Aluminum fencing is not only decorative but can offer privacy as well as added security for your yard. You can order aluminum fencing in prefabricated form from the manufacturer. Order the number of fences based on the measurement of the coverage that you need. The packaging will come with the fence posts, fence and caps. This type of fencing is durable and has a long lifetime compared to wood. They come galvanized with protective coating to prevent rust. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Mark your fence line using stakes and strings. Make sure to check your local codes to see how far back you should set your fence from your property line.
2. Assemble the posts by driving the standard post caps onto the posts. Use a rubber mallet to push the cap down snug. Doing this even before you pour in the concrete will ensure that the posts will stay aligned.
3. Dig the gate post holes; you can dig down to 6 inches deep. Fill the holes with concrete. To measure the width of the two posts where the gate will connect, measure the width of the gate. For example, a gate that is 48 inches wide will fit into a 48-inch opening. Make sure that the posts are plumb so that the gate will operate properly upon installation.
4. Attach the gate to the posts after the concrete sets. Test the gate by opening and closing and see if it doesn't sag or hit the ground. Adjust the height as needed by trimming down using a hacksaw.
5. Assemble the fences. Start by sliding the horizontal rails of a section into the punched holes of the first post. Place a line post into the next post hole. Next, slide the line post into the horizontal rails.
6. Pour concrete around the bottom part of the post. Before the concrete sets, ensure that the posts are plumb. Push or tamp down the post into position using a rubber mallet.
7. Align the fence by using a level once you have six to eight sections installed. Make sure that the posts are parallel with the pickets and that they appear continuous in one seamless line. Continue with this process until the last section of fence is up.
8. After the concrete has set, fasten the rails to the posts using the galvanized 1-inch screws. Make sure not to tighten too much so as not to break the screws.
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