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)

Center 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.

Cut 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.

To create the scalloped top effect, you will need to cut the pickets to the following lengths: 2 qty. - 72" (no need to cut as this is the original length), 2 qty. - 71-1/4", 2 qty. - 70-1/2", 2 qty. 69-3/4", 2 qty. - 69", 2 qty. - 68-1/4", and 1 qty. - 67-1/2". On a flat surface position the 3 backer rails parallel to each other spaced 23" apart. Evenly place the pickets across the backer rails, positioning the longest pickets on the outside, and arranging the rest of the pickets in descending size toward the center. 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 for the 2 outer pickets. Working towards the middle of the panel, each picket should be 3/4" lower the previous picket, and all pickets should be even along the bottom of the panel. Using 1-5/8" screws attach pickets to the backer rail, 2 screws into each backer rail (6 screws per picket).

Flip 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.

Lift 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.

Using 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.