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INSTALLATION

EZR Fencing is by far the easiest pipe fence to install on the market.  It requires four easy steps, Layout, Drill or Dig, Install Posts, Install Rails and Rods, oh yeh, add water to the dry concrete.

Layout

Okay, there are two ways to layout your fence.  One is to use stakes to tie off your strings. Or if you dont't have stakes, you could set your end posts and tie your string to those.  Be sure that your strings are on one side of the post.  To set the end posts just put in dry concrete and tamp in tight.  Do not wet.  Once your strings are pulled tight, using marking paint, paint the string with 8' centers.  If the length of the fence does not lay out to perfect 8' sections, leave the last section short.  If you end up with only 2 feet or so,  Divide the last two section and make two 5' sections.  More work, but looks better.

Drill / Dig Holes

Once your layout is complete, drill or dig all of your holes.  We recommend using a 9" diameter hole, drilled 2 1/2' to 3' deep.  Anything smaller and your shaving holes because they are off a little bit.  Anything larger and you spend more money on more concrete.  Once all of the holes are complete, drop all of the posts into the holes, leaning them away from the string.  Next, set two 50 or 60 lb sacks of concrete next to each hole.  We are now ready to install the posts.

To make things a bit easier.  Run a string at the top of the two end posts.  If you are working on a long run, you may need to set a post in the middle to hold the top string up.  The string will sag but thats okay.  It's just a guide.  Now using a spacer, anything that is 93" long will work, start setting the posts.  Starting at the end post, set the spacer in place and using a magnetic level, level the post next the spacer and next to your top and bottom strings.  As a tip, keep the posts about 1/4" away from the string.  Each time a post touches the string, the string is pushed out of line which creates a bow in the fence.  Another tip is to leave the concrete about 2" lower than the ground so that you can cover it up with dirt.  This makes a better looking fence and prevents your horse from stepping on the concrete and possibly getting injured.

Install Posts

Install Rails and Rods

Now that all of the posts are installed, start istalling the rails.  Starting with the bottom rail, insert one end of the rail onto the post, sliding it far enough into the post to insert the other end.  Install all of the rails in that section, bottom to top and move on to the next section.  Install all of the rails and then come back and install the drop rods.  Slide the drop rod into the first two rails and pull the two rails out.  This will put the drop rod right along the inside edge of the post.  By doing this you know right where the drop rod will be.  As you go to the next rail, pull the rail out, locate the hole to the top and slide the rail back in so the hole is just inside the post.  As you slide the rod down, roll it between your fingers.  As the rod goes through each rail, pull each rail out to be sure the rod is tight up against the inside of the post.

Straighten and Water

Now that the rails and rods are in place, straighten the fence using one person at the end of the fence.  The top string sags so you will need to lift and drop some posts to make it perfect.  Now that it is straight, add water to the concrete.  Add water a few times to be sure that the concrete soaks all the way through.  Now just let the concrete set for about four days.  Put the caps on after the concrete is set because the caps will have to be put on with a hammer  to get them straight and tight.  But, before you put the caps on, be sure that all of the drop rods are in.  The construction goes so fast, it is easy to overlook a rod or two.  Thats all it takes for the horses to get out.  Cover the concrete with dirt and the fence is complete.