# Resources [How To Install Vinyl Fence - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyLn6H1A2A) # Simplified Steps 1. Set stringline for entire run 2. Install weep holes 12" from bottom of post for concrete to pass into 3. Dig Hole @ ~26" deep / 8-10" diameter 4. Set post in hole --> add 2-3" of dirt to compact and keep in place 5. Mix concrete in wheelbarrow --> add around post 6. Cover post with ~4" of dirt and tamp 7. Drill small hole at bottom and route landscape wire into post! 8. Install Panels (add screw in top to keep it secured!) 1. Make sure screw the gap trim to the post! 9. FILL bottom 2ft of post with concrete from top using pitcher! # Tips - [ ] ????? GATE STOP HANDLE! ?????? - [ ] ==Set string-line from END TO END of each run so we can keep it straight (against outer face of posts)== - [ ] Gate should have Z diagonal (can use extra stile or 3/4" AZEK) to keep supported / from sagging! - [ ] Dig ~26" deep @ 10" diameter - [ ] RH allows 7' high fence - [ ] Posts are 9' high - [ ] Set 26" below grade to maximize height - [ ] GOAL = ~6" Gap at bottom! - [ ] Add 2" Diameter WEEP Hole ~12" from bottom (for concrete to get in and out) (both sides / 180deg) - [ ] SET POST --> add a few inches of dirt --> tamp it to keep it roughly in place, then fill with concrete! - [ ] Leave top 4" free so can cover with dirt - [ ] Add screw into top rail (from inside post) to keep it secured and movement free! - [ ] [5:00 @ How To Install a Vinyl Fence \| Ask This Old House - YouTube](https://youtu.be/gRwzVPitJQY?t=303) - [ ] ![[Pasted image 20250522140547.png]] - [ ] Can Sledge the post DOWN to level if needed! - [ ] Better to have it sit a little HIGH and tap down into position - [ ] ==Add Hidden Wiring BEFORE fill center with concrete!== - [ ] ==CAN USE Plastic Pitcher to add Concrete to center of post!== - [ ] ==Fill bottom 1/3rd of Hinge Post!== - [ ] Use Wood Stakes + Twine to keep plumb - [ ] Line Level on string along top to keep level! - [ ] HINGE ALIGNMENT - [ ] Just within bounds of the horizontals (see video) - [ ] [How To Install Vinyl Fence - YouTube](https://youtu.be/jYyLn6H1A2A?t=986) - [ ] ![[Pasted image 20250522150555.png]]