Install Standard Composite Fence Panels

Begin by securing the l-brackets into each end of the base capping rail with a hammer. Once secured, position the base rail between your two composite fence posts. Secure at either end by drilling the 4mm x 25mm self-tapping screws through the l-bracket and post.

Begin by slotting the fence boards between your posts. The tongue and grooved design allows for the boards to be easily stacked on top of one another. Ensure that the open groove of the fence board is installed facing towards the ground and that a gap of 4mm is observed between the end of the fence board and the inside of the post.

Should you be installing NeoTimber’s Deluxe fence boards, care must be taken to ensure that the finish of the boards is considered when building your panels. There is a distinct woodgrain on one side of the fence board and a brushed finish on the flip side. NeoTimber® recommend installing them in a uniform fashion with each finish orientated in the same direction.

Dependent on the length of your fence panel, there may be a need to cut the boards to fit. This can be done using cutting equipment that is typically used for timber.

Install the top capping rail in a similar fashion to how the base capping rail was installed. Secure the l-fixing with a padded foam insert into the capping rail before placing the rail on top of the final fence board. The padded foam insert of the l-bracket should sit on top of the final fence board. Secure at either end by drilling the 4mm x 25mm self-tapping screws through the bracket and the post.

Should you be installing your panel using NeoTimber’s composite post set for soft or hard ground, composite post inserts and post caps will complete your panel installation.

Composite fence post inserts can be inserted into the grooved-channel of the posts. Smaller blanking strips are provided also to slot between the top capping rail and the top of the post in order to cover the l-bracket. These can be slid into place down the grooved profile of the post.

Fence post caps can be installed once the composite post inserts are fitted securely. Simply sit the post cap over the composite post and secure using the colour-coded screw.