Step 1
Use a string line to provide a guide for the position of the posts.
Mark out & dig the holes for the posts. For our 70mm x 70mm post we recommend a hole 200mm circumference by 600mm depth.
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Step 2
Insert post. Use a spirit level to ensure it is level in both directions & correctly positioned against the string line. Posts need to be set at the correct width.
Step 3
Fill the hole with post mix (use manufacturer's instructions). Adjust post into position and support until post mix sets.
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Step 4
Please check that tops of each post are at a uniform height, unless there is a change in heights required (posts can be left oversized and cut to correct height later).
Step 5
Repeat steps 2-4 as needed. Use spirit level to check each post is at correct height for panels.
Step 6
Screw panels into posts:
Screw panels into posts using 4.5mm x 50mm steel screws (minimum of 3 per side).
Ensure the top of each panel is level .
Additional panels meet over the centre of the post, with the first and last sitting flush at the ends.
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(If installing top capping)
95mm x 45mm if panels fixed to face of posts:
Align with front slat of panel and screw down into top of posts using 4.5mm/5mm x 100mm screws (these should be plugged or filled).
**Fixing strips required**
Screw fixing strips to the inside of posts, set back by the thickness of the panel.
Screw panels into fixing strip using 4.5mm x 50mm steel screws (minimum of 3 per side).
Ensure the top of each panel is level.
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(If installing top capping)
70mm x 45mm if panels fixed between posts:
Align with the front edge of the post and screw down into top of posts using 4.5mm/5mm x 100mm screws (these should be plugged or filled).
For panels used horizontally, use jointing strip to fix panels together across the middle as above.
Download the Guide - Vista Screen Horizontal Fixing Using Posts (694KB)
