Bufftech Molded Fence

Installation

Learning Objectives

• Understand what Bufftech Molded is and how it’s made

• Advantages of Bufftech Molded fence

• Components of the system

• Installation

Roto-Molding Process

Made of LLDPE

Our fence system is made with proprietary

Linear Low Density Polyethylene Plastic

(LLDPE) and is reinforced with galvanized steel.

17 Gauge Low Alloy Galvanized 1 ½” square

steel tube

Superior Wind Rating

Bufftech Molded Fence has been engineered to meet and exceed the

wind load requirements for Miami-Dade County for hurricane force

wind loads.

- 110 mph sustained wind loads with a

maximum gusts of 130 mph. Zone Wind Rating

Zone I 70 MPH

Zone II 90 MPH

Zone III 110 MPH

Excellent Sound Barrier

Allegheny fence blocks 98% of direct sound

Our Sound Transmission Class Rating is

(STC) 26

Fade Resistant

Our molded fence contains UV-12 inhibitors that allows the polyethylene

to maintain its factory color.

Depending on geographic location, the fence may fade about 2% to 5%

over the life of the product

Allegheny Collection

Allegheny Panel Sizes

Three 4'H x

8'W stacked

Two 6'H x

6'W stacked

Two 4'H x

8'W stacked6'H x 6'W4'H x 8'W3'H x 6'W

Brown Granite Beige Granite Gray Granite

Dark Brown

GraniteDesert Granite Black Granite

Sherwood Collection

Sherwood 6' Fence

Sherwood 8' Fence

Sherwood 4' Fence

Black Oak Nantucket Gray

Red Cedar Walnut Brown

Gate Post 11-gauge steel

Line Post 17-gauge steel

Z-shaped stiffener

Corner Post 18-gauge steel

End Post 16-gauge steel

Post Sizes(102” posts)

Gate Post 11-gauge steel

Line Post 17-gauge steel

Z-shaped stiffener

End Post16-gauge steel

Post Sizes(142” posts)

Bufftech Molded Fence

Installation Training

Before You Install Call 811

What will be marked

• Gas Main

• Public Electric

• Water Main

What will not…

• DIY Projects

• Invisible Fence

• Sprinkler Lines

First, Determine Your Gate Placement

Where to Begin

If there’s a gate, begin there.

• Start at an end post, gate post, or

corner post and work outward.

• If there is a slope it is easier to

begin at the top end and work your

way downhill

Digging Holes

Step 1: Dig holes 12” in diameter and 30” deep, or deeper. (Always comply with local code, and/or lower than frost line.)

Don’t Forget the Bracket

Install Panel Brackets

• Determine height of bracket from

top of post. This should be 74”.

(You will want to place them lower

on the downhill side if stepping

down a slope.)

• Attach bracket in the channel of

the post with #14 hex washer

head self-tapping screw

• A template can speed attachment

for level installations

*Brackets come attached to the bottom of the post.

Installing Posts

Step 3: Set posts in concrete, (Tamp concrete in hole to eliminate air pockets.),and use metal stiffener from the panel to space from post-to-post.

Step 4: Make sure that posts are plumb, level, and square.

Make sure at least 18” of the post is in concrete

Spacing, Plumb, Level

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• Panel can disengage

• Subsequent Expansion

When Setting Your Posts, Take Your Time

Spacing Posts

• Use steel stiffener from panel (70-

1/4" – 6' or 95" – 8')

• Place stiffener between posts

• Set post (leave spacer in place for

one hour minimum)

• Set 3 to 4 posts with stiffeners as

spacers, then advance them one

at a time starting with the first

stiffener

Easy Installation

Step 5: Once the concrete cures, panels can be installed by sliding them in the channel of the post.

Recommendation:Allegheny panels are universal with no front or back and no top or bottom edge. Randomly installing panels gives the most pleasing aesthetic effect.

Sherwood panels have a top and bottom.

Install Fence Panels

Check to ensure top and

bottom rails have

stiffeners. They come

installed, however, may

have been removed to use

as spacers when setting

posts.

Lift panel to approximately

4' off ground, insert panel

into channel on first post,

flex the next post until the

channel will receive panel,

and ease panel down onto

panel brackets.

Don’t Be Too Fast to Fasten

Secure Fence Panels

Panels must be attached to end, gate,

and corner post with one fastener per

panel.

To prevent unauthorized panel

removal, you can attach one end of

each panel into the post with one

fastener.*

Cutting Panels

Step 6:

Panels can be cut to any desired length. a. Remove steel

stiffeners from panel. Determine the exact width between post grooves. Mark and cut stiffeners with a metal blade.

b. Cut the panel to the stiffener width minus ½” to allow for thermal expansion and contraction.

Measurements Should Match the Chart

Gate Installation

• Attach striker bar to gate using provided button head screws

• Thread the ½" hinge rod into the upper and lower inserts in the metal gate frame leaving approximately 1-1/2" from the edge of the gate to the bracket

• Determine proper height for gate

• Attach hinges to gate post with 2-1/2" self-tapping screws provided (do not over tighten screws as this can crush the internal foam and make an indentation in the post

• Level the gate

• Align the latch with the striker bar and attach the latch to end post with 2-1/2" self-tapping screws provided

• Set Tension on hinges

What Makes It Different

Installing Caps

Step 7: Install post caps (caps are pressure fit, however a 3" deck screw can be driven through the top of the cap into the middle of the post if desire)

Stair-Stepping

Stair-Stepping

Concrete Mounting

SimTek can be installed on top of a 10” minimum width poured concrete retaining wall by using our mounting brackets.

Cutting Down Posts

• Measure height from top of post

• Cut off bottom of post with metal

cutting blade

• Never cut the top of the post

45 degree

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Corners

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Bufftech Molded Fence

12’ Installation Training

The Anatomy

of the 12’

The Anatomy

of the 12’

Slip

Cover

Bracket

The Anatomy

of the 12’

Cut Panel Support

Post

Assembly

Post Assembly (Real World)

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• Beam

• C-Channel

• Tack Weld

• Base Bracket

Hole Depth and Diameter

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Spec = 14”-18” Diameter, 70”-71”

Depth

Pictured = 24” Diameter, 72” Deep

*Always follow local codes/engineer

recommendations

Safety First

• Screw Pin Anchor Shackle

• Sling Hook

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Use care when lowering beams

into the ground.

– Have adequate personel

– Have proper equipment

Get Your Spacing, Plumb, and Elevation

When measuring inside to inside,

having a piece of slip cover will

help to get accurate

measurements.

Once the spacing is confirmed,

make sure the beams don’t move

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Keeping the Spacing, Plumb, Etc.

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• Bracing

• Tying In

• Concrete*

Slip Cover

Before, or After?

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Placing Panels

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Be Safe, Be Smart

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• Use a Lift

• Harness in

• Something to support/secure

the panels

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