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 5ft x 8ft 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.

Finishing Post: VP13008

Your panel comes with 1 post. You will need a VP13008 to finish your fence run.

Buying Guide

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 3.5in screw placement

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

Bottom rail profile: 1.5in x 4.5in, .090in 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: 1ft torpedo level

4ft Level (a string line level also works)

Tool: 4ft level

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

Tool: 2in x 2in x 6in 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

Vinyl Glue or Weld (purchased separately)

Tool: Tube of vinyl weld glue

Part Identification

A

Post Cap (1)

Part A: Post cap quantity 1

B

Post (1)
4½in x 4½in x 72in

Part B: Post, 4½in x 4½in x 72in

C

Picket (15)
⅞in x 1½in x 45in

Part C: Picket, ⅞in x 1½in x 45in

D

Top Rail (1)
1½in x 3½in x 81½in

Part D: Top Rail, 1½in x 3½in x 81½in

E

Bottom Rail (1)
1½in x 4½in x 81½in

Part E: Bottom Rail, 1½in x 4½in x 81½in

F

1¼in Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (4)

Part F: 1¼in self-drilling stainless screw

G

3½in Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (4)

Part G: 3½in self-drilling stainless screw

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

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

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

Step 3: Set the Posts

Parts Required

B x1

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

Set post B in concrete to within 2in 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 2in above the ground. Use the wooden blocks as temporary spacers to hold that height.

Slide bottom rail E through post, 2in 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 (4) 1¼in 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 3½in 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 3½in 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 (3) more 3½in self-drilling stainless steel screws (G).

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 the 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

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