The Essex Fence Company strives for customer satisfaction and offers a variety of fencing products including aluminum, wood and vinyl. According to the Essex Fence website, each vinyl fencing panel is built by hand and is durable for years. Vinyl fencing provides an attractive, low-maintenance option for backyard privacy and containment. Installing an Essex vinyl fence is relatively easy with the proper equipment and a few simple tips. Does this Spark an idea?
Before You Start
Before you begin your fencing project, check with your town's or city's building department. Your area may have specific codes of which you should be aware and you may need to get a building permit prior to installing the fence. Make sure that you have clearly identified your property line so that you do not inadvertently go over your boundaries. Another good idea is to contact your utility companies (such as cable, telephone, gas, electric and water) to mark underground utility lines prior to digging.
Laying the Fence Line
Determine how and where you want your fence line to be and add stakes to the area to mark corners and gates. Laying out the fence design prior to installation helps ensure an easy installation and optimal results. To determine the location of a post hole, measure your Essex panel and add the post's width. Your post holes should have a diameter of 12 inches and a depth of 30 inches. Start by digging enough holes to install three or four panels. Measure the panel rail locations and mark the position for the brackets on your post. While measuring, the floating top rail should be positioned completely down on the panel frame to allow for the panel's contraction and expansion.
Installing Brackets
The post bracket distance is determined by measuring the distance from the bottom of the bottom rail to the bottom portion of the top rail. This is integral to marking the post for the top and bottom brackets. The top bracket should be located 2 inches below the top of the post, while the bottom bracket should be placed using the post bracket distance measurement. Now you're ready to attach the fence rail brackets to the post.
Installing Panels
To install your Essex vinyl fencing panels, start by placing the posts in the appropriate holes. Place the fencing panel into the brackets and use screws to attach the panel in place. There should be approximately 2 inches between the bottom of the panel and the ground. Add concrete to the post holes and allow it to set. Follow the directions supplied by the concrete manufacturer regarding mixing and time needed for the concrete to set.
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