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When building a vinyl privacy fence on a hill, what is the purpose of setting one post taller than the other?
To replicate the terrain
What is the measurement point for finding the angle when going up an incline?
From the 1 1/4 inch mark on the post to the bottom of the rail
What is the purpose of chopping the rail when finding the angle?
To find the overall length of the rail
What is the angle at which the rail should be cut?
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Why do pickets need to be angled cut to match the slope?
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What type of screws are used to attach the U channel to the post?
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What is a potential issue that may arise when dealing with angles and inclines?
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What is a potential consequence of a single picket failure?
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When building a vinyl privacy fence on a hill, the posts should be installed at the same height.
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When measuring the angle of a vinyl fence on an incline, the measurement should start from the top of the rail.
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A traditional vinyl fence installation requires a 1-inch hole for the post.
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The rail should be cut at a 20-degree angle to accommodate the slope of the hill.
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Pickets should be cut at a 20-degree angle to match the slope of the hill.
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To attach the U channel to the post, use a flathead screw.
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If a picket is too short, it can be pushed into the rail to secure it.
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A single picket failure will not affect the entire section of the vinyl fence.
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Study Notes
Building a Vinyl Privacy Fence on a Hill
- To simulate a hill, one post is set taller than the other to replicate the terrain.
- When going up an incline, each post should be out of the ground roughly the same amount to ensure it follows the terrain.
Finding the Angle
- To find the angle, measure from the 1 1/4 inch mark on the post to the bottom of the rail.
- Chop the rail to find the overall length, then measure from the face of the metal post to the face of the metal post on the receiving side.
- For a no dig system, measure from the bottom of the hole to the metal post; for a traditional system, add 3 inches to the overall length.
Cutting the Rail
- Mark the rail at the measured length and draw a line to connect the marks.
- Use a saw to cut the rail at a 10-degree angle.
- Make sure the rail is cut correctly, as it can only be installed one way.
Installing the Pickets
- To sit perfectly flat, pickets need to be angled cut to match the slope.
- Find the center of the picket and cut at a 10-degree angle, taking half the angle off the top and bottom to compensate for the steep slope.
Installing the U Channel
- Use Phillips pan head self-tapping screws to attach the U channel to the post.
- These screws help to go through the vinyl quickly and prevent the screw from walking.
Tips and Reminders
- When dealing with angles and inclines, holes may get tighter, and a router may be needed to widen the hole.
- To ensure a secure installation, check that the pickets are not too short and cannot be pushed out of the rail.
- If one picket fails, it can cause the entire section of vinyl fence to blow out.
Building a Vinyl Privacy Fence on a Hill
- To replicate the terrain, set one post taller than the other.
- Each post should be out of the ground roughly the same amount to ensure it follows the terrain when going up an incline.
Finding the Angle
- Measure from the 1 1/4 inch mark on the post to the bottom of the rail to find the angle.
- Calculate the overall length by measuring from the face of the metal post to the face of the metal post on the receiving side.
- For a no dig system, measure from the bottom of the hole to the metal post; for a traditional system, add 3 inches to the overall length.
Cutting the Rail
- Mark the rail at the measured length and draw a line to connect the marks.
- Cut the rail at a 10-degree angle using a saw.
- Ensure the rail is cut correctly, as it can only be installed one way.
Installing the Pickets
- Cut the pickets at a 10-degree angle to match the slope, taking half the angle off the top and bottom.
- Find the center of the picket and cut at a 10-degree angle for a perfect fit.
Installing the U Channel
- Use Phillips pan head self-tapping screws to attach the U channel to the post.
- These screws help to go through the vinyl quickly and prevent the screw from walking.
Tips and Reminders
- Be prepared to use a router to widen the hole if it becomes too tight when dealing with angles and inclines.
- Ensure the pickets are not too short and cannot be pushed out of the rail.
- A single picket failure can cause the entire section of vinyl fence to blow out.
Building a Vinyl Privacy Fence on a Hill
- To replicate the terrain, set one post taller than the other.
- Each post should be out of the ground roughly the same amount to ensure it follows the terrain when going up an incline.
Finding the Angle
- Measure from the 1 1/4 inch mark on the post to the bottom of the rail to find the angle.
- Calculate the overall length by measuring from the face of the metal post to the face of the metal post on the receiving side.
- For a no dig system, measure from the bottom of the hole to the metal post; for a traditional system, add 3 inches to the overall length.
Cutting the Rail
- Mark the rail at the measured length and draw a line to connect the marks.
- Cut the rail at a 10-degree angle using a saw.
- Ensure the rail is cut correctly, as it can only be installed one way.
Installing the Pickets
- Cut the pickets at a 10-degree angle to match the slope, taking half the angle off the top and bottom.
- Find the center of the picket and cut at a 10-degree angle for a perfect fit.
Installing the U Channel
- Use Phillips pan head self-tapping screws to attach the U channel to the post.
- These screws help to go through the vinyl quickly and prevent the screw from walking.
Tips and Reminders
- Be prepared to use a router to widen the hole if it becomes too tight when dealing with angles and inclines.
- Ensure the pickets are not too short and cannot be pushed out of the rail.
- A single picket failure can cause the entire section of vinyl fence to blow out.
Building a Vinyl Privacy Fence on a Hill
- To replicate the terrain, set one post taller than the other.
- Each post should be out of the ground roughly the same amount to ensure it follows the terrain when going up an incline.
Finding the Angle
- Measure from the 1 1/4 inch mark on the post to the bottom of the rail to find the angle.
- Calculate the overall length by measuring from the face of the metal post to the face of the metal post on the receiving side.
- For a no dig system, measure from the bottom of the hole to the metal post; for a traditional system, add 3 inches to the overall length.
Cutting the Rail
- Mark the rail at the measured length and draw a line to connect the marks.
- Cut the rail at a 10-degree angle using a saw.
- Ensure the rail is cut correctly, as it can only be installed one way.
Installing the Pickets
- Cut the pickets at a 10-degree angle to match the slope, taking half the angle off the top and bottom.
- Find the center of the picket and cut at a 10-degree angle for a perfect fit.
Installing the U Channel
- Use Phillips pan head self-tapping screws to attach the U channel to the post.
- These screws help to go through the vinyl quickly and prevent the screw from walking.
Tips and Reminders
- Be prepared to use a router to widen the hole if it becomes too tight when dealing with angles and inclines.
- Ensure the pickets are not too short and cannot be pushed out of the rail.
- A single picket failure can cause the entire section of vinyl fence to blow out.
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