Dura-Max FENCE User manual

Engineered For The Southwest Sun
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Fence Installation Guide

Fig. 1 Sample Staking and Post Layout
Fig. 2 3-4-5 Triangle Method
End Post Line Post Corner Post
Fence Style Post Size Fence Span Fence: On-Center Gate Gate: On Center
Distance Opening Distance
Picket Fence 4 x 4 68" 72" 48" 52"
Privacy & Privacy w/ Lattice 5 x 5 68 ⁄“ 73 ⁄” 48" 53”
(“On Center” means from center of one post to center of next post):
Fig. 4 Post Hole Dimensions
Post Setting Chart
Fence Style Post Size Post Depth (A) Post Hole Post Hole
Depth (B) Diameter (C)
Picket Fence 4" x 4" 24" 30" 10"
Privacy & Privacy w/ Lattic 4" x 5” 32" 38" 12"
Ranch Rail 5" x 5" 24" 30" 12"
Installation Guide
Privacy, Picket and Ranch Rail
The following instructions will guide you through the installation of your new fence style. You will nd
instructions for fence lay-out, setting posts, cap installation and clean up, common for each style.
Follow the style specic instructions for assembling fence sections for the fence style you’ve purchased.
What You”ll Need
• Power auger or post hole digger and shovel
• Post hole concrete and gravel
• String line, stakes and level
• Electric drill,
1
⁄8" drill bit and #2 Philips bits
• Tape measure
• Safety glasses and work gloves
• PVC adhesive
• Miter Saw/Chop Saw (optional if cutting down
rails or pickets)
• File (optional for sloped picket installations)
Installation Steps
Step 1. Layout fence and position posts
•
Remember – Consider soil conditions, slopes, utility locations and property lines when positioning posts.
•
Run a string line to locate the fence line, using the line to establish the outside faces of your posts (Fig 1).
•
Stake out the fence posts, locating line, corner, end and gate posts. Mark the centers of the post locations
for your fence style and gate using dimensions from the Post Location Chart below.
Post Location Chart
The following chart summarizes sizes and measurements for posts, fence sections and gates.
•
Ensure square corners with the 3-4-5 Triangle Method (Fig. 2).
Post Styles.
•
There are 3 styles of posts needed to complete your project (Fig. 3). Line Posts, Corner Posts and End Posts
(Also use End Posts for Gate Posts).
Make sure you have the correct type and quantity of posts before proceeding.
Step 2. Set posts
•Remember – Call before you dig. Contact your local utility providers to locate underground utilities in the area.
•Dig or auger post holes based on the dimensions in chart below. Ensure that the bottom of the post is set at
exactly 24" below grade for the Picket and Ranch Rail styles, 32" below grade for the Privacy and Privacy
with Lattice styles, plus a 6" gravel base in each hole (Fig. 4).
•
Remember – In frost regions, dig the post holes deep enough to ensure concrete extends below the frost line.
•
Prior to pouring concrete, ensure the routed holes in the posts are oriented in the correct direction.
•
Mix concrete according to manufacturers specications. Place and hold the post while pouring concrete
6" at a time, tamping to eliminate air pockets. Leave enough space at the top of the concrete to allow
sod to grow around the post. Set the correct post height, plumb and level each post.
•
Before concrete sets, site down the fence line and, if necessary, adjust posts. If posts are too high, place a
wooden block across the top of the post and tap down with a rubber mallet. Allow post concrete to set
24 – 48 hours before installing fence sections.
Ranch Rail 5 x 5 93" 98" 72" 77"

Step 3. Assemble and install fence sections
Having set your posts, you are now ready to assemble the fence sections for your fence style. Style specic section assembly
instructions are described below.
Remember – Protect the nish of your fence during assembly by assembling on a dry, clean and at surface.
between routed holes on each post with #8,
Follow Privacy instructions steps a), b) and c)
above until panels are in place.
d) Install Mid Rail: Install as per Privacy Top Rail
above.
e) Install Lattice Channel: Lattice channel keeps
the lattice in place horizontally and is installed
along the underside of the Top Rail and the
upper side of the Mid Rail. Fasten channel using
3 of the self tapping screws provided.
f) Install Lattice: As far as possible, insert one
end of lattice into slotted post while lowering
the lattice into the upper channel of the mid
rail. Center the lattice between posts making
sure it remains slotted into both posts.
g) Install Top Rail: Install as per Privacy Top Rail,
ensuring lattice is fully engaged in the lattice
channel.
a) Install U-Channels: Pre-drill 3, 1 ⁄4" holes equally
spaced in each u-channel, center and install
3
⁄4"
screws supplied
b) Install Bottom Rail: Install bottom rail into bottom
holes of post, groove side up.
c) Install Privacy Pickets: Slide pickets into place on
bottom rail from right to left. Ensure tongue and
groove of each picket lock together (Fig. 5).
d) Install Top Rail: Install top rail into top hole of post,
groove side down, sliding over privacy pickets at
an angle, into adjacent post. Lower top rail onto
privacy pickets, sliding rail as far as possible into
the rst post. When privacy picket is fully engaged
in top rail, slide rail into second post.
Privacy
Privacy
with Lattice
Fig. 5 Tongue
and Groove Each box includes:
Each box includes:
Top Rail (1)
U-Channels (2)
Fence Pickets (6)
3
⁄4” Stainless Steel Screws (6)
Bottom Rail (1)
Note: Line, End and Corner
Posts and Post Caps
sold separately
Top Rail (1)
Lattice (1)
Lattice Channels (2)
Mid Rail (1)
U-Channels (2)
3
⁄4” Stainless Steel Screws (12)
Fence Pickets (6)
Bottom Rail (1)
Note: Line, End and Corner
Posts and Post Caps
sold separately
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Top Rail (1)
Bottom Rail (1)
Pickets
(11 for Wide, 19 for Narrow)
Picket Caps
(11 for Wide, 19 for Narrow)
Note: Line, End and Corner Posts
and Post Caps sold separately
Top Rail (1)
Bottom Rail (1)
Pickets
(11 for Wide, 19 for Narrow)
Picket Caps
(11 for Wide, 19 for Narrow)
Note: Line, End and Corner Posts
and Post Caps sold separately
Scalloped Picket Cutting Guide
Narrow Scalloped Wide Scalloped
qty length qty length
1 37
15
⁄16" 1 39
7
⁄16"
2 38
1
⁄16" 2 39
1
⁄2"
2 38
11
⁄16" 2 39
5
⁄8"
2 39
11
⁄16" 2 40
1
⁄4"
2 41
1
⁄8" 2 40
3
⁄4"
2 43
1
⁄16" 2 41
1
⁄4"
2 41
15
⁄16"
2 42
3
⁄4"
2 43
9
⁄16"
Wide Straight Picket
(Narrow Straight
Picket not shown)
Wide Scalloped Picket
(Narrow Scalloped
Picket not shown)
Step 3. Continued
Each box includes:
Each box includes:
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a) Install Picket Caps: Carefully apply PVC adhesive
to the inside of the un-notched end of the picket
and insert picket caps into this end of the picket,
ensuring a tight t between the cap and picket.
If needed, tap the picket cap into place with a
rubber mallet.
b) Align Pickets: Line up the pickets for the section so
that the notched ends are facing the same direction.
c) Install Pickets into Rails: Slide the pickets through
the top rail, one at a time, ensuring the larger
routed holes are on the underside of the top rail,
which eventually faces the ground. Then insert
pickets one at a time into the bottom rail, until the
notches are fully engaged. If necessary, use a
rubber mallet to tap the pickets into place.
d) Install Assembled Sections: Position assembled
fence sections so that rails align with pre-routed
holes in posts. Starting with the left side of the
section, insert rails into routed post holes,
engaging the notches at the ends of the top and
bottom rails. Swing the right side of the section
into place, sliding the rails into the post, fully
engaging the notched ends.
Straight
Picket
Scalloped
Picket
To assemble the Wide and Narrow Scalloped Picket styles, cut
the un-notched ends of the straight pickets to the required
to identify their individual location in the completed section.
Once all pickets are cut to length, layout the numbered
pickets for each section to form the scalloped curve, placing
the shortest picket in the center of the section.
Install picket caps, assemble and install the fence sections
using the Straight Picket installation steps above.
length, using the chart below. Number each picket with a pencil

a) Install Rails clips:Insert supplied rail clips (Fig. 6)
into both ends of the rails before inserting rails into
posts. If trimming rails is required, drill a ½” hole
at cut ends to accept the rail clip. (Fig. 6)
b) Install Rails:Insert bottom rail into routed post,
left side rst, as far as it will go, then slide right
side of rail into the other post, fully engaging the
clip. Work your way up, repeating this step, until all
rails in each section are installed.
2-Rail Design
If a 2-Rail design is desired, cut the top 16" from the
posts (2" above middle hole), keeping the caps for
reuse. Follow steps a and b from above.
Ranch Rail
2"
62"
Step 4. Reinforce gate posts
•Install hinges and latch prior to setting posts and
pouring concrete. Reinforce hinge and latch posts
with two 6' pieces of #4 rebar (Fig. 7).
•Tape o ends of rails that will be joining the
gate posts – this will prevent concrete from
lling rails. Set posts and pour concrete as per
Step 2.
•Pour concrete into posts, tamping occasionally to
remove air pockets.
•Follow the gate installation instructions included
with your gate kit.
Step 5. Attach the post caps
•Glue caps onto the posts with a UV-rated, “hot glue”
classied PVC adhesive.
Step 6. Clean up
•Clean o cement splatter with mild detergent and
non-abrasive cloth, then hose down with clean water.
#4 Rebar
and Concrete
Gate
Latch Post Gate Hinge Post
Fig. 7 Reinforced Gate Posts
Fig. 6 Install Rail Clips
Step 3. Continued
Each box includes:
Note: Line, End and
Corner Posts and
Post Caps
sold separately
Rails (6)
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Slope (Drop over 72") Recommended Installation
Up to 4 ½” Standard Installation
41
⁄2" to 7
1
⁄2"Cut1
⁄2" across top of each fence
picket (Fig. 10)
71
⁄2" to 10" Stair step fence picket(s) using
brackets
>10" Custom fabrication and installation
is recommended
Use the following chart to determine the most
appropriate installation method for your project.
Installing on slopes
Privacy and Privacy
with Lattice
Slopes for Privacy and Privacy with Lattice
can be addressed by either Racking (Fig. 8)
the sections by trimming the panels or
Stair Stepping (Fig. 9) the sections by using
brackets and installing unrouted posts.
Stair Stepping:
a) Space and set posts as per installation
instruction Steps 1 and 2. Post heights
vary depending on the slope. Make sure there
is enough post above the ground to accommodate
the fence panel.
b) Install brackets on (Fig. 11). Pre-drill posts with
1
⁄8" drill bit, using bracket as your guide.
c) To determine rail lengths, measure the distance
between the posts and subtract ¼”.
d) Install the fence section into the brackets.
Pre-drill rails with two ⁄” holes, using the
bracket as your guide. Secure rails and sections
to brackets with the screws provided.
Picket
Follow the slope with the fence (Fig. 12). Picket rails
are routed to accommodate most shallow slopes.
To keep pickets vertical on steeper slopes, the picket
slots on the pre-routed top and bottom rails may
to be elongated with a le by ⁄” for every 2” of
drop over 72".
68 1/2"
50 3/4"
66 1/2"
Privacy Privacy with Lattice
Fig. 11 Post Bracket Locations for Stair Stepping
Fig. 12 Racking
Fig. 10
Fig. 9 Stair Stepping
Fig. 8 Racking
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