Iron-Fence Shop STRONGHOLD IRON, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...1 STRONGHOLD IRON INSTALLATION GUIDE Revised 01 16 ...

Page 2: ...ous Supplies 4 Determining Post Hole Placement 5 Run Your String Line 5 Determining Post Spacing for Panels and Gates 6 Fence Panel Post Spacing 6 Walk and Driveway Gate Post Spacing 6 Digging Your Post Holes 9 Setting Your Posts in Concrete Standard Posts 11 Setting Your Posts on a Surface Flange Posts 12 Installing the Fence Panels 14 Trimming a Fence Panel 16 Installing Fence Panels in a Sloped...

Page 3: ...ilities Marked Even if you are not required to obtain a fence permit call to have your utilities marked It is important to know what s buried below before you begin digging post holes Simply dial 811 and they will get you in contact with your local utility provider to come out and mark any buried lines at no charge They will typically come out within 24 48 hours and will mark any buried utilities ...

Page 4: ...ny bags you will need You will need to know the following to utilize the online calculators o Size of your posts o Diameter of the hole usually 3x the post size o Depth of the hole o Number of posts Large Size Gravel optional While this is optional adding gravel to the bottom of your post hole will allow for drainage of moisture and less chance of post heaving sinking due to freezing ground or exc...

Page 5: ... any string that will be easily visible and able to pulled taught will work Using your marking spray paint mark on your grass where the fence will go This will act as your guide for laying the string line out When tapping your rebar in ground and running your string line keep in mind that the string line should be the outside edge of your post and NOT the center of the fence line For corners and e...

Page 6: ...ize fence post you have refer to your itemized invoice or measure one face of the post For example 96 Fence Panel 2 Fence Post 98 on center measurement This measurement holds true for full size and trimmed fence panels If you had to trim a fence panel at the end of a run you would simply substitute the 96 fence panel part of the equation with the width of your trimmed fence panel ex 57 Fence Panel...

Page 7: ...te Width Double Gate Width 5 5 J Bolt Hinge Walk Gates Yes 3 6 7 J Bolt Hinge Driveway Gates Yes 3 to 4 6 to 8 Self Closing Hinge Walk Gates No 3 4 1 5 Figure 2 Hinge Width Table NOTE Covers all models of self closing hinge Figure 3 5 5 J Bolt Hinge 7 J Bolt Hinge Self Closing Hinge Next let s determine which style of latch was supplied in your order If you are unsure which latch you have you can ...

Page 8: ...n Center Using that equation let s calculate the gate post on center measurement for the following situation o 48 Wide Single Gate one leaf o 3 for 5 5 J Bolt Hinge o 1 for Gravity Latch o 2 Posts Being Used 48 Gate 3 Hinge 1 Latch 2 Post 54 On Center for Gate Posts If you were installing a double walk gate or double driveway gate two leafs make up the total width then you would need to use the do...

Page 9: ...r location you marked should be the center of your hole Dig outwards from there Your posthole should be situated so that when you place the post in the center its outer edge is touching against the string line Figure 6 Post Hole Should be Positioned so That The Centered Post Will Contact Your String Line Be sure to dig your post hole as straight down as possible If you live in an area that freezes...

Page 10: ...e You would set your post so that 4 2 was sticking up above ground and your post hole was 2 10 deep 4 2 above ground 2 10 buried 7 post length EXAMPLE Let s say we have a 4 tall fence with a flat top style 7 long posts and we want a 2 gap at the bottom You would set your post so that 4 3 5 was sticking up above ground and your post hole was 2 9 deep 4 3 5 above ground 2 8 5 buried 7 post length Th...

Page 11: ...ixed start on a corner or end in your layout Before you set your post into the hole look on all 4 sides for a seam running up the post It may be hard to see without angling the post in the light When orienting your post in the hole make sure that seam is pointing inward or outward on your property for all the posts You do not want that seam to be on the side of the post where you are attaching the...

Page 12: ... the post in the hole Once it has reached that point you can shovel dirt over the concrete in the last 2 4 It s often a good idea to mound the dirt above the yard line to allow for the soil to settle without leaving a depression Ideally this will be done the day you set the posts so that if it rains or snows water does not begin pooling and saturating the still curing concrete Setting Your Posts o...

Page 13: ...g a drill with a hammer drill action The hammer action will make drilling go much faster and smoother Set your posts around your layout at the proper spacing For any ends near a wall be sure to take into account the 1 25 the flange sticks out on each side As you set your posts be sure to check they are standing level You may need to shim under the flange to get the post level if your surface is no...

Page 14: ...elines on curing time This can vary greatly depending on the type of concrete used and the ambient outside temperature There are only four components required when hanging your iron fence panels o Fence Post and Post Cap o Fence Panel o Iron Brackets o Self Tapping Screws Figure 10 Main Fence Components Fence Post Bracket Screw and Fence Panel ...

Page 15: ... panel spaced off the ground to place under the panel when positioning and installing them Make sure your fence panel is level top to bottom and located at the center of the post Once you have the fence panel positioned grab your self tapping screws and a power screwdriver or drill Position the fence panel and slide your brackets up against the post Place the self tapping screw through the hole of...

Page 16: ... adjust your post spacing wider so that you can still fit a bracket over the two lower rails Leave yourself some wiggle room on post placement with the Puppy Picket panels After marking the cut use your selected tool and cut through the horizontal rail Be sure to file or grind down any burrs and apply touch up paint to the bare metal Installation of the cut panel will be the same as a regular full...

Page 17: ...rom the prior one to maintain a uniform height off the ground If the slope is too severe you may need to cut your panels into smaller widths and do incremental steps with additional posts Post hole depths and above ground measurements will also need to be adjusted so there is enough post sticking up to intercept the fence on the higher ground end of the panel Figure 12 Backfilled with Stones Figur...

Page 18: ... will contact the post but not so much it spills out when you install the cap If your cast iron cap has the screw hole in the base be sure to not put adhesive over or near the hole so that it does not come out of that hole when you press the cap on If your cast iron caps do have the hole be sure you orient all your caps on the posts so that the hole is facing in the same direction We do our best t...

Page 19: ...on our steel posts If you are utilizing other gate hardware or mounting the gate to a surface other than a steel post such as a wood post or masonry pillar please consult your Iron Fence Shop salesperson for assistance on installation Determine Your Gate Hardware We offer several options in hinges and latches for our walk and driveway gates Consult figures 16 and 17 below to determine which hinges...

Page 20: ...e bottom gate gap with the bottom gap of the fence panels If you live in an area that receives heavier snow fall be sure to account for snow pack and ice when planning the gap under your gate Make sure that your chosen hinge mounting location will not interfere or come in contact with any horizontal rails or decorative features of the gate Safetech Self Closing Hinges If you are utilizing Safetech...

Page 21: ...d apply a small amount of touch up paint to the hole before installing any hardware Mount the flat portion of the j bolt against the post using the supplied hinge hardware kit bolts These will be the silver bolts of varying length in the clear bag NOTE You will not use all of the bolts in the bag There are enough bolts for a set two of the j bolt hinges and in every length to accommodate post size...

Page 22: ...ame Use the two adjusting nuts to move the gate frame left right if adjustments are necessary NOTE If you are installing a larger gate the threaded portion of the j bolt and the backing plate will separate so that you can install them separately You would then lift the gate up and insert the male portion of the j bolt hinge back into the female portion Just be careful not to lose the ball bearing ...

Page 23: ...e concerned about fitment you can pre drill a smaller pilot hole to locate the self tapping screw when attach the arm Drop Rod Double Gates Only If you have a double gate to be manually opened you will need to install a drop rod on one or both leafs to keep it the gate stationary in the center Do not rely on a latch alone to hold a double gate shut Mount the drop rod brackets on the inside propert...

Page 24: ...ep an eye on the fence for the first couple weeks for any missed scuffs or scratches to bare metal and touch them up It s not uncommon for some small rust spots to show on items such as the brackets and caps since they can get roughed up during shipping and installation Simply touch the spots up once and you should have no further issues Inspect your fence yearly for any damage that went to bare m...