How to Install Vinyl Fence Panels on a Slope

In places where the ground is uneven, such as slopes and irregular corners, it is cumbersome and complicated for installation. In addition to taking some countermeasures against the corresponding terrain, it is also necessary to consider the underground internal structure. This article describes how to properly build a vinyl picket fence on a slope and what to watch out for when building.

List:

• Considerations for Stepped Fence

• Considerations for Sloped Fence

• Steps for installation

  
  

Considerations for Stepped Fence

The vinyl picket fence built on or near the slope needs to be checked for stability. When the groundwater is buried shallowly, and the underground picket vinyl fence of the building has a floating problem, the anti-floating check is performed.

Liquefied soil layer calculation. When the liquefied soil layer exists in the site, the seismic bearing capacity of the foundation is checked. At present, most of the pile foundations are determined by the static load test on site, and the vertical bearing capacity of the single pile is determined. The impact of the liquefied soil layer on the bearing capacity determined according to the test is not made. Clearly defined)

Cap calculation: The calculation should be based on the actual pile reaction force. The pile reaction force may be greater than this value under the action of eccentric load. (The maximum allowable reaction force is 1.2 times the design value of the single pile bearing capacity)

Considerations for Sloped Fence

There are occasions where there is a need to install a vinyl picket fencing with a slope. In general, this sloped vinyl picket fence is often used in bridge decks and steps. This kind of tilted picket vinyl fence is not like the straight-to-go vinyl fence, which is difficult to calculate and install. Especially when calculating the size, we must try to minimize the error, and the specific measurement method depends on what is to be measured.

When calculating the size of the vinyl picket fence, first measure the length of the slope, as well as the vertical height and horizontal length of the wall. Only when these three dimensions are accurately measured can it be ensured that there is not much when installing the inclined stone railings. Error. At the same time, only by measuring these three dimensions, can we better calculate the inclination of the vinyl fence and calculate the amount of material needed to build the picket vinyl fence. However, when measuring the tilt angle and size of the vinyl fence, it is necessary to ask the professional to make measurements to minimize the tilt angle and size error.

Steps for installation

Step 1 - Set up the corner column

Clean up this area before you start building the vinyl picket fence. Make sure there are no stones in this area. Set up all main pressure treatment (PT) columns. Start at the top of the mountain and follow the slope of the land. If the fence is 8 feet high, then the column must be at least 6 inches tall.

The next step is to level the soil and keep the beacon column level and strong. Insert them into a 2 foot deep hole and fill the surrounding holes with concrete to reinforce the vinyl fence. (You can also keep the stone solid in the hole). Put the vinyl fence in the concrete overnight. You must also set a column at the top of each slope or hill. These posts will then serve as beacons or guidelines for the rest of the vinyl picket fencing.

Step 2 - Mounting rails

There are pre-drilled holes on the PT column. At least one 3-inch deck screw drills into each section of the connecting post with each of the three rails to ensure that the sections do not separate over time.

Insert the fence panel and check for a one inch or two inch gap at the bottom of the panel to allow the wind to blow over the underside to prevent contact with the ground. If the fence is in contact with the soil and water, the fence will rot, just like any wood.

Step3 - paint or polyurethane

You can paint the fence parts, but when they look very attractive, the clear polyurethane and polyurethane also play a role in preventing decay, which can save a lot of maintenance costs.

No matter how big or small your fence is. If you treat this fence nicely with a few layers of polyurethane, you will enjoy a privacy-isolated area in the yard where you can take advantage of the outdoors to keep an eye on strangers. In addition, you will not need to maintain it regularly to ensure that the fence solves your purpose.

It is easy to add a vinyl picket fencing on the ground, but the slope is easy to cause problems. Have a deep understanding of the terrain, and choose the correct installation method, in order to achieve a better sense of use in the future. Follow the steps above to simplify installation while being concerned about safety and legitimacy.