Fitting the panel to the post (without adjustment)

For instructions on adjusting panel size, attaching to a wall, and corner posts see other instructions below.

The gap between each post should be 1842mm (72.5ins). All panels can be adjusted either by nailing on an Add-on to make the panel bigger, or a panel adjustment kit to make it smaller.

Always start to fit the panels at a wall, or corner post (see further instructions below for fitting to a wall or corner post).

Now place the first panel into the slot between the posts.

Support the bottom of the panel near each post with a brick or piece of wood to make the panel rest level at the height you want it to be at.

If you are using a gravel board then use this to determine the height.

Use a spirit level to make sure the panel is level at the top, and level and in line with the one next to it, adjust as needed.

posts are predrilled with several pairs of holes, mark the ones you decide to use with a felt tip, and be consistent with either front set or back set of holes.

Use 3 holes per side for both an 1800mm(6’), and 1500mm(5’) panels.

Use 2 holes per side for both the 1200mm(4’), and 900mm(3’) panels.

Use 1 hole per side for the trellis top.

Hole heights should be 300mm(1’) from the top and bottom of each panel, and in the larger panels the third hole is placed in the middle between the other two. A trellis top just needs a single hole in the middle of each side frame.

If gravel boards are being used then an allowance for the height is needed.

Note. Some panels have a back and a front appearance, which can be different. Make sure they are all fitted the same way

Choose whether the bolts are to be fitted on your side of the fence (normal) or your neighbours, and make sure that when you drill the panel they are all drilled on the same side.

If using an  H post. With the first panel adjusted for height and level and resting in the slot of the post, drill the bolt holes in both side frames at each end of the panel from the open side of each post  (left and right). Use the hole in the post to locate the new hole to be drilled in the panel on both ends of the panel

Insert the next panel along and adjust it for level, drill this panel on both ends, using the hole in the previous panel as a guide and the open end of the next post. As all the holes in each panel are drilled the bolts can be inserted and the panels fixed (see panel bolting and fixing below).

If using existing concrete posts. Follow the general positioning instructions immediately above and having located the panels into the slots of the concrete post, decide where to place the holes and then drill the panel and mark the post and drill it with a masonry bit; then drill the next panel along. Repeat for each hole and all posts.

Bolting and fixing

Panel Bolting. Put a nut and washer onto one end of the bolt and pass it through the hole in the panel, through the post and through to the next panel; now put the other washer and nut onto the other end.

Bolt adjustment. Assuming all your gaps are correct, you have to allow for the expansion and contraction of the panel, so only adjust the special Nylock nuts to expose 3 threads of the bolt beyond the top of each nut. If the gaps are incorrect refer to drawing below.

It is necessary to leave an air gap between the panel and the post of  8mm on a warm day and up to 16mm on a cold cloudy day. Trellis only needs a 10mm gap between the post and itself.

Now repeat the same process for all the bolts on every panel along the fence.

Fixing Trellis and gravel boards.

Trellis should be screwed to the panel where the trellis and panel touch using the 3 screws supplied.

Panels should be screwed to the gravel boards where the gravel board and panel touch using the 2 screws supplied.

Fitting the panel to the post (with adjustment)

If the gap between posts is wider or shorter than 1840mm(72.5ins), then you will need to adjust the panel to ensure the gap between the post and the panel is 16mm on a cold day and 8mm on a warm day. Always measure the width of the panel when it has been outside for an hour to reach a size relative to the ambient temperature.

Note It is better to adjust the panels as cold as possible. Test the temperature of the panel by touching it into the palm of your hand : width measurements would be:-

ü       If it is cool to the touch 1810mm + or – 5mm.

ü       If it is warm to the touch 1830mm + or – 5mm.                         

If you need to make the panel wider by either 18mm or 36mm, nail an  Add-on, which is a strip 40mm x 18mm to either one or both ends of the panel.

 If you want to make the panel width smaller, to fit with a leaning post or a smaller gap. Ensure that the panel is smaller than the gap between the H of the posts by 15mm. Mark the panel and use the panel adjustment kit which contains 2 strips and some nails. On a flat hard surface place the strips (having first cut them to correct length to fit) in the marked position, one on the front and one under the panel and nail up by placing a nail at the top and bottom. Then nail also at each point where the panel sheets overlap. Use a hand or jigsaw to cut off the excess section of the panel.

If required the open face of the H post can be finished off with an fillet

Finishing Off

All the posts should be regular in height and follow any slope of the ground. If you use a string along the top you can judge this easily. Adjust the height of any post at the top by sawing off any excess. Where you have a height change from one panel to the next, you may wish to cover up the exposed metal section by inserting into the slot a piece of cut to length t fillet. It will push fit in to the slot and you can make it look good by running a bead of brown silicone sealant down both edges.Trim off the excess length of bolt prior to fitting the fillet in both first and last posts.

Now place and push fit on the post cap supplied, if it is a little tight, use a piece of wood or rubber mallet to firmly but gently knock it on to make it fit level.

Bank up the soil, stand back and admire the job.

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