Vinyl picket fencing
If you've ever painted a wooden picket fence, you know it has to be done every year. Depending on the height and length of the fence, the scraping, priming and painting can seem like an endless process. Fortunately, vinyl picket fencing eliminates the need for painting. After installation, the only maintenance you'll ever have to do on a vinyl picket fence is occasional cleaning of dirt and molds that can accumulate on vinyl, especially in hot and humid climates. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the length in feet of the area to be fenced with a measuring tape to get an accurate count of the fencing material you'll need. Subtract 3 feet if you are also purchasing a ready-made gate.
2. Measure the distance between each section of vinyl pickets, and mark that measurement on the ground with stakes or small stones. This is where you will dig the holes for the fence posts.
3. Dig holes for each post with a shovel. Make the hole 30 inches deep and twice the width of the post. For example, if the post is 6 inches wide, the hole will be 1 foot square. Measure the depth for each hole for exact depth to keep the top of the fence on a straight line.
4. Mix concrete mix with water in a 5-gallon bucket, according to the instructions on the package. using a spade to mix it consistently. Set the post in the hole and pour around the post until it's even with the soil line. Adjust the posts until they are plumb and level as the concrete starts to set. Let the concrete dry for 24 hours.
5. Set picket sections after the concrete around the posts is dry. Start with the section farthest to the left and work to the right, snapping sections into place with the interlocking hardware included with the system.
6. Coat the bottom of decorative cap-and-ball tops and post finials with PVC adhesive and press it firmly onto the top of the post until they snap into place. Wipe off excess adhesive at the joins to finish your vinyl picket fence.
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