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OASIS COMPOSITE FENCING

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OASIS COMPOSITE FENCING...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS English Introduction.................3 Oasis Fence Materials............4 Fence Layout................6 Post I nstallation..............10 Bracket Installation............12 Rail Installation..............15 Board Installation: Side By Side.........18 Board Installation: Board On Board........20 Top Cap Installation (Optional)..........24 Accent Board Installation (Optional)........26 Care & Maintenance/ Warranty.........29 About California Proposition 65: https://fortressbp.com/about/californiaproposition65 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    READ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The fencing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation situation. Fortress Building Products and its distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations. Before You Begin Contact your local Building Code Department for required permits and laws regarding your fence project. If applicable, also contact your Home Owners Association for rules and regulations regarding fence installations in your neighborhood. Call 811 before you dig post holes to locate and identify any buried utilities. Always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when installing a fence. Handle the OASIS COMPOSITE FENCING boards carefully. Dropping can result in damage to the boards. Adhere To The Following Storage Guidelines: • All components should be stored under cover. • When storing boards on site, a pallet or flat surface should be used to support the full length of each component. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 4: Oasis Fence Materials

    Gloves Measurer Square Tool Hammer Socket Hex Head Nut Driver Bits: Post Hole Digger Extender 3/8”[10mm] Drill Pliers Ground String Pencil Brush Rags Stakes Wheelbarrow Spade Shovel Concrete/Gravel Reciprocating Saw or Portable Bandsaw Circular Miter Nail Electrical Table Compressor Cords OASIS FENCE MATERIALS Post 2-3/8” [60mm] Ht-40 Round Pipe (Recommended Post) FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 5 [152mm x 25mm x 2438mm] 6’ Dog Ear Board 8’ Square Board 6” x 1/2” x 72” 6” x 1/2” x 96” [152mm x 13mm x 1829mm] [152mm x 13mm x 2438mm] Bracket, Screw & Nail Standard Bracket For 2-3/8” Hex Head Self-drilling Screw [60mm] Round Galvanized Pipe #14 1/4” x 1-1/4” [6mm x 32mm] 0o Galvanized Ring Shank Plastic Coil Siding Nail 1-7/8” x 0.086-Guage Note: • Fortress Building Products DOES NOT provide posts, brackets, screws or nails. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 6: Fence Layout

    4. Posts should be set at a maximum of 8’ [2438mm] apart on center. 5. Determine the location of gates and mark on drawings. Adjustments to panel length are required at gates. Fig. 1 Post Post Walk Post Gate House Gate Post Post Gate Post Post Post Post Gate Gate Post Post Post Post Post Walk Post Post Gate Top View FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 7 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 8 4. From starting point, use a tape measure and a marker to mark post hole locations. 5. If layout has 90° corners, confirm that corners form 90° angles and are square. Tip: • How To Square Perimeter: Fortress recommends using the 3-4-5 rule. Measure and mark 3’ [914mm] & 4’ [1219mm] from the starting point along guide string, then measure between two markings. Adjust until measurement between markings is exactly 5’ [1524mm]. As shown in Fig. 3. Larger triangles, with sides of 6-8-10 and 9-12-15, allow for even more accurate results. Fig. 2 Stake Stake House Start 2 Start 1 Post Hole Guide Mark String Top View Start 3 Start 4 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 9 3’ [914mm] point (NOT TO SCALE) Step 3: Dig Post Holes 1. Consult local code requirements for exact post hole width and depth requirements. As shown in Fig. 4. 2. Dig the post holes using a Post Hole Digger. 3. Be sure to keep the Post Hole Digger straight and plumb when digging. 4. DO NOT POUR CONCRETE IN THIS STEP. Note: • Call 811 before you dig the post holes to locate and identify any buried utilities. Fig. 4 Consult local code requirements Consult local code requirements Side View FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 10: Post Installation

    4. Use the string as a guide when placing posts into each hole. As shown in Fig. 7. Fig. 5 3” [72mm] of Crushed Stone Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Post hole depth Ground Stake & Post complies with local Guide String building code Step 2: Pour Concrete 1. BEFORE POURING CONCRETE, CONFIRM THE POSTS ARE SPACED CORRECTLY AND SET AT CORRECT DEPTH. 2. Fill Posts holes with concrete to within 1” [25mm] of the surface of soil. As shown in Fig. 8. 3. Use a level to confirm that corner post is plumb and that the post is aligned with the Guide Strings. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 11 Tip: • Allow concrete to cure for a minimum of 24 hours before installing post brackets. • As the concrete cures, be sure to keep posts placed along guide strings & continuously check that they are plumb as well as in line with the next post. Fig. 8 Post 1” [25mm] Clearance Ground Stake & Guide String Concrete Consult local code requirements 3” [72mm] Crushed Stone FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 12: Bracket Installation

    6. Position additional brackets spaced evenly between top and bottom brackets on corner posts. 7. With additional brackets in desired position, tighten the post bracket bolt to secure each bracket onto the corner posts. Tip: • Hex Head Bolts may need to be loosened and adjusted, when installing Rails with Z-Channel. • Use a Claw Hammer if adjusting post brackets. Fig. 10 Fig. 9 6’ [1829mm] Post 8’ [2438mm] Post Bracket 1 Bracket 1 Bracket 2 Post Post Bracket 2 Bracket 3 Bracket 3 Bracket 4 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 13 Front View 1” [25mm] with Top Cap 7” [179mm] without Top Cap 7” [179mm] Ground Surface Front View Fig. 13 Tighten bracket bolt to secure bracket onto post Step 2: Install Brackets onto Additional Posts in Fence Run 1. Tie Guide String along the top faces of the post brackets previously secured to the corner posts. As shown in Fig. 14 & 15. 2. Mark the Guide String position onto the additional posts in fence run. As shown in Fig. 16. 3. Position top face of brackets along Guide String markings on additional posts. As shown in Fig. 17. 4. Tighten Hex Head Bolt to secure bracket onto post. As shown in Fig. 13 above. Tip: • Be sure to have Guide String pulled as tight as possible. • Hex Head Bolts may need to be loosened and adjusted when installing Rails with Z-Channel. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 14 Fig. 14 Front View Guide String Additional Post Corner Post Corner Post Guide String Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Run Guide String across top face of each bracket Additional Corner Post Post Fig. 17 Front View Position bracket top face flush with Guide String Additional Post FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 15: Rail Installation

    Rails with Z-Channel. Fig. 18 Front View Measure on center spacing of the opening Step 2: Install Rails with Z Channel 1. Position each required Rail with Z Channel in fence run centered along post brackets. If installing a Top Cap, be sure the top face of the top Rail with Z Channel is flush with top face of posts. As shown in Fig. 19 & 20. 2. Use #14 1/4” X 1-1/4” [6mm x 32mm] Hex Head Self-drilling Screws to fasten the Rail with Z Channel onto the bracket and post. As shown in Fig. 21. 3. For corner installation, the face of the Rails with Z Channel in the new run should be flush with the edge of the Rails with Z Channel in the previous run. The post bracket flap can be unfolded to fit the shape of the corner. As shown in Fig. 22 & 23. Tip: • Install Rails with Z Channel from lowest to highest brackets on posts. • Be sure to keep rails level before and during fastening. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 16 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Front View Top face of post flush with top face of Rail with Z Channel if installing Top Cap Centerline of rail and Bracket Post Rails with Z Channel Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Top View Post Rails with Z Channel Bracket in first fence run Rails with Z Channel in second fence run FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 17 Step 3: Cut Posts To Desired Height (If Installing Top Cap) 1. Use the Reciprocating Saw or Portable Bandsaw to Trim excess until post is flush with top face of Rail with Z Channel. As shown in Fig. 24. 2. Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag. Tip: • Be sure post heights are consistent along all posts. Fig. 24 Trim excess until all posts are flush Front View with top face of Rail with Z Channel FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 18: Board Installation: Side By Side

    4. If measured opening width is less than width of board, rip the final board (cut along its length) as necessary to fit and maintain proper spacing. 5. After you turn a corner and start a new fence run, the edge of the first board in the new run should be flush with the face of the final board in the previous run. As shown in Fig. 30. Tip: • Set PSI level on the nail gun so nail is securely accepted and seated flush in board without mushrooming or bounce back. Test with scrap pieces. • Use a Table Saw to rip the final board to the desired width. If your pickets have a dog ear at the top, mark a new dog ear with a Speed Square and cut with a Miter Saw. Fig. 25 Board flush Fig. 26 Front View with the rail end & top face of post Nail 1-1/4” [32mm] from Centerline board edge Nail 1-1/4” [32mm] from board edge FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 19 Fig. 28 Fig. 27 Side View Nail Deflects on Z-Channel in rail Fig. 29 Fig. 30 Measure remaining opening in fence run First Second Front View fence run fence run Fig. 31 Fig. 32 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 20: Board Installation: Board On Board

    Rail with Z Channel and 1” [25mm] from board edge. As shown in Fig. 33 - 35. 2. Continue this process along the run, making sure to check periodically that panels are plumb. Use a straight 2” x 4” [51mm x 102mm] piece of lumber to evenly space the base layer boards (3-1/2” [89mm]). As shown in Fig. 36. 3. For the final board in the base layer of fence run, position a straight 2” x 4” [51mm x 102mm] piece of lumber then measure the remaining opening before mounting the final board. As shown in Fig. 37. 4. If measured opening width is less than width of board, rip the final board (cut along its length) as necessary to fit and maintain proper spacing. The final board, at a corner, should be flush with the ends of the Rails with Z Channel. 5. Overlap the boards at corners. After you turn a corner, the edge of the first board in the new run should be flush with the face of the final board in the previous run. As shown in Fig. 38. Tip: • Set PSI level on the nail gun so nail is securely accepted and seated flush in board without mushrooming or bounce back. Test with scrap pieces. • Nominal 2” x 4” [51mm x 102mm] is recommended, but ultimately board spacing is to the installer’s discretion. Be sure desired board spacing is consistent throughout the fence project. • Use a Table Saw to rip the final board to the desired width. If your pickets have a dog ear at the top, mark a new dog ear with a Speed Square and cut with a Miter Saw. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 21 Nail 1” [25mm] from board Centerline edge Nail 1” [25mm] from board edge Fig. 36 Fig. 35 Side View Straight 2” x 4” [51mm x Nail 102mm] Deflects on Lumber Z-Channel in rail Fig. 37 Straight 2” x 4” [ 51mm x 102mm] piece of lumber Measure remaining opening in fence run Front View Fig. 38 First Second fence run fence run FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 22 Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Step 2: Install Top Layer Boards 1. Position top layer boards spaced evenly between the base layer boards. Fasten top boards with 2 nails each centered along each overlap point for each Rail with Z Channel. As shown in Fig. 41 - 44. 2. Overlap the boards at corners. After you turn a corner, the edge of the first board in the new run should be flush with the face of the final board in the previous run. As shown in Fig. 45. Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Overlap Point Top Layer Board Base Layer Board Rail with Z Channel Top View FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 23 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 Side View Nail Deflects on Z-Channel in rail Fig. 45 First Second fence run fence run Fig. 46 Fig. 47 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 24: Top Cap Installation (Optional)

    2. Measure end to end length of fence run. As shown in Fig. 48. Tip: • Use a Miter Saw to cut the Top Cap to the desired length. Fig. 48 Front View Measure end to end spacing Step 2: Install Top Cap 1. Position the Top Cap onto top face of boards. Align the Top Cap with the outside edge of the Rail with Z Channel and outer edge of the post. As shown in Fig. 49 & 50. 2. Determine the center of the rail and mark on the top face of Top Cap. As shown in Fig. 51. 3. Use #14 1/4” x 1-1/4” [6mm x 32mm] Hex Head Self-drilling Screws to mount the Top Cap onto the rail. As shown in Fig. 52 & 53. Tip: • Before drilling, determine equal spacing for screws. Screws should be installed a minimum of 16” [406mm] apart. As shown in Fig. 54. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 25 Fig. 49 Fig. 50 Side View Top Cap Top Cap flush with flush with outer edge edge of rail of post Fig. 51 Fig. 52 Side View Side View Center of Rail with Z Channel Fig. 53 Side View Fig. 54 Front View Minimum spacing of 16” [406mm] FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 26: Accent Board Installation (Optional)

    Cut board 1. Measure and mark 4” [102mm] along short side of board. As shown in Fig. 55. 2. Use a Table Saw to rip the board (cut a long its length) to the correct width. 3. Once cut, you will have two pieces - 4” x 96” [102mm x 2438mm] and 2” x 96” [51mm x 2438mm]. Fig. 55 Side View (Profile) Cut Mark 4” [102mm] 6” [152mm] Step 2: Install 4” [102mm] board 1. Position 4” [102mm] board along the bottom face of the Top Cap, front face of boards (Top layer boards for board on board application), and edge of Z-Channel Rail. As shown in Fig. 56 & 57. 2. Secure the board by driving 2 nails into each rail. As shown in Fig. 58 & 59. Tip: • If installing second layer of accent boards (2” [51mm] board), install nails into bottom half of the 4” [102mm] accent board. As shown in Fig. 58 & 59. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 27 Fig. 56 Fig. 57 Board flush with Bottom Board flush edge of Top Cap with edge of rail Board flush with front face of boards Fig. 58 Install nails into bottom half of 4” [102mm] accent board Fig. 59 Install nails into bottom half of 4” [102mm] accent board Step 3: Install 2” [51mm] board 1. Position 2” [102mm] board along the bottom face of the Top Cap, in front of the 4” [102mm] board, and edge of Z-Channel Rail. As shown in Fig. 60 & 61. 2. Secure the board by driving 2 nails into each rail. As shown in Fig. 62 & 63. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 28 Fig. 61 Fig. 60 Board flush with Bottom Board flush edge of Top Cap with edge of rail 2” [51mm] Board flush with front face of 4” [102mm] board Fig. 62 Fig. 63 POST CAP INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) Step 1: Install Post Cap 1. Post Caps are press fit into place. As shown in Fig. 64 & 65. Note: • Post Caps are NOT provided by Fortress Building Products. Fig. 64 Fig. 65 FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...

  • Page 29: Care & Maintenance/ Warranty

    CLEANING YOUR FENCE BOARDS What you will need Soap Water Bucket Sponge Hard-Bristled Pressure Washer Broom STEP 1: Apply soapy water to your fence with a sponge. STEP 2: using a cleaning brush, scrub boards to remove dirt & residue. Scrub fence boards in the direction of the grain. STEP 3: Rinse fence boards with clean water. STEP 4: If fence boards are still dirty, a pressure washer can be used. Note: • If using a pressure washer, keep nozzle at least 12” [305mm] away from Fence Board surface. General Care • Wash Oasis Fence profile periodically using standard house hold cleaners. WARRANTY To obtain and review a copy of the warranty, please go to: https://Fortressbp.com/warranties. You can also contact: (844) 909-1999 or write to: Fortress Building Products Warranty, 1720 N 1st St, Garland, TX 75040 to obtain a copy of the warranty. FENCING INSTALLATION: OASIS...
  • Page 30 JOIN THE REVOLUTION. FortressBP.com | 866.323.4766 © 2022 Fortress Building Products. Unless otherwise noted, all proprietary names are trademarks of Fortress Iron, LP. All rights reserved. 5/2022...

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