Cutting Vinyl Fence Rails

Vinyl is a popular material choice for homeowners and builders for a variety of projects.

Cutting vinyl fence rails.

You don t want to cut off any special grooves or channels in the pickets that create a secure picket to rail connection. If you cut down the height the rails will not match up with the placement of the holes. Keep in mind that when you install vinyl fencing you have to place the posts in the ground deeper than wood or metal posts. The vinyl fence rail notching tool is intended for use with notching out lock tabs and notching posts.

Vinyl fence panels do not deteriorate rust decay rot or yellow. Vinyl fencing is an ideal choice. Slide vinyl fence notchers into the end of your cut rail to re notch the rails of your fence. Vinyl fences are lightweight and easier to install than wood.

Notch posts without using a hack saw or tin snips. Anyone with basic carpentry skills can cut and assemble a vinyl railing in an afternoon. Assembly is like playing with a child s toy due to the prefabricated. Step 1 measure the vinyl fencing.

Saw between fence panels or pickets not through them. For cleaning up. How to cut install vinyl railings. Squeeze the notchers together like the ends of scissors to pop notches into the rail.

For notching out lock tabs when a panel is cut down to secure the rail into the post. One of our staff members demonstrates how we cut our vinyl materials. Get the new album up beat on i. Vinyl won t warp or rot like wood.

For best results hire a professional to install your new railing. For cutting vinyl fence again use a circular saw with a vinyl cutting blade. This notching tool can speed up the installation process. How to cut vinyl railings.

What to cut vinyl fence with. Kung fu maintenance shows how to cut vinyl fence posts rails trim fencing material leaving nice clean edges skill saw video. In fact paint will not even stick to the vinyl so painting is never necessary. With precise measurements and effective cutting tools you can transform your railings into the perfect size.

It is also lightweight and inexpensive. Go to the location in your yard where you plan to install the vinyl fencing and use the measuring tape to determine the height that you want the fence to be. We use this method for vinyl railing posts and pickets. These include fences deck rails and porch or stairway railings all of which are exposed to the elements and receive heavy use.

How do the pickets attach to the rails.