Installing A Gate On A Vinyl Fence

With a vinyl or pvc fence you can mimic the look of a traditional white picket fence without needing to regularly repaint it to keep it looking its best.

Installing a gate on a vinyl fence.

Part 3 in series installing a vinyl picket fence shows to to install the hinges and latch. Gates are available to match each type of fence. This video will show you how to install a 4 x 6 vinyl privacy gate that has already been assembled. This will work for a 6 foot vinyl privacy fence too just an extra.

These will provide extra support. Pre drill the holes for the hinges and latch. Be sure the gateposts are 11 4 inches wider than the gate to allow for hardware. Assemble the vinyl fence gate following the manufacturer s instructions.

The dos and don ts of vinyl fence installation installing a vinyl fence yourself can provide much needed privacy keep the family dog corralled and add to the aesthetic appeal of your home for. 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. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts. Insert 2 by 4s into the hollow vinyl.

The final step is to install the gate. Many manufacturers offer kits that can be used to construct a gate from a fence panel. Post and rail fencing is also available in vinyl although the installation of that type of fence is different. Vinyl fencing comes in three basic styles of preassembled panels.