Tools & Materials - CertainTeed Bufftech Installation Instructions Manual

Tools and Materials
Getting Started
• Site plans and permits
• Measuring tape
• Hammer
• Wooden stakes
• String line
• Spray paint for hole centers for post and gate
spacing
• Wooden spacer bar for post and gate spacing
Assembling Fence/Gates
• Drop cloth
• Hacksaw, circular saw or chop saw with
masonry blade
• Square
• #3 square drive bit
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Drill and drill bits
- 1/8" for #8 screws
- 1/4" for bullet clips
and drain holes
- 5/32" for gate hardware if using aluminum insert
- 3/8" for lock rings
• 1/2" deep socket (or nut driver)
for traditional picket
Digging Holes
• Post hole digging tools
- Shovel
- Post hole digger
- 10" auger for 4x4 posts
- 12" auger for 5x5 posts
Installing Post
• Wheelbarrow
• Concrete mixing tools
• Short length of wood,
2x4 for tamping concrete
• Garden hose
• Level
• Template kit with router
• Spiral saw
2
Installing Bottom Rail
• Leveling blocks
• Shim stock
• Duct tape to seal rail ends
Installing Gate(s)
• Wrench
- 7/16" for hinge nuts
• Flat screwdriver to activate hinge spring
Filling Post with Concrete
• Rubber mallet to tamp post
• Funnel for filling post
• Ladder for high fences
Cleaning Up
• Scotch Brite-type pad
• Bucket and sponge
Additional Tools -
Installing on Wood
• 2" hole saw
• 1/2" drill bit
• 3/4" wrench
Additional Tools -
Installing on Concrete
• 1/2" masonry drill
• Core drill
Additional Tools -
Wall Mount Brackets
• 1/4" masonry drill for brick
• 1/4" drill bit for wood pillar
Additional Tools -
EZ Set Brackets
• 7/16" wrench