We created this video to help our customers figure out how much vinyl fence they will need for their project.
Measuring for vinyl fence installation.
Use graph paper to make the drawing easier.
Jot down this information for later use.
And string where you intend to install your fence.
To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts.
Wood is often chosen for its.
Vinyl fencing will bend without breaking allowing it to withstand high winds and minor impacts.
Take a rough measurement of the.
Interested in installing a vinyl fence.
Don t install posts too close together.
To gather an accurate measurement we recommend running a string along the perimeter of your fence.
Laying out the fence.
An incorrect measurement now could result in problems later.
Make provisions for the widths of the fence panels and gates so you won t end up with odd sized bays that can complicate installation.
The average fence costs 2000 to 8000 to install depending on material style and length.
Gates come assembled in standard sizes or a custom size gate can be built.
To plan your fence.
If the area you need to enclose is a rectangle the perimeter is the total length of all four sides.
Decide the location and desired size of the gates and mark them along the string line.
Make sure that the holes are 10 inches in diameter and deep enough to hold the length of your post plus 6 inches for a layer of gravel.
For all gates allow 3 4 on each side for the gate hardware.
This flexibility depends on proper vinyl fence installation.
Given the total length you can estimate the number of posts you need.
This video will also briefly show you how you c.
Please note that you must include the width of your gate openings in this measurement.
For this calculation we assume that you have two end posts adjacent to your house and two more per gate.
In order to get this measurement all you need to do is measure along the fence lines until you arrive where you started.