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Always check with local codes and regulations before building your fence. Contact your utility companies. Most utility companies will come out for free and mark any under ground pipe lines or cables.
As
a rule, you should set fence posts about 6' to 8' apart. The spacing of
the posts depends on the type of fence you build, the terrain, the
purpose of the fence and the height. We recommend 8" holes for the Z/Post.
Set the corner or end post first. Then stretch a line from each corner or end post to align all the posts in between.
Drive a stake, use chalk or paint every 6' to 8' at the exact position where the post hole is to be dug. Mark the exact spot.
Take
time to measure and position the posts accurately. The appearance and
the structural strength of your fence depends a great deal on the
positioning of the fence posts.
Standard 2x4 rails are 8' long. You want to make sure you set your posts at or slightly below 8' centers.
SETTING THE FENCE POSTS
Set Z/Posts with about 1/3 of their total length buried in the
ground. This is especially important on corner posts and any posts that
will carry heavy weight or withstand high wind pressure.
Use a regular post hole digger to dig the post holes. Dig the holes straight to the proper depth at each stake marker.
You
can anchor the posts more firmly by making the holes slightly larger at
the bottom than at the top. Place a large stone or two shovels full of
gravel in the bottom of each hole. This provides drainage.
Tie a string at the top of each end post to set the Z/Post to desired height.
Be
sure the posts are in an exact, upright position. You can check the
alignment of each post with a regular level. You can also check the
alignment of the posts in one direction by sighting from one end of the
row of posts to the other.
When
the post is firmly in position, fill the hole around the post with concrete. Slope the concrete slightly
away from the post and round it off with a trowel. This is called"crowning." Tamp the concrete
lightly to eliminate any air bubbles left in the mix.
Once the concrete sets, it's time to frame the fence. The hole patterns make framing easy. Screw the 2x4 rails to the flanges of the post. Use 1"1/2" galvanized or coated screws. The 2x4 rails will sit flush with the design of the Z/Post. Creating a strait fence line. Installation is very easy!
In a standard Dog Ear style fence, the fence boards should extent about 8" above the the top rail. The bottom rail should be about 10" above the ground. Install the first two boards at each end of the fence. String a line tightly, from the top of each of these boards. This will give the top of your fence a nice strait line to follow. Nail or screw the fence boards to your rails using the string as a reference.
The hole patterns and over all design of the Z/Posts makes installation easy! Most styles of fences can be built using this amazing post.
The Z/Post is the ultimate fence post. There is nothing like it in the world!
