Installing A Vinyl Fence On A Slope

As the name suggests stepping a fence will result in an uneven rail line that resembles stairs.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope.

Building a stepped fence is the alternative to racking. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts. If your yard has steeper grades stepping your vinyl fence might be the best option for you. Here we show you how to install a vinyl fence on a very steep hill.

The gap between the bottom of the pickets and the ground remains consistent throughout the entire fence creating a uniform look. It is also necessary to miter the rails and pickets to allow for the angle. The fence gradually steps up the slope so that each bay section is the same length and the rails are level instead of parallel to the slope. Use the rack method to install the fence on a gentle slope and install the fence on a slope steeper than 35 degrees using the step method.

Installing a fence on a slope. Refer to the maximum slope chart for various fence styles. 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. The backer rails are parallel to the sloped ground and the pickets stay true vertical.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope requires the use of the step method. Assemble the fence rails and the posts.