How To Install Vinyl Fence

The first thing to do is get some help. Don't fall for the trap of thinking that just because your new fence will be made of plastic that it will be easy to install because it won't be.

Before starting you should also check to see if any permits are required. Some local building deptartments may insist you hire a professionally licensed contractor to build your fence.

Make sure you know the length of the fence panels and then start digging out ready to set your posts. Your post holes want to be at least 12 inch deep.

Place your post in the hole and backfill with quick setting post concret. Plumb it up on 2 sides and support for 10 minutes until the concrete sets.

Get your helper to offer up the fence panel to the first post so you can set the second in the correct position. Be sure to check the level across the top of the posts using a straight edge or line and line level.

That's the basics of how to install a vinyl fence covered. Just keep working your way along until you reach the required length.

If you need to cut some fence panels to make them fit for the last section, use a circular saw to prevent the plastic from splitting.

You can top of the posts with post caps and you may want to add some chicken wire to the bottom to keep out rodents, cats etc.

For larger jobs and in suitable ground conditions you may want to consider an easy post system such as the Oz Post method shown in the video.

These are not cheap but obviously make up for it in time and ease of use. Simply hammer a post stay into the ground and slot on the vinyl post.

Installing a vinyl fence is well within the capabilities of a competent DIY enthusiast as long as there are a spare pair of hands available. Once finished you will find it to be maintanence free and extremely long lasting.

Tools required: Shovel, spade, 4ft spirit level, line level, wheelbarrow, hammer, cordless screwdriver, help.