Installing A Vinyl Fence On A Slope

Installing a fence on a slope.

Installing a vinyl fence on a slope.

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

With the parallel method also called racked fence the fence follows the contours of the slope. Here we show you how to install a vinyl fence on a very steep hill. Building a stepped fence is the alternative to racking. Many people have asked us to upload a tutorial like this so i hope it helps.

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. 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. If your yard has steeper grades stepping your vinyl fence might be the best option for you. To install a vinyl fence start by using a power auger or a post hole digger to dig the holes for your fence posts.

It is also necessary to miter the rails and pickets to allow for the angle. Installing a vinyl fence on a slope requires the use of the step method.