Installing A Gate On A Vinyl Fence

Gates are available to match each type of fence.

Installing a gate on a vinyl fence.

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. Post and rail fencing is also available in vinyl although the installation of that type of fence is different. Insert 2 by 4s into the hollow vinyl. Pre drill the holes for the hinges and latch.

The color is part of the material so the only maintenance needed for vinyl fencing is to periodically wipe away dirt or water spots. 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. Be sure to level the top of the 2 by 4 with the vinyl. Typically all you need to do is cut down the panel then add the gate kit components with vinyl cement.

These will provide extra support. Vinyl fencing comes in three basic styles of preassembled panels. The final step is to install the gate. Be sure the gateposts are 11 4 inches wider than the gate to allow for hardware.

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. Many manufacturers offer kits that can be used to construct a gate from a fence panel. Part 3 in series installing a vinyl picket fence shows to to install the hinges and latch.