How to install vinyl fence on a slope?
Summary
Installing a vinyl fence on a slope can be tricky, but it's definitely achievable. Forum users have different approaches, from racking the panels to stepping the fence, and even building a small dirt berm. The best method depends on the severity of the slope and the desired look. Some users also suggest considering the placement of gates on sloped yards to ensure functionality.
To handle installing a vinyl fence on a slope, here's what our forum users are saying:
- For a significant slope (40-45 degrees), one user inquired if standard vinyl picket fence panels could be racked enough or if special order panels were necessary. -- CookeCarpentry, Contractortalk
- One user was seeking advice on installing a privacy fence on a sloped yard without using pre-made panels, preferring a parallel look to the stepped look. -- missamy018, DIYchatroom
- When dealing with gaps under a vinyl fence due to a slope, one user suggested options like a small dirt berm covered with cobblestones or creating planting beds to raise the area. -- A. Danger Powers, DIYchatroom
- Another user pointed out the importance of considering the gate placement on a sloped yard, suggesting moving it to a more level area if possible. -- ryansdiydad, DIYchatroom
Post Mentions
- What is your budget for addressing this? Are you wanting to do it yourself or hire someone? I ask the latter as the "easy" fixes will be more labor issues than materials. With the slope & drainage of that area getting a small dirt berm to not washout will be a problem. You could cover the small...
- To all of you fence guys - got an inquiry from a customer about a vinyl scalloped picket fence (4' high). A majority of this is on a slope (40-45 degrees). I know these panels have the ability to rack to an extent, but can they be racked for that type of incline?? Do I need to special...
- Building a privacy fence on a slope *picture included* I am looking to have a privacy fence in my back yard. I got a quote from Lowe's for installation and materials for almost $4000. I did the math and if we can do it ourselves, it will only be about $1500 for materials. Big difference!! If my...
- Agree with fix'n..not sure what else they do with a gate trying to span what seems to be a pretty high slope over a short distance.. The gate just seems to be in the worst possible place.. Could u put the gate to the right where the fence seems to be a bit more level..?
- HI there! Thanks for the input and ideas...definitely trying to keep it as inexpensive as possible, but if dirt work is the best permanent solution to the gap, than I would be open to leveling it out. I'd love some pictures of ways I can make the front look better on both sides... I thought...
- I'm pretty confused with everything in this thread. OP...did the contract for fence installation state that your fence would match the height of your neighbors? Or is the whole thing yours? If the whole fence is yours, then they need to come back and make it the same height all the way...
- That post confused me, too, - - I'm not so sure that's what he meant to say, - - but mdshunk got it right, - - the best and proper way is with gravel at the bottom, concrete on the sides, and grass on top, - - slope the top of the concrete away from the post.
- I'm trying to build a steal wire fence with a slight slope, my question is what is the way to do this if there is anyone that tried this before or do I need a special tools to make it easier?
- What kind of wire, ranch fence style or welded wire? Of course it's been done before. The tools you need are what every fence contractor should already have.
- What is your construction trade? https://www.contractortalk.com/threads/whos-allowed-to-join-contractortalk-com.394977/
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- Building a privacy fence on a slope *picture included* I am looking to have a privacy fence in my back yard. I got a quote from Lowe's for installation and materials for almost $4000. I did the math and if we can do it ourselves, it will only be about $1500 for materials. Big difference!! If my...