Vinyl Fence•F.A.Q.'s•Vinyl Fence Installation• Installation Tips•What is "On Center?"•Hill Installation•Reducing The Width Of A Lattice Top Fence

•Vinyl Fencing AtAn Angle

Vinyl Rail•Vinyl Rail Installation•Porch/Deck Post Surface Mount

•Angle Rail BracketInstallation

Product Specifications

Warranty

1. Will vinyl fencing deteriorate like wood or metal?

• P.V.C. vinyl is formulated to meet Federal Government ASTM Standards, just like vinyl siding and vinyl window extrusions and will not yellow, rust,rot or decay, we guarantee it! Our Limited Lifetime warranty is one of thebest in the business.

2. Will I ever have to paint my white fence to keep it looking good?

• No, special ultra violet inhibitors (U.V.) in the vinyl keep it white. There isno maintenance.

3. Can I paint my new vinyl fence?

• Your new white vinyl fence is a maintenance free product. Vinyl is a non-porous material and paint will not stick to its surface. Therefore, if someonevandalizes your fence by spray paint, in most cases a product like"goof off" will remove the paint.

4. My pre-built fence is fused together using a specially developed adhesive, can I replace a picket if necessary if one comes off?

• Yes, replacement pickets, tops and adhesive is available, either, directly from the manufacturer or through your retailer. To replace a picket: Removebroken picket or board. Clean backer rail of old glue and dirt. Glue backerrail where new picket is placed. Clamp picket for a minimum of 1 hour. Then let it dry 24 hours for maximum adhesion.

5. Are pre-built vinyl fence sections available in other styles?

• The pre-built vinyl fence styles represent the most popular styles requested by customers and retailers to date. There are other stylesavailable in the Special Order program.

6. Do I install these pre-built vinyl fence sections and posts any differentthan wood?

• Laying out your fence job and installation of the posts is done much like awood fence installation (see instructions). The advantage of vinyl vs. woodis that vinyl is much lighter weight and easier to install with less help. Check your on center post spacing before you dig holes and installyour posts. Vinyl fence sections install between the posts.

7. How can I contact U.S. Fence if I have additional questions or comments?

• You may send your e-mail to customerservice@usfenceonline.com or youcan call us toll free at 1-800-336-2383.

Vinyl Fencing F.A.Q.'s

Easy to assemble

Post Installation FormulaMeasure the width of your panel. Measure the width of the post youare using. Allow 1/4" (or 1/2")* for hanger brackets and screws.Add the post width to the width of panel plus 1/4" (or 1/2")* and thatwill be the on center spacing to set your post.Example; 36"x8' Classic Gothic Picket Fence

actual panel width 92-1/4"actual post width + 3-1/2"

allowance for hanger and screws* + 1/4"on center post installation 96"

or 92-1/2" between posts (panel width plus bracket hanger allowance).

Once posts are set, simply match the bracket heights with fence rails.Attach rail hangers to posts with 3/4" screws. Slide fence section intorail hangers and fasten with 3/4" screws.

Wood Insert

1/4" x 1-1/2"Lag Bolts

1/4" x 1-1/2"Lag Bolts

Drive GatesUse standard fence panels to make Drive GatesFor3' to 4' high fence panels – you will need two Drive GateHinges per panel.For 54" to 6' high fence panels – you will need three DriveGate Hinges per panel.

Drive Gate Hinge Kit includes woodinserts and complete assemblyinstructions

Drive Gate Drop Rod Assembly Kitincludes: handles, drop rod, lockablelatch, wood filler blocks and completeassembly instructions

Options3-1/2 x 3-1/2 Gate Posts*Insert 2 Pressure Treated 2x4's inside post to mounthinges for added strength. Rip 1/2" off wide side of 2x4's.5 x 5 Gate Posts*Insert 2 Pressure Treated 2x4's (or one PT4x4) insidepost. Keep the 2x4 flush to the hinge mounting side ofpost for added strength.

Insert 2 pressure treated2 x 4's inside post to mounthinges for added support.

wood insertsare on all gatebackrails.inserts are 8"in from endof rail for leftor right hingeor latchmount.

pre-drill gate &use hinge lagscrews tomount to gatebackrail.

pre-drill &use latchscrewson post.

Installation InstructionsGate InstallationThe opening should be1-1/4" wider than gate.The gate bottom shouldalign with the fencebottom.

1-1/4" widerthan gate

*rail hangerbracket

allowance – 1/4"for this rail

*rail hangerbracket

allowance – 1/2"for this rail

*Wood Recommended For Gate Posts Only

On center means the distancefrom the center of one post to

the center of next post

Dig a 12" diameter holeand fill with concrete& level post in hole

Slide fence section into rail hanger bracketsUse 3/4" screws to attach railhangers to posts

Use 3/4" screws toattach fence section to

rail hangers

Allow2" frombottom offencepicket toground

Posts should be set in concrete 24" in the ground(59" post should be 19" in the ground)

1 2 3Set posts.Attach railbrackets.

Install vinyl fencesection.

6" Gravel12"

Vinyl Fence Installation

1. Attach rail brackets on all post prior to starting installation.

After making sure the spacing is exact on the first post attach

brackets. Use this post as a template for remaining post. This

will speed up installation.

2. Install one panel at a time. This method will allow you to keep

a level and straight line of fence. Setting all posts in ground

prior to attaching fence panels can be risky. The spacing has

to be exact which is hard to do.

3. Use a 3' or 4' level for top line of fence. You can use some

type of shim to keep panel level while concrete cures.

4. Mix concrete with as little water as possible when setting

post. A soupy mixture makes it harder to keep the panel and

post level.

5. Vinyl fences can be cut just like wood. Always cut the panel

between the fence boards. Check to see if gate can be used

as a filler panel. See specific instructions for lattice top panel

that are attached.

6. Vinyl fence can be installed on inclines by using the step

method. This could require a 9' post, which is available by

special order.

7. After installing gate and all hardware to post the best way to

complete job is to fill with sand and mix up to the top of both

posts.

Vinyl FenceInstallation Tips

On center is a standard form of measurementpertaining to the distance from the center of onepost to the center of another. One way of measuring

this is to simply measure from one side on onepost to the same side on the next post.

On Center?

96"

96"

96"

96"

OR

The following diagram shows a posible fence installationon a hill*.

*To measure ground pitch: place a pole or stick in the ground at two adjacentpost locations. Tie a string from one stick to the other. Measure from the

ground up to the string at both sticks. The difference is your ground pitch.

Normal post depth is 24" in ground. If ground pitch is 4" over 6',

then the second post should be "pulled" 4" higher than the first

post (24' –4" =20" in ground). If ground pitch of second panel is 5"

over 6', then the third post should be "pulled" 5" higher than the

second post (24" –5" =19" in ground), etc.

4" lower than last panel5" lower than last panel

4" less post in ground

5" less post in ground

4" pitch

5" pitch

Hill Installation

Reducing The WidthOf A Lattice Top Fence

The width of the 6' x 6' and 54" x 6' Lattice Top fence panel can be reduced with some

careful planning. Check to see if the shorter space requirement can be filled with a gate panel.

This would be the best recommendation. The gate width is 40-3/4" and can fill a 42" opening.

To cut the vinyl, use an ordinary hand saw, trim saw, or circular saw with a medium to

fine tooth blade. Please read instructions completely before starting.

To fill smaller sections:

Step 1: We recommend you shorten

the width of the panels in full board increments

only. Cut off both end boards and use the middle

of the section.

Step 2: Mount to the post in the same

manner as other sections.

To fill larger sections:

Step 1: If you need to maintain the look

of the end boards, cut off only one side.

Step 2: Using the board that was removed

from the panel, cut a portion long enough to fill

the space between the top rail and the middle

rail.

Step 3: Slice the narrow side of the board

and cut through the internal "ribs".

Step 4: Open the board and wrap around

the lattice at the "open" end.

Step 5: Trim and adjust the ends for a

finished look using any name brand white

silicone cement.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 1 - 2

Step 3(Top View)

Step 4 Step 5

Vinyl Fence At An AngleThe following drawing shows a possible fence installation method tobe used on corners other than 90 degrees.A small piece of wood and vinyl rail covering can be cut to the desiredangle and placed between the fence rail and the post. **(Suggestion: Convert on center measurement to between bracketmeasurement for this section. Angle mount will affect on centermeasurement of posts.)

Place the vinyl rail over wood. Mark desired angle, then cut throughboth wood and vinyl rail simultaneously. Add the end cap to wedge.Fasten the fence bracket to the post going through the bracket, end capand wood wedge using 2” aluminum or stainless steel screws. It isstrongly recommended that you pre-drill the wood to avoid splitting.(You may wish to drill holes in the center of the bracket rather than usethe pre-existing holes.)

Top View

Detail ViewFence Panels

Fence Post

Fence Post

Bracket

Cap

Wood Wedge

Vinyl Rail Installation

1. To determine the angle ofyour stair rail, lay rail onstairs centered betweenthe posts and mark theangle on the rail. Approx.31.5º- 32º. Cut the top &bottom rails at the angle.

2. Assemble rail section &slide the Stairway Bracketover all the ends of thetop and bottom rails.

3. Place spacer blocks onsurface of deck or porchnext to post. 2"-3" spacerblocks are therecommended height.

4. Place rail section on spacerblocks and screw StairwayBrackets into post using 1-1/4" screws. No predrillingnecessary.

Stair Rail

Step 2Install3" Support Brace directly undercenter spindle.a)If surface mounted posts areused, center the brace underbottom rail.b)If pre-notchedposts areused, install the brace on theinside edge of bottom rail.

Step 3Slide rail brackets on ends of railsand position rail section betweenposts leaving 3" clearance fromflooring. Secure with screws.Remove 3" Temporary SpacerBlocks

Step 1Mount your posts 3/4" morethan rail width inside edge toinside edge.

3 Easy Step Instructions

3" SUPPORTBRACE

3" TemporarySpacer Blocks

3" SupportBrace

a) b)

3" Clearance Remove 3" TemporarySpacer Blocks

3/4" MORE THANRAIL WIDTH

INSIDE EDGETO INSIDE

EDGE

Porch/Deck Post KitSurface MountInstallation

Surface Mount Deck Post InstallationWood Surface1) Using a power miter box with a carbide tip blade, cut 8" off the bottom of the post.2) Attach bottom plate with six 1/4" x 20 x 2" stainless steel screws. (Screws Included)Position the post with the three-hole side facing the house.

Three-hole side towards house for line post

Three-hole sides to inside for corner post

Examples:

4) Mark the holes through base plate – Drill 1/4" hole in 6 locations– you need to purchase six 1/4"stainless steel hexhead bolts & nuts 1" longer than the thickness of your floor. Push nuts threw topplate – attach bottom plate from underneath. Install trim pieces before installing rail brackets.

Concrete SurfaceFollow steps 1 – 2 – 3.You will need to purchase six 1/4" x 2" tapcon concrete screws for each post.Follow the manufacturer’s directions for installing.

Surface Mount Porch Post InstallationWood Surface1) Measure distance from floor to ceiling – Cut post to that measurement

less 1/2" for brackets – Leave 42" flat surface on base, cut no more than8" off base - Cut the rest off the top. Cut to length using a power mitersaw with carbide blade.

2) Slide vinyl trim pieces onto post one opening down andone pointing up.

3) Install mounting plate on both ends of posts – bottomsix screws, top 5 screws. (Screws Included)

4) Bracket side with 3 holes should face to the inside ofthe floor towards house.

5) Jack up your porch roof 3/4". Slide post into place –Level post. Screw bottom bracket in place with six 3/4"#10 stainless steel screws. (Not Included)

6) Re-level post – Let ceiling down. Attach bracket toceiling with six 3/4" x 10 x 1-1/4" stainless steel screws.Put a small bead of clear or white caulking on edge oftrim pieces, and push over the top and bottom plates.

Concrete InstallationFollow wood instructions. Replace wood screws with1/4" x 2" tapcon concrete screws. Follow manufacturer’sdirections for installing.

Angle Rail BracketInstallation

Maintenance FreeVinyl Product Specifications

MIXES

• All profiles are extruded using dies designed internally and externally to bethe same size and shape as the finished product. This insures the profile willstay that same shape due to the tremendous memory inherent to PVC.

• Single material profiles and the capstock of co-extruded profiles are formulatedusing 10 parts per 100 of TiO2 for UV resistance.

• Substrate of co-extruded profile is the same formulation as capstock butless TiO2, eliminating unnecessary cost.

NOTE: Tensile modules should be used for design purposeswith caution. Values listed are representative for short termloading (such as livestock pushing on fence). The long-termcreep characteristics under continuous loading are unknown.

ASTM Cell classificationSPECIFICATIONSSpecific Gravity (+/-0.02) using 0.125” specimenIzod impact FT.lbs/in. notchTensile yield strength, PSITensile Modulus, PSIFlexural yield strength, PSIFlexural Modulus, PSIDTUL @ 264 PSI, Degrees CelciusTiO2-Titanium Dioxide UV inhibitor

1-40121-13-0101VALUE1.4617.06,200365,00012,000410,0007210/100

(D4216)ASTMD-792D-256D-638D-638D-790D-790D-648

LIMITED WARRANTYThis limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser (“you”) of this vinyl product (“Vinyl”) and is

not transferable as long as you own your home.

What is CoveredPlastic Concepts, Inc. (“PCI”) warrants Vinyl against defects in materials or workmanship for as long as

you own your home. PCI will at it’s option repair or replace the Vinyl with new product of the same orequivalent value at no charge. PCI warrants vinyl products against yellowing, fading, peeling, splintering andrusting.

What we do to correct problemsShould your PCI Vinyl prove defective during the limited warranty period, call the toll free number listed

below. Your problem will be assigned a tracking number and an authorized representative of PCI will contactyou to arrange a convenient time to correct your problem. You must have proof of your purchase in order foryour problem to be corrected.

What this warranty does not coverThis limited warranty does not cover damages resulting from accident, unreasonable use, neglect, alteration,

improper service, improper installation, acts of God or any other causes not arising out of defects in materialsor workmanship. Any service or repair provided outside the scope of this limited warranty shall be at PCI’srate and terms then in effect.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THE PARTOF PCI OR ITS LICENSORS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OFIMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTYLASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THE VINYL IS DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, YOUR SOLE ANDEXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE.PCI AND IT’S LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING,BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,LOSS OF PROFITS OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS WHETHER SUCH ALLEGEDDAMAGES ARE BASED IN WARRANTY, TORT, CONTRACT, OR INDEMNITY. SOMESTATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada.PLEASE CALL THE TOLL FREE U.S. FENCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LINE

FOR THE LOCATION OF THE LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE PROVIDER IN YOUR AREAOR TO OBTAIN OTHER SERVICE OR INFORMATION.

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