Aluminum Fence - How to install it!

how to install aluminum fence before installing your aluminum fence there's a few things you need to do first check your local fence codes have your utilities marked measure and plan the fence area clear fence path of any obstructions reserve your tool rental if you need to buy quikrete and have it delivered if you need it unpack material and take inventory next we're going to cover the tools and materials you will need first you're going to need a posthole digger a shovel a level hacksaw tape measure electric screwdriver hammer string line wheelbarrow quikrete ground stakes and gravel when it comes to digging your holes there's two options one is the common post hole digger that you can mainly use to dig your holes it gets the job done but it requires a lot of labour the second is to go to one of your home improvement or rental locations and ran a gas-powered auger this will speed up your process and save a lot of manual labor the first step in assembling your aluminum fence is determining corner and end post locations and running stake and string lines for each run determine your corner posts and end post locations then drive stakes into the ground a few feet beyond that point so the string lines can cross making a 90 degree angle run a tight string line between the stakes to mark the fence line the stakes should be tall enough so the string does not touch the ground the second step of the aluminum fence installation is setting the end corner and gate posts take your holes at least six inches in diameter and two feet deep depending on size of posts scoop loose dirt out of the hole and measure to check depth if two shallow keep digging if two deep add some loose gravel set post and hole and measure to assure proper depth another great fence depot installation tip is to utilize a self-tapping screw partially screwed in at the bottom of your fence post once in a hole it'll allow the concrete to adhere to it and it will keep your post from being able to be raised during freezing and thawing areas or wet conditions and keep your fence perfectly level go ahead and mix your concrete in a wheelbarrow we only use quikrete brand that already has the sand and gravel included all you need to do is add the water you will need approximately 60 pounds per post hole depending on the size that you dig and the size of the post ordered mix it on the dry side so your post will stand by themselves as it dries next shovel your mix concrete around your post fill to four inches below the ground level pack the excavated dirt tight around the post this will help keep your posts from moving make sure the post is plumb against the string line and check for level nough step once you have your corner post installed is to install line post and attach sections start at an end corner or gate post and dig three holes in the direction of your fence line hole should be dug 71 and a quarter inches apart on Center for 2-inch posts and six foot wide sections this number will change if you're using a larger post and/or 8 foot wide fence sections the next step is the sliding fence section into the starting in corner or gate post then slide a line post on the opposite side then concrete the line post in the ground following the same steps as before of making sure it's level and plumb with the line repeat this procedure down your fence run installing section line post section line post don't forget to secure each section with a self-tapping screw provided by the manufacturer another helpful hint and tip is to install lumina fence sections at least 2 inches off the ground this will allow you to trim under the bottom of the fence without damage and assure easy lawn maintenance during most installations there will be a fence line that will not fit a full section of fence and it will need to be cut this is a simple task and can be accomplished with a hacksaw make sure you measure twice and cut once a section can always be trimmed down but cannot be extended to fit once you have all your fence panels installed you need to install your gates the gate installation will be covered in the how to install laid aluminium gate video if you have any fence installation questions or just need help choosing the right fence please call fence depot at one eight hundred seven six zero five one seven zero or visit us online at fence depot comm we make them shopping easy

Channel: Jason Caicco

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Length: 4min 56sec (296 seconds)

Published: Tue Oct 09 2012