Stratco Post and Rail Installation Manual

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Post and Rail

POST AND RAIL FENCING

Stratco Post and Rail fencing is a traditional and cost effective form of fencing. Its simple design makes it the ideal choice for a DIY

project, especially on sloping sites and uneven ground. Galvanised posts and rails are combined with fence sheets that come in a

range of different profiles, topped off with optional fence capping and a full spectrum of colours to complement any environment.

BEFORE YOU START

Before beginning your fencing project, ensure you have all the correct components and tools needed to finish the job. To ensure a

neat finish, any gates should be installed before beginning work on the rest of the fence.

TOOLS AND HARDWARE REQUIRED

• Tape Measure

• String Line

• Plumb Line

• Spirit Level

• Hack-Saw

• Tin Snips

• Rivet Gun

• Post Hole Digger

• Concrete Mix

• Drill and Hex-Head Adaptor

INSTALLATION

GUIDE

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Page 1: Before You Start
POST AND RAIL FENCING Stratco Post and Rail fencing is a traditional and cost effective form of fencing. Its simple design makes it the ideal choice for a DIY project, especially on sloping sites and uneven ground. Galvanised posts and rails are combined with fence sheets that come in a range of different profiles, topped off with optional fence capping and a full spectrum of colours to complement any environment.
Page 2 Two hinges are required per to keep them square and plumb. Prepare the Stratco concrete side. Fix the hinges to the SHS post, making sure the top of mix as per the details on the bag.
Page 3 RAIL AND SHEET INSTALLATION FENCE COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Capping Joiner Saddle Post Cap RHS Rail SHS Post SHS Gate Post Post Extension 38 x25mm 50 x50mm 65 x65mm The rails must be attached to the pre-installed posts. Use a 250mm string line to position the rails.
Page 4 Fence capping is placed over the top edge of the fence sheet with the long side of the capping facing the post and rail side of the fence. The capping is slightly tapered to allow for overlapping. To fix the capping, drill a hole at each end where the crest of the fence sheet meets the inside of the capping.