How do you install a Trex Fence post?

Installing Trex Fence posts is very similar to installing a wood fence post. Trex posts are self-supporting and do not need to be reinforced (with the exception of the hinge post for a gate) when installed up to eight-foot-tall. Trex posts won't rot, so you can set them directly in the ground. 

As per our Installation Guide, your post spacing should be determined by driving stakes into the ground and running a string along your property line, checking every now and then to make sure the string remains straight. Using spray paint, mark the location of each post, measuring in between each mark to ensure that posts are set 96'' apart on center (for Seclusions) or 97'' apart on center (for Horizons). 

Once post placement has been marked, you can begin digging your holes. Post holes should be dug to approximately 12'' in diameter and at least 30'' deep. The depth of your hole will depend upon local codes and frost lines. Place the post in the hole and use a level to ensure that the post is plumb (vertical) and level. Use the string line as a reference, but be careful not to press against the string with the post. Once the post is level, add in the concrete and secure it until the concrete is cured. 

If you need to mount the post on top of a pad or wall, the good news is the Trex posts are hollow so it is easy to sleeve them over steel or wood supports or embed them directly into the pad or wall. Two of the most common ways of accomplishing this are outlined in the following graphics. 

Be sure to check the viability of the pad's or wall's capacity to support a fence and environmental pressure like the wind. When it comes to installation, we strongly recommend reviewing the Installation Resources for the most in-depth information. And then, of course, call our team at 877-700-8739 if you have any additional questions.