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SLEEK FENCE INSTALLATION GUIDE
GENERAL
All posts are a full 4”x4” wide and 9/64” or 3.5mm thick.
7’ or 9’ long posts are available for in ground, or concrete
wall mount applications. Concrete mount posts come with
a welded baseplate as per diagram and picture to the right.
Note: concrete anchors are not included and can be purchased
at your local hardware store.
4” x 4” post with
5” x 8” welded
baseplate
A) INSTALL POSTS
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POST PROTECTION
Leave the plastic wrap on the posts until you are ready to
install panels.
POST SPACING FOR 72” WIDE PANELS
Where possible, install fence posts 72.25” to 72.5” apart –
between posts, not center to center of posts.
POST SPACING FOR 40” WIDE GATES
Install gate posts 41.5” to 42” apart – between posts, not
center to center of posts.
POST DEPTH
For in ground applications, posts must be installed between
22 and 30” deep, set in concrete.
SET POST HEIGHT
Using a string line with a line level, or a leveling laser - mark
out the finished height of your posts, and cut them to the
appropriate height using a circular saw with a fine tooth
blade, jig saw, or handheld bandsaw. We recommend the
posts stick up above the panels about 3 inches and are
capped with our pyramid posts caps for a finished look.
PANEL PROTECTION
Cut the plastic open on the left and right sides of the panels but leave it intact until the fence is completed.
GENERAL
All panels come prefabricated, and with what we call an “F” channel. This is what you use to fasten the panels to the posts.
B) INSTALL PREFABRICATED PANELS
Panel mounted to postF channel
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MOUNT PANELS
Slide an F channel onto the sides of each panel, with the
tabs facing the same way – usually to the least visible side of
the fence as these are where some fasteners will be visible.
Lift the panel into place between posts and screw through
the tab on the F channel, into the post – one screw every
18-24” is ample. Ensure the F channel is at the correct height
on the post for this step. Next, ensure the panel is flush with
the top of the F channels and screw through the F channel
into the panel every 18-24 inches to lock it in place. Mount
these screws near the edge of the horizontal boards – not
on the edge. This will prevent jamming with the internal
screws.
CREATING TWO VERY SHORT SECTIONS OUT OF ONE 6’ LONG PANEL
Some projects will require a few extra short fence panels, for instance beside a gate or at the end of a short segment. To
minimize panel infill waste, we have 4’ or 6’ universal channel sets which include the components required to make a panel.
Order two of them if you want to make two short panels out of one premade panel, and follow the instructions above for
resizing panels. These channel sets include an F channel, but not extra screws.
RESIZING PANELS FOR SHORT SECTIONS
You will likely need to trim some panels down to a shorter
length to fit your property. This can be achieved by taking
the following steps.
a. cut the panel down to a width that is ½” less than the
space between posts. This will allow space for the end
frame, and 2 F channels.
b. slide the screw cover out of the panel end frame and
unscrew all fasteners.
c. remount the frame back on the cut panel. Simply reuse
the fasteners, frame and screw cover. Tap the screw
cover back into place gently using a piece of wood to
prevent damage.
d. mount the resized panel to the posts as per instructions
above.
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CREATING AND INSTALLING CUSTOM GRAVEL BOARDS/KICKBOARD FILLERS UNDER THE FENCE
If your property slopes or has some awkward drop offs along the fence line, you can also utilize our universal channel sets to
mount these fillers. Keep in mind you will need extra panels or offcuts from panels to fill these gaps.
C) INSTALL GATES
GENERAL
These instructions cover the installation of our standard
hinges and pad-lockable latches. If you desire a key-lock
handle or code lock we highly recommend you hire a
professional.
GATE PROTECTION
Keep the plastic wrap on the gates until installation is
complete – cut holes in the plastic to mount hinges and
latch.
POST SPACING FOR 40” WIDE GATES
Install gate posts 41.5” to 42” apart – between posts, not
center to center of posts.
MOUNT HINGES
Lay the gate on a table or sawhorses and mount the hinges
6” up from the bottom, and 6” down from the top of the
gate, as shown in picture below. Lift the gate to the correct
height between posts and shim underneath to keep it
stable while screwing in the hinges. Adjust the hinges to
ensure the gate is centered, and parallel to the posts. These
hinges can also be set up as self-closing using the little pin
and adjustor tool.
MOUNT LATCH
Install the latch as show in the picture below. Once
complete you may need to make minor adjustments with
the adjustable hinges to optimize the latching mechanism.
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Padlock-able latch Adjustable self-closing hinges
FENCE AND GATE INSTALLATION SUPPORT TEAM
If at any point you need support with your install, please contact our client care team: 855-875-0855 / support@sleekfence.ca
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