Installing A Vinyl Fence Post

How to install vinyl fence posts stretch a string across the yard to establish the fence line.

Installing a vinyl fence post.

Use a line level to ensure the string is level. Vinyl fence gates will run you about 150 250 00 depending upon on how fancy you want to get. Insert the vinyl fence post in the hole. Generally vinyl fence sections snap right into place.

When starting against an existing fence post or other object dig the first fence post hole to 32 inches deep using a manual post hole digger. How deep should a fence post be for vinyl. Make sure that all the vinyl fence posts are level with each other. The are installed on either end of the fence panel and are required for stability.

Follow the specific manufacturer s directions regarding vinyl fence sections as some may slide halfway into the post. Dig out completely then back fill. Fill the hole with concrete mix to secure your vinyl fence post. It goes without saying but unlike wood or metal pvc fence posts cannot be driven into the ground.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope requires the use of the step method. Rule of thumb 30 inches works best with most pvc fence posts. As you install each section of vinyl fence you remove the stake. 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.

Using the flat end of a digging bar or a 4 x 4 tamp the bottom of each post hole to provide a firm base for the fence post footing. When staking out line posts on a slope for a step method installation you ll need a true horizontal measurement for post placement. The most important part of the post hole is the bottom. Do the same with the remaining fence posts.

Vinyl post caps will give your fence the finishing touches and cost between 3 6 00 per post cap.