Vinyl Yard & Pool Fence Panel w/ Post and Cap
Traditional Yard & Pool Fence

Before You Begin

  • Call 811 before you dig to check for underground utilities. In the US call 811 or visit www.call811.com; in Canada visit clickbeforeyoudig.com.
  • Check local zoning laws and HOA rules — height, style, and placement may be regulated, and some locations require a permit.
  • Confirm the fence line falls inside your property limits, and talk to your neighbors before you start.
  • Check the inside of the larger pieces in your box for other materials packed inside.
  • Assemble components on a non-abrasive surface, such as the shipping box, to avoid scratching.
  • Allow an area of roughly 5' x 8' for unobstructed assembly.
  • You should not need to use excessive force when assembling components.

Returns: Please let us help resolve any issues before initiating a return. If a return is still necessary, it must be initiated with the retailer where the product was purchased.

Need Help or Replacement Parts?

Our US-based customer service team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm EST.

For faster service, have your item number (VF13002) and part name ready. A batch lot number (found on the end of the box) is also helpful — it assists us in identifying and resolving any production issues.

Product Specifications & Dimensions

This fence can be trimmed down in both width and height to accommodate custom applications.

VF13002 dimensions and specifications

Top view: post, rails, and 3.5 inch screw placement

Top rail profile: 1.5 x 3.5 in, .090 in wall

Bottom rail profile: 1.5 x 4.5 in, .090 in wall

Please adhere to the above dimensions if installing around a pool to comply with pool code.

Required Tools

Safety Glasses

Tool: Safety glasses

1ft Torpedo Level

Tool: 1 foot torpedo level

4ft Level (a string line level also works)

Tool: 4 foot level

Wood "Spacer" Blocks (2 per panel)
2" x 2" x 6"

Tool: 2 x 2 x 6 inch wood spacer block

Cordless Drill (preferably with a high-torque setting)

Tool: Cordless drill

Shovel (optional)

Shovel

Power or Hand Saw with a Fine-Toothed Blade

Hand Saw

String Line Stakes

Tool: Stakes for stringline

Spool of String

Tool: Stringline reel

Tape Measure

Tool: Measuring tape

Concrete (purchased separately)

Concrete bag

Part Identification

A

Post Cap (1) Part A: Post cap quantity 1

B

Post (1)
4½" x 4½" x 72" Part B: Post 4-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 72 inches

C

Picket (15)
⅞" x 1½" x 45" Part C: Picket 7/8 x 1-1/2 x 45 inches

D

Top Rail (1)
1½" x 3½" x 81½" Part D: Top rail 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 81-1/2 inches

E

Bottom Rail (1)
1½" x 4½" x 81½" Part E: Bottom rail 1-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 81-1/2 in

F

1¼" Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (4) Part F: 1-1/4 inch self-drilling stainless screw

G

3½" Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (4) Part G: 3-1/2 inch self-drilling stainless screw

Finishing Post: VP13008

Your panel comes with 1 post. You will need a VP13008 (2 pack) to finish the fence run.

Step 1: Set Stringline

Hammer a stake at each end of every fence run, then tie string between the stakes. This line keeps your post holes aligned as you dig them.

Setting stringline stakes along fence run

Step 2: Dig the Post Holes

Working along your stringline, dig your first post hole 10" in diameter and 36" deep. Dig your second hole 84" from the first, measuring center to center. Dig only three or four holes at a time to ensure proper spacing.

Dig post holes 10 in wide, 36 in deep, 84 in apart

Step 3: Set the Posts

Parts Required

B x1

Add approximately 18" of concrete to the bottom of the hole, then set Post (B) straight and level. Add more concrete to within 2" of ground level.

Set post B in concrete to within 2 in of ground

Step 4: Slide In the Bottom Rail

Parts Required

E x1

Slide the Bottom Rail (E) through the channel in the post until it sits about 2" above the ground. Use the wooden blocks as temporary spacers to hold that height.

Slide bottom rail E through post, 2 in above ground

Step 5: Insert the Pickets

Parts Required

C x15

Insert all 15 Pickets (C) into the bottom rail as illustrated.

Insert pickets C into the bottom rail Note: The pickets cannot be removed once inserted into the bottom rail.

Step 6: Fit the Top Rail

Parts Required

D x1

Slide the Top Rail (D) into place over the pickets.

Slide top rail D into place over the pickets

Step 7: Screw the Rails to the Pickets

Parts Required

F x4

Drive four 1¼" Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (F) through the middle of the top rail and pickets, and through the upper cavity of the bottom rail, as illustrated.

Drive screws F through top rail and pickets

Screw placement detail in top and bottom rails

Step 8: Adjust the Panel Height

Adjust the height of the fence panel as necessary.

Adjust the height of the fence panels

Step 9: Screw the Rails to the Posts

Parts Required

G x1

Drive a 3½" Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (G) through the post into the rail.

Drive screw G through the post into the rail Note: Do not over-tighten the 3½" self-drilling stainless steel screws — over-tightening will cause the vinyl to dimple.

Top view: drive screw along rounded post corner Note: Position and drive the screws along the edge of the rounded post corner as shown. This ensures the rail is properly secured to the post.

Step 10: Repeat at Each Rail Corner

Parts Required

G x3

Repeat in each remaining rail corner, using three more 3½" self-drilling stainless steel screws (G) for four in total.

Secure the remaining three rail corners Note: This step ensures that your fence rails will never fall out of your posts like traditional vinyl fence rails sometimes do.

Step 11: Glue On the Post Cap

Parts Required

A x1

Put a small bead of vinyl glue or weld — purchased separately at a hardware store — along the inside of Post Cap (A). Place the glued cap on the post and allow it to set for 5–10 minutes.

Apply vinyl weld inside post cap A

Place the glued post cap A onto the post

Uneven or Sloped Yards

Most yards are relatively level and will allow for a fairly simple installation. If your yard is steeply pitched or very uneven, you may need to stair-step your panels as illustrated below. Post height can be trimmed down as necessary.

Stair-stepping panels across a sloped yard

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