durables Aluminum Fencing User manual

Always consult the following installation instructions as well as the CAD diagrams when installing your fence.
Aluminum Fencing Installation Guide

•Check your local zoning laws.Local zoning laws and Home Owners Associations may regulate the location, style
and height of your fence or even require a permit signoff beforehand.
•Contact your local utilities companies. You must let the utility company mark your property for electrical, gas or
water lines clearly to avoid puncturing any unseen underground utilities.
•Pay to mark your property line.
Being proactive will save your time and money to avoid any disputes from neighbors.
Sketch Plan and Confirm Materials Requirements
First, draw or sketch out your fence plan on paper. This drawing will help you estimate materials and plan
the location of corners and gates. Show the house, driveway, deck, and property lines.
Measure accurately with a tape measure and identify them on your sketch. (Layout should show fence lines
and gate locations.)
Determine the number of sections and posts that are required.
The opening that is left for the gate should be the same as the width of the gate. A 48" walk gate's opening
should be left for a 48" gate (the actual width of the gate is 46.6" to fit a 48" opening.)
String
Stakes
Tape Measure
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Peastone
Level
Hacksaw
Material Checklist
Line Post:
Post with holes on two opposite sides to connect fence sections.
Corner Post: Used to connect two sections of the fence together to 90°.
End Post: Used to end a row of fence. Only one section of the fence will
connect to the end post.
Blank Post: Has no holes and is used with a gate latch or hinges.
Heavy Duty Gate Post: Has a wall heavier than other posts to support the
weight of gate (attached with hinges). Similar to an end post, the Heavy
Duty Gate Post only has holes on one side.
Line Corner End Gate Blank
Line Corner End Gate Blank
Line
Post
Corner
Post
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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Getting Started
Shovel
Rubber Mallet
Concrete Mix
Post Hole Digger
Thank you for choosing a Durables fence! We are proud to provide the highest quality aluminum available and
are fully committed to providing you with superior service from the very first time we work together to long
after we've delivered your product. This guide is designed the walk you through the installation process.
Before You Begin
End
Post
Gate
Post
Blank
Post
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Post
Route
Product Overview
Post Cap
Top Rail
Middle Rail
Bottom Rail
Pickets
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Installation Tips
•Gates need to be installed on level ground.
•Gates and fence panels should be installed 2" off the ground for lawn maintenance or trimming.
•Once installed, the top of the post will be at the same height as the top of the tallest part of the fence panel.
•Separate and identify your posts. The rails from the fence panels will be inserted into the pre-routed holes on the
posts.
Getting Started

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Layout Installation
The location of your gate will determine the
layout of the posts for the fence line.
To make sure your fence run is straight, install
line stakes and run a string line. The string line
should be positioned on the side of the posts
and be very tight.
Mark the location for each post with a stake.
For residential fencing (1" side wall), leave 72
1/2" on center between each post. For
commercial fencing (1.5" side wall), leave 71
1/2" on center between each post.
NOTE: If the space you left is less than a full
panel,then you can cut down the panel to fit
the space by using a hacksaw. (See
Illustration)
Tie the string to each stake.
NOTE: The fence will be likely need to be set
up from the property line as required by your
local building codes.
(usually 2"-4")
For 6' sections using 2" posts
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72 1⁄⁄2 "
Use a rubber mallet to drive the post caps onto the posts gently. Be careful not to damage the top of post.
Mix the concrete on the dry side to hold the posts in place faster. See chart below to determine the minimum
depth for your fence.
NOTE: In areas where the frost occurs on the ground, the concrete foundations should be extended below the
frost line (generally below 12" ).This will account for frost "heave", in which ground water freezes and expands
upwards. By providing this 12" drainage system,you can keep the frost heave from affecting the posts. Verify
depths meet all the local building codes.
Post Installation
Panel
Height
Post
Height
Hole
Depth
Post
goes into
ground
36" 58" 27" 21"
48" 72" 29" 23"
54" 84" 35" 29"
60" 84" 29" 23"
72" 108" 41" 35"
Leave 2"
from ground
6" Gravel
6"
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Residential Grade (1" Side Wall)
For 6' sections using 2" posts
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71 1⁄⁄2 "
Commercial Grade (1.5" Side Wall)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Layout & Post Installation

Start the post installation with a gate, corner or end. Dig post holes to the appropriate depth,
approximately 6" wide. Fill bottom of the hole with approximately 6" of peastone/gravel and place post
onto gravel. Fill holes with concrete and tamp down each post and leave concrete about 2" from ground
level.
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Width of Gate
(or Panel if not
use a gate)
6"
Leave 2"
from ground
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If installing a gate, the opening between th posts should be 1 1/4" wider than the width of the gate to
allow for the hinges. (Example: Use a 48" opening for a 46 3/4" wide gate.) Make sure the posts are
level and plumb. Brace the posts as necessary while the concrete is setting.
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6" Gravel
Step 3
Step 4
CAUTION: When installing your fence or gate, we recommend installing 1 post and section at a time.
NOTE: We've found that it is better to dig the next post hole (and place 6" of gravel inside the hole)
before attaching the panel to the previous post.
As the gate post (or corner post) is setting up, install the first fence panel. Insert the horizontal
rails into the routed holes in post A. Place the rails as close to the posts as possible.
Panel/ Post Installation
Post A
Step 1
Gate Installation

Place the next post (line/corner/end) in the adjacent hole and slide the post onto the rails of the panel
as firmly as possible. Pour concrete around that post and tamp it down, leaving the concrete about 2"
from ground level.
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Step 2
Repeat by digging the next hole and filling it with 6" of gravel. Then, insert the next panel into the
previously installed post. Place the next post into the hole and slide the post onto the rails of the panel as
firmly as possible.
Pour concrete around that post and tamp it down, leaving concrete about 2" from ground level. Repeat
until the end of the line.
Step 3
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Corner posts require some additional work on one of the fence panels. The rails of one panel need to
be notched 1/2" to allow the rails to nest adequately within a corner installation.
Rail
Post
Top view of corner post
Rail
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Step 4
Panel & Post Installation

Once 3-4 panels are installed, check to make sure all the posts and panels are still horizontal. If
correction is needed, use a rubber mallet while the concrete is still soft.
After concrete has set, fasten the fence section to the posts by using #8 x 1" self-tapping screws.
Be careful not to over-tighten the screws as the heads may be broken off or stripped out.
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Step 5
Step 6
Panel Installation