Cutting Vinyl Fence To Fit

Sand the fresh cut edge of the railings.

Cutting vinyl fence to fit.

Cutting down a fence panel to size is a really easy job and only takes moments but you do need some new battens. Fitting a fence panel that is 6 foot wide on your own is difficult due to normal arm reach but here is a solution i came up that made it so much easier. Then they can carefully cut the railing down to fit the dimensions of the space. Since the fencing sections are modular and designed for a certain span each straight run will have at least one odd size section.

Step 3 place the vinyl fence panel lengthwise across the chop saw table up against the chop saw fence. Turn on the saw and cut the railing off at the marks on both ends. These battens are usually 25 mm or 38mm wide by 19mm thick and you will find these sizes as standard in most diy sheds and timber merchants. Despite the versatile selection it isn t unusual for a railing product to not fit a space exactly.

Use a measuring tape to mark the panel at the appropriate length. This will give you the cleanest most finished looking cut. In these situations customers are advised to purchase vinyl railing that is slightly too large. If the fence panel attaches to the posts using routed postholes add a couple of inches so the rails on the panel are long enough to fit in the holes.

Keep in mind that when you install vinyl fencing you have to place the posts in the ground deeper than wood or metal posts. Hold the railing tight against the fence with one hand. Cut slowly through the panel moving carefully along your line to avoid chipping or cracking the fence. Place a mark on your vinyl fence panel using a pencil and a straight edge.

Saw between fence panels or pickets not through them. Cutting sections to fit it s rare to end up with full width sections of fence for an entire yard. For cutting vinyl fence again use a circular saw with a vinyl cutting blade. How to cut vinyl fence panels using a tape measure measure the length between the posts where you ll install your vinyl fence.

Installing a vinyl fence.