Installing Your Fence

Before You Start

The Location

The first thing you should do is check the location of underground services (gas, water, telephone and electricity) so you won't run into difficulties when you're installing your new fence.
You should also check with your local planning authority to make sure your new fence will meet their regulations.

The Tools

These are the basic tools you'll need to get you going.  Some careful planning, a little elbow grease and you're away.

The Materials

We'll supply you with all the fence components and fixtures you'll need but you should also have some other basic materials on hand.

1. Measure and Dig

Once you have decided where the fence will go, mark out the position of the gate.  This will tell you where to dig the post holes - they should be approximately 600 mm deep and 200 mm across.

2. Posts and Panels

• First, lay the panels and posts out along the fence line.  Work outwards from the gate post and be careful to keep approximately 75 mm ground clearance under the panels.
• Tek screw the panel with the fittings to the post
• Use U-Clips for roll top panels
• Use rail bracket fittings for the top and bottom rail fence panels

3. Mix and Pour

• Secure the posts into position by ramming the dry concrete mix to a depth of 200 mm.
• Tighten all the tek screws firmly, checking line and level as you go.
• Now you're to fill the holes with wet concrete

4. Topping Off The Job

• Once the concrete has set and the fence posts are firm, attach the posts caps with a soft mallet.
• Remove all props and unwanted materials, then backfill around the posts with garden top soil.