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Installa�on Guide: TM Plan Your Fence each line by dividing the length of each line in inches by 97. Round any remainder up.
Installa�on Guide: TM Calculate Materials Tools Needed Before you begin Stakes Circular Saw String Line Drill you dig. Marking Paint Pencil Hammer Wheelbarrow Check local HOA and zoning laws which may regulate the height and placement of your fence. Tape Measure 4’ Level Shovel Miter Saw Post Hole Digger Speed Square Digging Bar Finish Nail Gun Apply for local permits as directed by local code eyes and ears. For a step by step installa�on video, visit: https://www.yournextfence.
Installa�on Guide: TM Exploded View A C D F G C E B A. 1 Trex® Post Cap B. 1 Trex® Post C. 2 Horizons™ Horizontal Top Rail Brackets D. Horizons™ Horizontal Rails E. Horizons™ Vertical Back Rails F. Horizons™ Vertical Front Rails F D E G. 15 Trex® Fence Pickets (91 1/2”) H. 50 #10 x 3/4” Panhead Screws Trex® is a federally registered trademark of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Virginia. Horizons™ COMPOSITE FENCING SYSTEM is a trademark of FDS Distributors. Patent Pending.
Installa�on Guide: TM Step 1: Understand Install Method 1. Step Method: This method gradually “steps” up the slope and the rails remain level. This may leave gaps under the fence. The downhill post will need to be set taller. Longer posts may be required. When laying out the fence post spacing, measure on a level line from one post to another.
Installa�on Guide: TM Step 2: Stake and String pins so that stakes will not be disturbed when digging holes and approx. 4-5 inches inside of property pins to insure not to encroach on neighbors property (See Fig.1). 2. string every 97” on center. Ideal spacing between posts is 92”. If 2” in from the string to mark the center of the hole (see Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Step 3: Dig Holes 1. Dig the holes for the posts making sure not to disturb the stakes for the string.
Installa�on Guide: TM A If posts will be set on sloping or uneven ground, or will be stepping, skip to step 4B. 1. 2. 3. A�ach a horizontal top rail bracket using two screws (3 3/4” below the top of each post). End posts will only have one bracket that faces the fence sec�on, line posts will have brackets, a�ached on two sides (see Fig.3) . Set the first post in the hole.
Installa�on Guide: TM 4B 1. A�ach a horizontal top rail bracket 3 3/4” below the top of the post to one side of each post using two screws (see Fig.4). 2. Set the uphill post first. This post should be set at 76 3/4” tall with the bracket facing to the next post down hill. Plumb and level the post to the string line. Fill the hole around the post with concrete mix (see Fig. 4). 3. Place the next downhill post in its hole with the bracket facing uphill towards the last post that you set.
Installa�on Guide: TM 4. A�ach a horizontal top rail bracket to the downhill side of the post. To determine the loca�on of this bracket, measure from the horizontal rail to the ground on the uphill side of the post, and subtract this from the height of the rail on the first post. Add this measurement to 3 3/4” and this will be the placement of the downhill bracket (see Fig. 6). 8 5/8” Fig 6 79 3/8” -74 1/2” 5 1/8” +3 3/4” 8 5/8” 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 un�l all posts are set.
Installa�on Guide: TM 2. Place a horizontal rail over the brackets with the screw holes facing you. If the rail has been cut, you will need to slide the cut end over one bracket first and then drop the other end over the other bracket (see Fig. 8). Fig 8 Step 6: Attach Vertical Back Rails 1 . A � a c h a v e r � c a l b a c k r a i l ( a ng l e w it h not ch) t o t he post on ea c h end of the horizontal rail.
Installa�on Guide: TM Step 7A: Notch and Hang Top Picket 1. Make a 1” notch on each end of the first picket as shown below (see Fig. 11). 2. Remove the horizontal rail and slide the picket onto the rail with the notches facing upwards (see Fig. 11). With picket in place, drop the rail back over the brackets, being sure to face the picket knuckles toward the ver�cal back rail (see Fig. 12). Fig. 11 Horizontal Rail Picket Vertical Back Rail Fig.
Installa�on Guide: TM Step 7B: Hang The Pickets 1. Hang the remaining 14 pickets from the top picket by interlocking them to each other (see Fig. 13). Due to color varia�ons that may be present, we recommend installing similar color pickets together within the same sec�on of fence. 2. Before installing the last picket, slide the remaining horizontal rail onto the bo�om picket. Then hang the last picket onto the rest of the pickets (see Fig. 14). Fig. 13 Fig.
Installa�on Guide: TM Step 8: A�ach Ver�cal Front Rails 1. A�ach a ver�cal front rail to the post on each end, opposite the ver�cal back rail. The shorter flange should lay flat against the post and the larger flange should be pushed �ghtly against the pickets. Hold it flush against the top of the top rail and a�ach the ver�cal front rails to the posts (see Fig. 15). 2. Screw the ver�cal front rails and horizontal rails to the pickets (see Fig. 16). Fig. 15 Fig.
Installa�on Guide: TM Step 9: Secure Vertical Rails to Horizontal Rails 1. Secure the ver�cal rails to the horizontal rails using the provided screws in each corner on both front and back sides (see Fig. 17). Pre-drill each hole using a 5/32” drill bit. Fig. 17 Fig. 16 2. Place post caps onto the post and secure using adhesive or finish nails. (see fig. 18). Fig. 18 For a step by step installa�on video, visit: https://www.yournextfence.
TM Install Single Gate A. Trex® Fence Post E. Horizons™ Gate Latch B. Horizons™ Gate Panel F. Horizons™ Gate Striker C. FDS Steel Post S�ffener G. FDS Gate Handle (2) D. FDS Gate Hinge (2) Trex® is a federally registered trademark of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Virginia. Horizons™ COMPOSITE FENCING SYSTEM is a trademark of FDS Distributors. Patent Pending.
Installa�on Guide: TM (Single Gate) Step 1: Set the Gate Posts A. Slide the Steel Post S�ffener* into the hinge post. The faces away from the gate opening. B. Set posts** into post holes. The holes should be 30” deep by 12” wide***. Plumb and level posts so they are parallel with each other and fill the hole with concrete mix. C. The opening (measuring from the inside face of one post to inside face of the other post) for a standard size Trex Horizons Gate panel should be 46 1/4”.
Installa�on Guide: TM (Single Gate) Step 2: Install the Gate Panel A. Using a 3/8” 6” 1/2” self-drilling screws. Pre-drilling with a 3/16” B. Place the gate panels in the opening. Adjust the gates so the top rail lines up with the top rail of the fence. C. Using the supplied 1 1/2” selfthe outside corner of each hinge to the gate post con-drilling with a 3/16” drill D. the hinge bracket to the hinge post.
Installa�on Guide: TM (Single Gate) Step 3: A�ach Latch and Handles A. 36” from the ground (or to desired height) using the supplied 1 1/2” self-drilling screws. The latch should be oriented so the catch is on the gate-swing side of the post. The catch will face up or B. Using the supplied 1 1/2” self- A to the gate panel, lining the striker rod up with the catch on the post latch. B C. gate panel upright, using the supplied 1” self-drilling screws. Han3/4” in from the edge of the gate panel.
Installa�on Guide: TM Install Double Gate A. Trex® Fence Post (2) E. Horizons™ Gate Latch B. Horizons™ Gate Panel (2) F. Horizons™ Gate Striker C. FDS Steel Post S�ffener (2) G. FDS Gate Handle (2) D. FDS Gate Hinge (4) H. FDS Drop Rod Trex® is a federally registered trademark of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Virginia. Horizons™ COMPOSITE FENCING SYSTEM is a trademark of FDS Distributors. Patent Pending.
Installa�on Guide: TM (Double Gate) Step 1: Set the Gate Posts A. Slide the Steel Post S�ffeners* into the posts. The open side of the steel s�ffener should be placed so it faces away from the gate opening. B. Set posts into post holes**. The holes should be 30”deep by 12” wide***. Plumb and level posts so they are parallel with each other and fill hole with concrete mix . C.
Installa�on Guide: TM (Double Gate) Step 2: Install the Gate Panel A. Using a 3/8” 6” 1/2” self-tapping screws. Pre-drilling with a 3/16” B. Place the gate panels in the opening. Adjust the gates so the top rails line up with each other and with the top rail of the fence. C. Using the supplied 1 1/2” selfPre-drilling with a 3/16” easier. D. hinge bracket to the hinge post.
Installa�on Guide: TM A. (Double Gate) Step 3: A�ach Latch and Handles B. only one panel is in use) approximately 36” from the ground (or to desired height) using the supplied 1 1/2” self-drilling screws. The latch should be oriented so the catch is on the gate-swing side of the post. The catch will face up or down depend- Using the supplied 1 1/2” self- A the gate panel, lining the striker rod up with the catch on the post latch. C. panel upright, using the supplied 1” self-drilling screws.
Installa�on Guide: TM (Double Gate) Step 5: Mount the Drop Rod A. Reverse the drop rod brackets depending on which side of the gate the drop rod is to be mounted. B. 3” from the 2” self-drilling screws on the inside edge of the gate panel upright and (1) 1” self-drilling screw on the face of the 14” from C. 24” el and 2” to the center of the screw holes from the edge of the gate panel. D. where the drop hits.
Installa�on Guide: TM Care And Maintenance Clean fence to remove dirt and debris. Soap, hot water and a so� brush are all that needed Water Spots, Leaf Staining and Wood Tannins Scuffs & Abrasions Rust Stains, Ground-In Dirt and Grime and Pigment Staining Oil and grease Stains Mold & Mildew Pressure Washer Sanding Disposal Trex Company does not recommend sanding. Sanding will change the appearance of the surface of Trex Material and will void the warranty. Do not burn Trex products.
