Installing A Vinyl Fence On A Slope

Refer to the maximum slope chart for various fence styles.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope.

Installing a fence on a slope. As the name suggests stepping a fence will result in an uneven rail line that resembles stairs. With the parallel method also called racked fence the fence follows the contours of the slope. Assemble the fence rails and the posts.

To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts. Building a stepped fence is the alternative to racking. Here we show you how to install a vinyl fence on a very steep hill. The gap between the bottom of the pickets and the ground remains consistent throughout the entire fence creating a uniform look.

The fence gradually steps up the slope so that each bay section is the same length and the rails are level instead of parallel to the slope. It is also necessary to miter the rails and pickets to allow for the angle. When installing a fence on a slope that is greater than 10 degrees it is necessary to enlarge the holes in the posts and rails. Many people have asked us to upload a tutorial like this so i hope it helps.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope requires the use of the step method. Make sure that the holes are 10 inches in diameter and deep enough to hold the length of your post plus 6 inches for a layer of gravel.