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Installation
Instructions
Installation
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SLOPED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Variable Terrain INstallation
There are two existing methods for installing a fence on
variable sloping
terrains - stepping or racking.
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Stepping Method
With the stepping method, the rails remain horizontal and the
post are extended
to accomodate the variance in terrain. Longer end posts should
be used and can
be field cut to accept rails.
Racking
Method: 10° or less
With the racking method, the horizontal rails will follow hte
sloping terrain.
Most fence styles will rack naturally up to 10° (or 2' rise per
foot) without
enlarging picket or rail holes. Refer to the natural racking
chart to determine
which styles will rack naturally.
Natural
Racking Chart
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Fence Style
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Maximum Slope / Rise per Foot
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Maximum Angle
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Contemporary
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2°
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10°
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Traditional
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Will rack indefinitely*
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N / A
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Post & Rail
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2° with 8' long rail
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10°
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Privacy
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6 3/4'
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35°
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*Note: on severe slopes it is recommended that end
posts be used and
field cut to achieve proper rail positioning. If more rack is
required, rail
and picket holes will have to be enlarged. On severe slopes hte
rails and
pickets may need to be cut. Hole enlargement can be done with a
file or saber
saw.
Racking
Method: 10° or greater
When installing a fence on a slope that is greater than 10
degrees, it is
necessary to enlarge the holes in the posts and rails. It is
also necessary to
miter the rails na dpickets to allow for the angle. Refer to
the maximum slope
chart for various fence styles. Posts must be closer together
when measured
with a level string line to attain even picket spacing at the
end of fence
sections.
Maximum
Slope Chart
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Fence Style
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Maximum Slope / Rise per Foot
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Maximum Angle
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Contemporary
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6 3/4'
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35°
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Traditional
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6 5/16'
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32°
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Post & Rail
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6 3/4'
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35°
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Privacy
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6 3/4'
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35°
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SPECIAL NOTE: SOCKET
GATES WILL NOT RACK
Calculate
Rise / Foot
Angle
To deternime the hole enlargement size, first calculate the
slope rise / foot or
the angle of hte slope. Refer to the diabram and examples.
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Measure section length in inches.
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Determine section rise by using line level and measuring
vertical rise (measure
rise in inches).
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Divide rise by section length to get rise per foot.
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Multiply by 12 to determine rise per foot.
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Once you have determined the rise per foot or angle, refer to
the hole
enlargement size chart.
EXAMPLE: 24" rise (divided) 96" length =
25 rise per inch
= 3° rise per foot.
Hole
Enlargement Size
Chart
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Rise Per Foot
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7/8 X 1 1/2" Picket
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7/8 X 3" Picket
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2 X 4" Rail
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Angle
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2" or less
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1 1/2"
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3"
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3 1/2"
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10°
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3"
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1 9/16"
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3 1/8"
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3 5/8"
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15°
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4"
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1 5/8"
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3 1/4"
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3 13/16"
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20°
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5"
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1 11/16"
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3 3/8"
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3 15/16"
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25°
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6"
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1 13/16"
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3 1/2"
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4 1/8"
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30°
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7"
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1 15/16"
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3 3/4"
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4 3/8"
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35°
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Enlarge Holes
Use a saber saw to enlarge rail hole in post example:
Material removed from rail
hole for slope 10° or greater.
Use a file for minor enlarging and hole cleaning.
Post Selection
For a steady sloping terrain, use end post or blank posts.
Mark posts and make
holes on opposite side to allow rail alignment on both sides of
posts.
For variable sloping terrain, use line posts and enlarge rail
holes.
Hole Cutting
Determine hole size requeired.
Mark hole cut out on post in correct location.
Drill 4 holes in corners, same as radius required.
Cut along straight lines with a saber saw.
Clean holes with a file.
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