The VersaPost is easy to install.
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The VersaPost is designed to have the screws installed at an angle across the grain of the 2 x 4 wood stringer. This type of attachment results in a very strong bond between post and rail. No brackets are required. Download instructions in PDF format. |
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Installation instructions for the VersaPost.
The VersaPost steel fence post can be driven into the ground or it can be set in concrete. In most cases, setting the post in concrete will be desirable. Hole diameters for fence posts are recommended to be three times the diameter of the post. In this case a six inch hole is all that is needed. Dig the holes eight feet apart or less. The holes should be a minimum of two feet deep. To prevent frost-heave in cold climates it is recommended that the concrete go below the frostline. Place the bottom of the post (the end without holes) about two feet into the concrete. Install the posts with the open C-channel parallel to the fence line. Let the concrete set up thoroughly before building the fence.
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It is absolutely essential that the stringer has a flat surface to rest on.
Place one spring clamp on each post at the proper height. Only two clamps are needed to install all of the stringers. |
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Cut the stringer to the proper length and place it on the clamps.
The stringer will balance on the flat upper surfaces of the clamps. |
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Use any type of long shaft power bit to fasten the stringer to the post with screws inserted through the opening in the C-channel.
The screws are attached at an angle across the grain providing an extremely strong bond between stringer and post. |
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Attach the pickets to the stringers.
The pickets can be attached to either side of the stringers. Unlike a hat-channel post, there is no need to worry about installing the VersaPost "backwards" by mistake. |
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The post can be covered using an additional fence board, they can be made to look like a 4x4 wood post or they can even be disguised as a black steel post. End, corner and gate posts can also be covered easily. |
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Corner posts require no special clips or brackets.
Attach the first stringer (on the left) in the usual manner. Attach the second stringer (on the right) at a 90 degree angle. Install the pickets (in the background) to make the corner. |
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The VersaPost functions as a gate post without any modifications
There is no need to double the post as with some other steel posts. A black ornamental hinge and latch set from Ameristar Fence completes the look. Visit the Ameristar website at www.ameristarfence.com |
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Build your own gate or purchase the E-Z Fit Gate Kit.
The E-Z Fit gate is easy to construct and is guaranteed not to sag. Visit the E-Z Fit website at www.e-zfitgatekit.com |
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For the gate post be sure to have the closed side of the post face the hinges.
Attach the hinges directly to the post. The hinges can be attached using self-drilling screws or bolts. |
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The latch is attached directly to the post.
The latch can be attached using self-drilling screws or bolts.
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Mild Fence Company
3465 Highway 93 North
Kalispell, Montana 59901