Basics of Building a Vinyl Fence

Fences provide you and your family with a sense of security and privacy, plus they are strong design elements that define a home’s outward appearance. It can be hard to install and maintain fences. Wood fences have a beautiful appearance but are very difficult to maintain. Some untreated wood like cedar can be left on its own to turn silver-gray and streaky–a look that some homeowners do not like. PVC Fencing Jeffrey’s bay While painted fences look neat and tidy, they can become more difficult to paint over time.

Vinyl fences make this possible. Vinyl fences can be attractive, durable, and low-maintenance. Vinyl fences don’t need to be treated or painted because the vinyl has a color infused within it. They manage to keep their color from season to season, year to year.

How to Build a Vinyl Fence

Vinyl fences are built on interlocking component systems. You must ensure that all components are included in the purchase to make a complete kit. Vinyl fences cannot be built by improvisation.

Vinyl Picket Fences

PVC Fencing Port Elizabeth Vinyl picket fences start with anchor pipes, which are driven into ground by a saw. Hollow posts slide over anchor pipes like sleeves. Two anchor pipes are used to create a section of fence panels: one rail on the bottom, one rail on the top and multiple pickets which run through the two rails.

Vinyl privacy fences

Six-foot tall vinyl privacy fence posts must be fixed to the ground using concrete. These posts are not designed to slide over an existing anchor pipe. They are set directly into concrete. A fence panel is pre-built–a single piece, not separate pieces that must be assembled.

Codes and Regulations

Before building your fence, you may need to apply for a permit . If so, when the work is complete, an inspector must visit the site and close out the permit. All work must follow local building codes. Consider legal issues like easements or zoning. Your local permitting agency can give you advice on setback regulations and local zoning which affect fence construction.

When is Vinyl Fence Best Built?

It is difficult to drill the holes or drive the anchor pipe for a picket fence. Before you start construction, wait until the ground has thawed.

Fence Building Safety

Call your Utility Locator when you dig on your land to locate any underground services, such as gas, water and electrical lines. PVC Fencing East London These services will be marked with color-coded spray paint that eventually wears off on its own.