How to Install Colorbond Fence

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Consult with neighbor and come to agreement that the fence requires replacing.

   Things like
   - Length, Height required, Slope,Trees, roots, Ground, and consider colour.
   
   You may need to have the boundary surveyed. , There are many suppliers and prices vary.
   
   Also, not all metal fencing is Colorbond steel.
   
   Some is imported. , See list below. ,,, make sure you leave two apart for the end posts. ,,,,, (You may need to cut a rail to adjust the length). , No concrete yet.
   
   And the fence bottom rails should all be in. ,, This supports the post when you run the top string. , Make it real tight. ,, Up and down until the top string clears the ground by 1820 mm for the full length of the fence. (To check your level if it is a dead straight fence
   - stand back about 4 meters and line the string up on the brickwork of a close house with your eye, this works well). ,,, Line up close to final position before adding concrete.
   
   They will start lower than the top string.
   
   Lift them up after you tip in some concrete.
   
   The centre top of the post should just touch the string. ,,,, Pop in your first sheet and drop the rail down on it.
   
   Slide it all the way into the post. lift the top rail enough to get the next sheet in and then move the top rail down again until the last sheet just fits in were it will overlap.
   
   Insert the last sheet and push the top rail back down so the screw can be re-installed. ,, (strong wind area) , Clean up.
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   Step 2: Get contractors to quote for the work if you don't plan on doing it yourself.

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   Step 3: If you do think you can erect your own fence:

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   Step 4: Inspect the site were the fence will be installed.

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   Step 5: Purchase the materials.

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   Step 6: Ensure you have the tools.

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   Step 7: Remove the old fence and clear and level the fence line.

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   Step 8: Run a string line at about 150mm above the ground along the fence line.

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   Step 9: Screw the colorbond posts together.

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    Step 10: Dig a hole approx 600mm deep x 200mm x 200mm at one end.

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    Step 11: Drop an end post in.

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    Step 12: Push a bottom rail into the end post and dig your next hole.

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    Step 13: Drop in the next post.

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    Step 14: Repeat all the way to the other end.

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    Step 15: You now should have a post in each hole.

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    Step 16: Using dry Rapid Set or Kwik set concrete half fill each end hole to steady the end posts.

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    Step 17: Support the end posts with a top rail pushed into each end post at a 45 deg with one end in on the ground.

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    Step 18: run a string from each end post across the top centre of each end post.

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    Step 19: Measure 1820 mm approx down from the string to the ground.

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    Step 20: Adjust the end posts as required.

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    Step 21: All holes will have 2 x 20kg bags of Rapid set.Add water as you fill the holes with concrete.

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    Step 22: Now fully concrete the end posts.

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    Step 23: Make your way along the fence concreting each post.

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    Step 24: Now all the posts are done screw the top rails on for the full length.

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    Step 25: Now screw the bottom rails at 1810 mm or 1800 mm depending on your sheet length.

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    Step 26: Unscrew one end of each rail.

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    Step 27: Insert sheets one by one.

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    Step 28: Continue for the full length.

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    Step 29: Fit screws to other side if required.

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    Step 30: Finished.

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