Vinyl Fence Gate Hinge Installation

The hinges and latches have a lifetime warranty.

Vinyl fence gate hinge installation.

Some hinges are not adjustable so examine your hinges first. Vinyl fencing is a relatively new maintenance free type of fencing. Click for more information. It s available in forms similar to both wood panel and rail fencing.

Wrap around designs that ensure secure installation of the hardware. Either they use wood gate hardware about 8 for a hinge set instead of heavy duty stainless steel powder coated black about 55 per hinge set or they end up using a lightweight box store hinges lowes menards home depot. Proper installation practices are essential when installing vinyl fencing. This video will show you how to install a 4 x 6 vinyl privacy gate that has already been assembled.

Step 6 position hinge against fence post mark location of holes on front of post. Vinyl fencing isn t subject to rot fading or other effects of weather and time as wood fencing can be. Step 7 drill 3 3 16 pilot holes. Our gates feature adjustable black stainless steel self closing hinges and lockable latches.

Hardware for pvc vinyl aluminum. Fence companies cutting corners will end up shorting you on the vinyl gate hinges. All hinges are different to an extent so check instructions if you need to. Most hardware comes with tek screws and carriage bolts required for mounting.

Many vinyl gate hinges are adjustable by loosening and tightening the nuts on the hinges. Step 10 drill 3 3 16 holes through leg of hinge in center of each square. Step 11 mark location of remaining 3. Just adjust your hinges.

Step 8 secure hinge to fence post with 3 12 x 3 4 pan head screws figure 3. Gates come pre assembled for easy installation. Vinyl is a good choice for an attractive easily maintained fence system. Gate hinges gate latches cane bolts for vinyl and pvc fencing.

Step 9 remove hinge from mounting bracket on gate upright. As the gate will put additional stress on the adjacent posts install a 4 inch by 4 inch treated lumber post inside the vinyl post flush with the side of the post where the hardware will attach and secure with screws for stability.