The precise directions for installing a vinyl porch fence can vary slightly depending upon the manufacturer. Assuming the vinyl porch fence you wish to construct is actually on an existing deck or porch, you will want to purchase vinyl railing to install on your deck or porch. Vinyl railing comes in sections that can be easily locked together. Most manufacturers offer at least three different colors of vinyl railing to be used to make your vinyl porch fence. In addition, you can choose from different styles and heights, most commonly 36? and 42?, to match the style of your home.
Installing a vinyl porch fence is also made easy by the fact that pre-fabricated vinyl railings are also available for your steps. These vinyl railings also connect easily with the rest of the railings used to make your vinyl porch fence. Special posts can be purchased to connect these railings together. In addition to helping you create a stable vinyl porch fence, these posts help hide the hardware used and create an attractive fence for your home. To further add your own unique touch, you can even purchase post caps from most vinyl fencing manufactures.
Attaching Your Vinyl Porch Fence to Your Home
To attach your vinyl porch fence to your home and to a concrete patio, you will need to use a concrete anchor to attach a solid pipe to the patio. You can then slip the rail that butts up against your home over the pipe. Using a wall mount, you can then attach the entire assembly to your home.
If you are adding your vinyl porch fence onto a wooden porch, on the other hand, you will run the pipe through your decking and attach it to the substructure. In both cases, it is a good idea to attach the supporting pipe to the home in a couple locations to add to the overall stability of the vinyl porch fence. Each subsequent section of your vinyl railing can then be attached in a similar way to your cement or wooden porch in order to create a beautiful and long-lasting vinyl porch fence.
