Fences and Gates - Vinyl fence--slats fell out--how to fix
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tomzane
08-16-09, 11:13 AM
We have a 6-foot high vinyl fence with vertical slats. Vandals pushed out several of them. How do I put them back inside the fence? Thanks for your help.
Wirepuller38
08-17-09, 12:33 PM
Post a photo so we can see what you see.
GregsFence
09-07-09, 08:51 PM
Assuming you have a solid board fence, tounge and groove...
The top rail on this type of fence typically has a knotch/lock so that when inserted into the post the plastic clip end of the rail is locked into the post. This is done for the installation end of fencing. This lock has less purpose while the fence is already installed.
So , with this, If the fence you have is the same as described above I would use a flat screw driver to slide into the crack between the posts routed hole and the side of rail that is inserted into it. One side at a time you would need to push the clip like anchor back into the rail. Making the rail flat on both sides. Once the rail is flat you would be able to push it away from the post. Thus removing the top rail from the post as well as the section of materials.
Once removed, you would need to slide the pickets back into place. Once back into place you would have to slide the top rail back onto the top of the pickets. Once done you would be able to reverse the procedure so that you can reinsert the top rail into the post. You would not have to lock the rail in place. For the most part the rail will just remain there, in place and not move for any reason.
This type of repair would be much easier if you had the help of a friend. It can be done alone, but it is always a lot easier with the extra help.
Good luck... I know this is a lot to grab, so if you are still a little lost as to what I am trying to explain come back, ask.. and I will try my best to say it like I would do it myself.
I hope this works for you ...
Good luck
Gregs Fence ~
The top rail on this type of fence typically has a knotch/lock so that when inserted into the post the plastic clip end of the rail is locked into the post. This is done for the installation end of fencing. This lock has less purpose while the fence is already installed.
So , with this, If the fence you have is the same as described above I would use a flat screw driver to slide into the crack between the posts routed hole and the side of rail that is inserted into it. One side at a time you would need to push the clip like anchor back into the rail. Making the rail flat on both sides. Once the rail is flat you would be able to push it away from the post. Thus removing the top rail from the post as well as the section of materials.
Once removed, you would need to slide the pickets back into place. Once back into place you would have to slide the top rail back onto the top of the pickets. Once done you would be able to reverse the procedure so that you can reinsert the top rail into the post. You would not have to lock the rail in place. For the most part the rail will just remain there, in place and not move for any reason.
This type of repair would be much easier if you had the help of a friend. It can be done alone, but it is always a lot easier with the extra help.
Good luck... I know this is a lot to grab, so if you are still a little lost as to what I am trying to explain come back, ask.. and I will try my best to say it like I would do it myself.
I hope this works for you ...
Good luck
Gregs Fence ~