Installing A Vinyl Fence On A Slope

Building a stepped fence is the alternative to racking.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope.

Assemble the fence rails and the posts. It is also necessary to miter the rails and pickets to allow for the angle. With the parallel method also called racked fence the fence follows the contours of the slope. 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.

The gap between the bottom of the pickets and the ground remains consistent throughout the entire fence creating a uniform look. If your yard has steeper grades stepping your vinyl fence might be the best option for you. Installing a fence on a slope. Here we show you how to install a vinyl fence on a very steep hill.

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. Many people have asked us to upload a tutorial like this so i hope it helps. The backer rails are parallel to the sloped ground and the pickets stay true vertical. Use the rack method to install the fence on a gentle slope and install the fence on a slope steeper than 35 degrees using the step method.

As the name suggests stepping a fence will result in an uneven rail line that resembles stairs. Refer to the maximum slope chart for various fence styles.