail
• Align pre-drilled hole in picket, tighten with 1/2" deep socket
wrench or nut driver with clutchdrill (do not overtighten)
• Repeat for bottom rail
• Insert (3/4") hole plug into hole in back side of rail
9. Secure Rails
• Square pickets and rails
• Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail
• Top rail may be secured inside post with a #8 x 3/4" screw
on each end
10. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in
hardware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
11. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure
proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge, latch
or end posts with open end facing routed hole
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post to hold in place
- Insert post into ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
12. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Traditional Picket Fence
Includes: Cape Cod
POST HOLES
4 x 4 POSTS = 10"
5 x 5 POSTS = 12"
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR GATE SWING
ALLOW 1" FOR HINGE AND
3/4" FOR LATCH SYSTEM
ATTACH TRADITIONAL PICKETS TO RAILS
WITH 5/16" X 3/4" HEX WASHER HEAD
SCREWS. TIGHTEN WITH 1/2" NUT DRIVER.
INSERT PLUG-IN RAIL
INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER
INSIDE POST FOR FASTER, CLEANER INSTALLATION
REBAR
SEPARATOR CLIP
1/2" REBAR
USE (2) PIECES OF 1/2" REBAR IN HINGE,
LATCH AND END POSTS. POSITION REBAR
IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH
REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS
DIG HOLES 30"
DEEP OR TO
FROST LINE
4 x 4 POST CENTERS
3" PICKET = 72"
1-1/2" PICKET = 72-1/2"
LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST
WITH #8 X 3/4" SCREW
POST SUPPORT OPTIONS:

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Traditional Picket Fence – Danbury (straight & concave), Danbury with Select Cedar Texture
(straight & concave), Rothbury (straight & concave)
1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will
be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 4 x 4 posts = approximately 10"
- Hole size for 5 x 5 posts = approximately 12"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel and
cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Check bottom rail for drain holes
• Tape the ends of any rail being inserted into a post that is
to be filled with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail in post
• Tabs will recoil to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct
fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first,
or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Pickets
• Insert top rail in post with large holes facing down
• Insert pickets through holes in top rail
• Insert pickets in bottom rail. Pickets are crimped to
hold in rail
8. Secure Rails
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs, insert top rail in post
• Square pickets and rails
• Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail
• Top rail may be secured inside post with a #8 x 3/4"
screw on each end
9. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions
in hardware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
10. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure
proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge, latch
or end posts with open end facing routed hole
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post to hold in place
- Insert post into ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete
to set
11. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Traditional Picket Fence
Includes: Danbury (straight & concave) 4 x 4 posts
Danbury with Select Cedar Texture (straight & concave) 5 x 5 posts
Rothbury (straight & concave) 4 x 4 posts
POST HOLES
4 x 4 POSTS = 10"
5 x 5 POSTS = 12"
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR GATE SWING
ALLOW 1" FOR HINGE AND
3/4" FOR LATCH SYSTEM
ATTACH TRADITIONAL PICKETS TO RAILS
WITH 5/16" X 3/4" HEX WASHER HEAD
SCREWS. TIGHTEN WITH 1/2" NUT DRIVER.
INSERT PLUG-IN RAIL
DIG HOLES 30"
DEEP OR TO
FROST LINE
LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST
WITH #8 X 3/4" SCREW
BOTTOM RAIL
PICKETS
INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER
INSIDE POST FOR FASTER, CLEANER INSTALLATION
REBAR
SEPARATOR CLIP
1/2" REBAR
USE (2) PIECES OF 1/2" REBAR IN HINGE,
LATCH AND END POSTS. POSITION REBAR
IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH
REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS
POST SUPPORT OPTIONS:
4 x 4 POST CENTERS
3" PICKET = 96"
5 x 5 Post Centers = 97"

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1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they
will be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 5 x 5 posts = approximately 12"
- Hole size for 4 x 4 posts = approximately 10"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel
and cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Check bottom rail for drain holes
• Tape the ends of any rail being inserted into a post that is to
be filled with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail in post
• Tabs will recoil to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct
fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first,
or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Pickets and Rails
• Insert mid-rail (if applicable) in post with large holes
facing down. Do not install lock rings at this point
• Insert pickets through holes in mid-rail
• Insert pickets in bottom rail. Temporarily remove mid-rail ends
from post. Insert top rail over pickets
• Insert lock rick in end of rail(s)
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail(s) in post
• Insert mid-rail and top rail in post
8. Secure Rails
• Square pickets and rails
• Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail
• Secure rail inside post with a #8 x 3/4" screw (do this on
both ends)
• Level mid-rail, secure rail to pickets with (2) #8 x 1-1/2"
screws, snap caps and washers evenly spaced along rail
9. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in
hardware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
10. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to
ensure proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge, latch
or end posts with open end facing routed hole
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post to hold in place
- Insert post into ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
11. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers
Contemporary Picket Fence – Baron, Baron with Select Cedar Texture, Countess, Princeton, Victorian
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Contemporary Picket Fence
Includes: Baron, Baron with Select Cedar Texture,
Countess, Princeton, Victorian
DIG HOLES 30"
DEEP OR TO
FROST LINE
4 X 4 POSTS = 10"
5 X 5 POSTS = 12"
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR GATE SWING
ALLOW 1" FOR HINGE
AND 3/4" FOR LATCH SYSTEM
INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER
INSIDE POST FOR FASTER, CLEANER INSTALLATION
REBAR
SEPARATOR CLIP
1/2" REBAR
USE (2) PIECES OF 1/2" REBAR IN HINGE,
LATCH AND END POSTS. POSITION REBAR
IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH
REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS
POST SUPPORT OPTIONS:
POST CENTERS
4 X 4 POSTS = 96"
5 X 5 POSTS = 97"
LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST
WITH #8 X 3/4" SCREW
SECURE MID-RAIL TO PICKETS
WITH (2) #8 X 1-1/2" SCREWS,
CAPS AND WASHERS

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Classic Fence – Manchester (straight & concave)
1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will
be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 5 x 5 posts = approximately 12"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel and
cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Tape the ends of any rail being inserted into a post that is to
be filled with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail in post. Tabs will recoil
to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first,
or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Rails & Pickets
• Insert lock rick in each end of rail
• Middle and upper rails are routed with larger holes on the
bottom for ease of installation and racking
• For Manchester - Depress lock ring and insert top rail in post.
Pickets are factory crimped to hold in rail. Insert pickets
through rail into bottom rail
• For Manchester Concave - 8 longer pickets are supplied for
in-field design and cutting
• Field cut pickets should be cut to size and then crimped, or
drill a 1/4" hole in one side, 1" from the bottom
• Install bullet clip in hole and insert picket into rail
8. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in
hardware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
9. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure
proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge,
latch or end posts with open end facing routed hole
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post
- Insert post into the ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
10. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 1-1/2" screws, caps and washers
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Classic Fence
Includes: Manchester (straight & concave)
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR GATE SWING
ALLOW 1" FOR HINGE
AND 3/4" FOR LATCH SYSTEM
PICKETS ARE
FACTORY CRIMPED
TO HOLD IN RAIL
DIG HOLES 30"
DEEP OR TO
FROST LINE
HOLE SIZE
5 x 5 POST =12"
FOR MANCHESTER CONCAVE,
FIRST FOUR AND LAST FOUR
PICKETS MAY BE FIELD CUT TO
FORM DESIRED DESIGN. TO
HOLD PICKET IN BOTTOM RAIL,
DRILL 1/4" HOLE THROUGH
SIDE OF PICKET AND INSERT
BULLET CLIP
MANCHESTER CONCAVE SHOWN
TO ACHIEVE THIS SCALLOP:
- CUT 2" OFF BOTTOM OF 3RD PICKET
- CUT 4" OFF BOTTOM OF 4TH PICKET
INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER
INSIDE POST FOR FASTER, CLEANER INSTALLATION
REBAR
SEPARATOR CLIP
1/2" REBAR
USE (2) PIECES OF 1/2" REBAR IN HINGE,
LATCH AND END POSTS. POSITION REBAR
IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH
REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS
POST SUPPORT OPTIONS:
POST CENTERS = 96"

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Semi-Private Fence – Columbia
1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will
be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 5 x 5 posts = approximately 12"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel and
cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Tape the ends of any rail going into a post that is to be filled
with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Depress bullet clip and insert bottom rail in post; clip will drop
down to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct
fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails first,
or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Mid-Rail
• Insert mid-rail in first post with larger routed holes facing in
the down position
• Insert into second post (Note: This rail floats in post.
No bullet clips are required)
8. Install Pickets and Top Rail
• Insert all pickets through mid-rail into bottom rail
• Temporarily remove mid-rail ends from post and pull the
section forward
• Insert the top rail over the pickets starting at one end
• Insert the mid-rail and the top rail back into the posts
• Secure top rail inside post with a #8 x 3/4" screw
9. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in
hardware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for the hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
10. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure
proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge,
latch or end posts with open end facing routed hole
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post
- Insert post into the ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
11. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Semi-Private Fence
Includes: Columbia
HOLD BOTTOM RAIL
IN POSITION WITH
BULLET CLIPS
DIG HOLES 30"
DEEP OR TO
FROST LINE
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR GATE SWING
HOLD BOTTOM RAILS
IN POST WITH A
BULLET CLIP
ALLOW 1" FOR HINGE
AND 3/4" FOR LATCH SYSTEM
INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER
INSIDE POST FOR FASTER, CLEANER INSTALLATION
REBAR
SEPARATOR CLIP
1/2" REBAR
USE (2) PIECES OF 1/2" REBAR IN HINGE,
LATCH AND END POSTS. POSITION REBAR
IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH
REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS
POST SUPPORT OPTIONS:
POST CENTERS
5 X 5 POSTS = 96-1/8"
POST HOLES
5 X 5 posts =12"
LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST
WITH #8 X 3/4" SCREW
NOTE: COLUMBIA USES MILLBROOK GATES AND GATE KITS.
TOP SOIL
GROUND LEVEL
CONCRETE 3000
P.S.I. MINIMUM
GRAVEL FILL
30
2
AA
MINIMUM 48" INSERT REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE
HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES SECTION R44003.1.2.1
OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
EMBEDMENT DETAIL
SECTION A-A
LINE POST STIFFENER
ALUMINUM INSERT
EMBEDMENT DETAIL FOR OPTIONAL
LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT
ALUMINUM INSERT
(on Brookline and
Breezewood Aluminum insert
ends 1" from top of post.)
FEATURING
WINDZONE™
PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM POST SPACING
AND FOOTING DIMENSIONS
Wind
Exposure
Footing
Depth
Max. Post
Spacing
B 30" 97" NON HVHZ
B 24" 66"
C 36" 88" HVHZ and
NON HVHZ
C 30" 68"
D 36" 75" HVHZ and
NON HVHZ
D 30" 56"
HVHZ: Miami-Dade and Broward counties wind
exposures as defined in the ASCE 7-10

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Semi-Private Fence – Imperial, Imperial with Select Cedar Texture
1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will
be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 5 x 5 posts = approximately 12"
- Hole size for 4 x 4 posts = approximately 10"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel and
cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Check bottom rail for drain holes
• Tape the ends of any rail being inserted into a post that is to
be filled with concrete to prevent concrete seepage
• Insert lock ring in each end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail in post
• Tabs will recoil to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct
fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Fence assembly may be continued by installing all bottom rails
first, or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Pickets and Rails
• Insert mid-rail (if applicable) in post with large holes
facing down. Do not install lock rings at this point
• Insert pickets through holes in mid-rail
• Insert pickets in bottom rail. Temporarily remove middle
rail ends from post. Insert top rail over pickets
• Insert lock rings in end of rail(s)
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail(s) in post
• Insert mid-rail and top rail in post
8. Secure Rails
• Square pickets and rails
• Check for even picket spacing on each end of rail
• Secure rail inside post with a #8 x 3/4" screw
(do this on both ends)
• Level mid-rail, secure rail to pickets with (2) #8 x 1-1/2"
screws, snap caps and washers evenly spaced along rail
9. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in hard-
ware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
10. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure
proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge,
latch or end posts
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post
- Insert post into the ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
11. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.

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Semi-Private Fence
Includes: Imperial, Imperial with Select Cedar Texture
DIG HOLES 30"
DEEP OR TO
FROST LINE
ALLOW CLEARANCE
FOR GATE SWING
ALLOW 1" FOR HINGE
AND 3/4" FOR LATCH SYSTEM
SECURE MID-RAIL TO PICKETS
WITH (2) #8 X 1-1/2" SCREWS,
CAPS AND WASHERS
INSERT ALUMINUM GATE POST STIFFENER
INSIDE POST FOR FASTER, CLEANER INSTALLATION
REBAR
SEPARATOR CLIP
1/2" REBAR
USE (2) PIECES OF 1/2" REBAR IN HINGE,
LATCH AND END POSTS. POSITION REBAR
IN OPPOSING CORNERS OF EACH POST WITH
REBAR SEPARATOR CLIPS
POST SUPPORT OPTIONS:
POST CENTERS
4 X 4 POSTS = 96"
5 X 5 POSTS = 97"
4 X 4 POSTS = 10"
5 X 5 POSTS = 12"
LOCK TOP RAIL IN POST
WITH #8 X 3/4" SCREW
SECTION A-A
LINE POST STIFFENER
ALUMINUM INSERT
EMBEDMENT DETAIL FOR OPTIONAL
LINE POST STIFFENER ALUMINUM INSERT
TO COMPLY WITH THE HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES
SECTION R44003.1.2.1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, A
STEEL INSERT MUST BE ADDED TO THE TOP RAIL AND
THE CENTER PICKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE TOP
AND BOTTOM RAIL WITH (2) #8 X 1-1/2" SCREWS, CAPS,
AND WASHERS
TOP SOIL
GROUND LEVEL
CONCRETE 3000
P.S.I. MINIMUM
GRAVEL FILL
30
2
AA
ALUMINUM INSERT
(on Brookline and
Breezewood
Aluminum insert ends
1" from top of post.)
TO COMPLY WITH THE HIGH VELOCITY
HURRICANE ZONES SECTION R44003.1.2.1 OF
THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, A STEEL INSERT
MUST BE ADDED TO THE TOP RAIL AND THE
CENTER PICKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE
TOP AND BOTTOM RAIL WITH (2) #8 X 1-1/2"
SCREWS, CAPS, AND WASHERS
FEATURING
WINDZONE™
PERFORMANCE
MAXIMUM POST SPACING
AND FOOTING DIMENSIONS
Wind
Exposure
Footing
Depth
Max. Post
Spacing
B 30" 97" NON HVHZ
B 24" 66"
C 36" 88" HVHZ and
NON HVHZ
C 30" 68"
D 36" 75" HVHZ and
NON HVHZ
D 30" 56"
HVHZ: Miami-Dade and Broward counties wind
exposures as defined in the ASCE 7-10

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Semi-Private Fence – Breezewood with Select Cedar Texture
1. Getting Started
• Be sure to call underground (811) prior to digging
• Assemble gates (if necessary) and decide where they will
be located
• Stake out the fence line
• Space and mark post hole locations for gate and sections
(spacer bar/template may be useful)
• Start at gate end post and work outward to determine
proper fence height relative to ground
• If there are going to be short sections, those should be
installed first
2. Dig Holes
• Dig holes 30" deep or to frost line
- Hole size for 5 x 5 posts = approximately 12"
• Clean holes and check for straight walls
• Bell bottom of holes
3. Install First Post
• Insert post in hole
• Determine rough height
• Fill hole around post with concrete mix (sand, gravel and
cement) approximately 2" or 4" below grade
• Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets
• Level and square post
4. Install Bottom Rail
• Tape the ends of any rails and pickets being inserted into a
post that is to be filled with concrete to prevent concrete
seepage
• Insert lock ring in end of rail
• Depress lock ring tabs and insert rail in post
• Tabs will recoil to hold rail in post
5. Install Second Post
• Insert second post in hole
• Insert bottom rail in post
• Insert block under bottom rail to position at correct
fence height
• Fill hole around second post with concrete mix
• Tamp, level and square fence
• Fence assembly may be continued by installing all bottom
rails first, or one section at a time
6. Support and Secure
• Level and square fence
• To lower a post, place a wood block from corner to corner on
the post and carefully tap with a mallet
• Never strike the PVC post without a wood support
7. Install Pickets and Rails
• Insert mid-brace in bottom rail
• Insert pickets through holes in mid-brace
• Insert pickets in post far enough to clear other post.
Pull pickets into post until crimps lock picket into post
• Insert mid-brace into top rail
• Insert top rail into post
• Pickets can be field crimped for short sections
8. Secure Rails
• Depress lock ring tabs, insert top rail in post
• Square pickets and rails
• Check for even mid-brace spacing on each end of rail
• Secure rail inside post with a #8 x 3/4" screw
(do this on both ends)
• Level pickets, secure mid-brace to rails with (2) #8 x 1-1/2"
screws, snap caps and washers
• Mid-brace is not required for sections with post centers
less than 48"
9. Hang Gate/Install Hardware
• For complete details, see gate installation instructions in
hardware box
• Position gate between posts
• Allow 1" gap for hinge and 3/4" for latch and gate swing
• Block up gate to square with fence; rails should be level
• Gate hardware must be secured to two sides of the post
10. Solidify Gate Posts
• It is critical that gate hinge and latch posts are solid to ensure
proper gate functionality. Two methods are available:
A. Aluminum gate post stiffener
- Slide aluminum gate stiffener inside hinge,
latch or end posts
- Drive a screw through the vinyl into the aluminum
stiffener at the bottom of the post
- Insert post into the ground
- Fill hole with concrete around outside of post
B. Concrete and rebar*
- Use two pieces of 1/2" rebar in each hinge, latch and
end post
- Rebar should extend from the bottom of the hole to
approximately 12" from the top of the post
- Hold rebar in opposite corners of post with rebar
separator clips
- Fill post with concrete mix to cover rebar and
hardware fasteners
- Tamp post with a rubber mallet to eliminate air pockets
- Leave gate on blocks for 72 hours to allow concrete to set
11. Install Caps
• Install post caps
• Caps may be secured with glue, silicone adhesive or
#8 x 3/4" screws, caps and washers
* Caution – In climates that experience freeze-thaw cycles, this installation method could result in post cracking over time.This would not be covered by the warranty.