| 3. After the gate posts are set, the first line of fence is installed. Dig up to 8 holes for the line posts along the fence line. If you reach an end or corner of the fence line, then dig the post hole where it's needed. Use the chart on the right to determine the proper center to center measurement of the holes based upon the type of Jerith fence you are installing.
4.To install the fence, slide the horizontal rails of a section into the punched holes of the post installed in Step 1 as far as the notched end of the rails will allow. Place a line post into the
next post hole, and slide the line post onto the horizontal rails of the section as far as possible. Pour concrete around the line post. Check that the post is plumb and aligned with the guide string. Tamp it down to hold the post in position. Leave the concrete about 2" below ground level.
| Note: Corner posts require the horizontal rails of one section to be specially cut to allow both sections to fit into the post. A
1/2" x 1/2" piece must be removed from the end of the rails. (See Figure 2.) |
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Fence Type |
Post Size |
Post Spacing
(on center) |
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Residential
Ovation & Commercial
Regency
Industrial |
2" sq.
2" sq.
2"sq.
2 1/2" sq.
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72 1/2"
72"
95 5/8"
71 1/2"
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| Caution: Make sure that the posts are parallel to the pickets in the sections! Otherwise, the installation will appear very sloppy. |
5. When you have 6 - 8 sections installed, align the fence by sighting along the top horizontal rails. When correctly aligned, the rails will appear to be one continuous line. Also, the posts will appear to be one when viewed from the end of the fence line. Continue in this manner until all fence sections are installed.
6. After the concrete has set, fasten the rails to the posts using the self
drilling screws
| Caution: Do not
over tighten the self-drilling screws - you can break them! If you use a powered hex-head driver, adjust the clutch to prevent the screws from marring the finish or denting the post. |
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Figure 2:
Top View of Corner Post with Rail on Left Cut to Allow Both Rails to
fit Inside Post
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