How do you install Trex Fencing?
Trex Fencing is considered a DIY product, and thus is designed to be intuitive in how it is installed. More details for installing Trex Fencing can be found by referring to our Installation Resources, but the general idea is pretty simple. Below, we will walk you through a brief overview of how a section of Seclusions and Horizons fencing is installed. Keep in mind that this overview won't include all of the specific measurements and cuts that may be required, but you should have a pretty good idea of how to install Trex by the time you've looked over this post.
First, let's talk about Seclusions:
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Posts are installed first, similar to any fencing project. For a 6 foot high fence, we generally recommend burying our 9 foot posts at least 30 inches into the ground. Care should be taken to ensure that posts are level and evenly spaced. For reference, Trex Seclusions fence sections should be 8 feet (96'') wide on center of the posts. Concrete is used to secure the posts in place.
2. 
Brackets are then installed on each posts (one on the top, one on the bottom). These will support the top and bottom rails.
3. 
Our aluminum bottom rails provide strength to the fence to protect it from sagging. Composite bottom rail covers are sleeved over the aluminum, and the rail is then placed over the bottom brackets.
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The first and last pickets are screwed to the posts, and then the rest of the pickets interlock together to finish the section.
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The top rail is then cut to length and secured over the pickets.
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Post caps are then installed. We offer three designs; Flat cap, Pyramid cap, or Crown cap.
Hopefully that was straight-forward enough. Now, let's move on to installing Horizons.
1. 
Your fence posts will be buried exactly the same way you would for Seclusions.
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Brackets will be screwed into the top of the posts, (Note: this is different than the Seclusions fencing that requires a bracket on the top and and the bottom).
3. 
Hang the top horizontal rail from the brackets.
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Screw in the back vertical rails, keeping them flush with the posts.
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Hang the first picket onto the top rail, and then hang the rest of them on down, stopping right before you ang the last picket.
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Slide the bottom rail over the last picket, and then hang the picket.
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Screw in the vertical front rails, and securely insert any remaining screws to secure the metal frame.
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Install your post caps and there you have it! One section of Trex Horizons Fencing ready to go.
Depending on your level of experience, you may be feeling either really confident after reading this post, or you may still be feeling a bit overwhelmed at the idea of installing your fence. Keep in mind that our team is here and ready to help you every step of the way. Also keep in mind that you probably have fencers in your area that are willing to install your project for you. If you would like some help finding a contractor in your area, then give our team a call at 877-700-8739 and we will be more than willing to help you get connected with someone.