Setup for solid or privacy fence.
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Material List
72" pickets 13 2x4x67-3/4" composite sleeves 3 4x4x78" composite sleeves 1 (+ 1 at fence end) Mounting bracket sets 6 total or 3 pairs (sold by the pair) Post Cap 1 (per 4 X 4 sleeve) 1-5/8" screws 78 AC2 treated 2x4x6' 3 AC2 treated 4x4x10' post 1 (+1 at fence end) -
Bracket InstallationCenter and attach the top brackets, 12" down from the top of the post sleeve to the bottom of the bracket. You can use a string level between brackets to check that they are level.
The open end of the bracket needs to face towards the side of the fence that will have pickets. -
2 x 4 Sleeve AssemblyCut all 2 x 4's and 2 x 4 sleeves to 67-3/4" (For 72" O.C. post spacing).
Slide the 2 x 4 sleeves over the 2 x 4 boards until the ends are flush, these will be your picket backer rails. -
Preassembling Fence PanelOn a flat surface position the 3 backer rails parallel to each other spaced 23" apart.
Evenly place the pickets across the backer rails.
Line up each picket so that it is at 90 degree angle to each backer rail and is 6" above the top surface of the upper backer rail.
Using 1-5/8" screws attach pickets to the backer rail, 2 screws into each backer rail(6 screws per picket). -
Attaching Remaining BracketsFlip the panel over so that the pickets are now facing down.
Attach the remaining 4 brackets to the ends of the middle and bottom backer rails. -
Installing Panels Between the PostsLift the panel into position between 2 posts and slide into the upper brackets that were previously installed. Fasten the upper brackets to the top backer rail.
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Level Panel and Complete AttachmentUsing a level check for vertical plumb alignment of panel and then fasten the remaining brackets to the sides of the post sleeves.
Repeat steps 1 through 6 for all remaining fence panels.
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