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Vinyl fences are very resilient, so they don't require a lot of maintenance. If some part does pause, your fence is also like shooting fish in a barrel to take apart and reassemble. The most difficult task is finding an identical replacement piece. Once y'all have it, you can quickly connect it to the existing parts. Your repaired fence tin can and so serve every bit a characteristic of your home for many years.

Things You Should Know

  • If a panel breaks on your vinyl debate, simply remove the top rail and console from the department you lot want to supercede, slide the new panels into place, and replace the runway.
  • You can besides supercede the rail by cutting it to length, removing the damaged rail, and sliding the new rail into the holes on the fence mail service.
  • If one of the posts gets damaged, unscrew the pinnacle rails, dig up the damaged mail, set the new post in identify with concrete, and reattach the track and panels.

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    Order similar replacement panels. You lot tin can search online to find many dissimilar fence styles. If you tin, contact the fence's manufacturer to get new panels identical to the former ones. Take a motion picture of your debate and send information technology to companies to ensure you go the right panels.[one]

    • Try to become replacement parts that are the same size and look as close as possible to the residue of your argue.
    • Home comeback stores may also sell fence parts and repair kits.

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    Unscrew the height rail at the ends. The top rail attaches to the closest posts. Expect for a pair of screws at the ends, securing the rail to those posts. Plow the screws counterclockwise to remove them, and so fix them aside.[2]

    • These screws may be underneath the caps on the posts. Gently lift them with a hammer and chisel if y'all can't remove them by hand.
    • Keep the screws in a condom spot, such equally a airtight container, and then they can be reused subsequently.

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    Remove the screws from the damaged panels. Now that the rails is free, locate the screws on the panels. If your fence's panels have pickets, or vertical bars, behind them, the screws may exist at the console's ends. Turn them counterclockwise to remove them.[iii]

    • Non all fences have pickets or screws. Your fence's panels may be held in place with brackets, which you tin can slide the panels out of.

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    Slide the panels out of the contend. Lift the peak track off of the console you demand to supervene upon. So, pull the panel up to remove information technology. If you took off all of the screws earlier, the panel should come off of the contend easily.[iv]

    • If the panel is next to a post, it may be attached with side brackets. Carefully move the console to the side and out of the brackets.

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    Cheque the alignment of the posts with a level. Before installing the new panels, make sure the fence posts are level. Concur a level against the side of each connecting post. If a post is positioned correctly, the level will exist appear flat from acme to bottom. Straighten the posts as needed.[5]

    • If your posts are held in the basis with concrete, they well-nigh probable volition not need to be adapted.

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    Slide the new panels into the fence. Fit each console over the lesser rail. Conform the panels carefully so each is level from summit to bottom. Slide them into whatever nearby brackets, and then place the peak rail over them. Make sure each panel looks evenly spaced in the fence.[vi]

    • In well-nigh fences, the panels volition fit right side by side to each other without leaving a gap.

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    Screw the panels and top rails in place. Expect for the spiral holes in the top and bottom ends of each console. Use these to fasten the panels to the stabilizing pickets, if your fence has them. Finish adjusting the top track, and then tighten the screws well-nigh the debate posts to secure it in place.[7]

    • If the spiral holes do not line up, you tin fill the existing panel holes with spray foam, so drill new holes 1 in (2.five cm) deep.

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    Remove the panels from the rails. If your fence's panels fasten to pickets, remove the screws at the top and lesser of the panels beginning. Then, slide the panels out of the track. Clear the rails completely.[viii]

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    Unscrew the rails from the posts. Each rail slides into holes on the posts. Yous will find a pair of screws holding the rail in position. Plow these counterclockwise and prepare them bated. Then, slide the rails off of the posts.[9]

    • Store the screws in a condom location and go along the old rails in case y'all need to measure them.

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    Mensurate the length of rail you need. You can do this past running tape mensurate from 1 postal service to another. Remember that each runway needs to have a piffling extra length in order to slide into the post holes. Add together almost 2 in (five.1 cm) onto the length.[10]

    • If you have the old track, you tin can also measure out it for use equally an estimate.

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    Wear prophylactic goggles and other protective gear. Before sawing into the rails, take the proper rubber precautions. Shield your eyes from droppings past wearing safety goggles. Cover your mouth by wearing a respirator.

    • Avoid wearing loose article of clothing or jewelry when operating a saw.

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    Cutting the rails to length with a circular saw. Prepare the new track on a workbench. Before cutting, mark where y'all need to make the cuts then you get the size of rails you demand. And so, advisedly cut through the rails.[11]

    • For the best results, cull a saw blade labeled for vinyl cutting. Fence companies and home comeback stores may sell these blades.

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    Slide the rail into the holes on the argue posts. Make sure the brackets for the panels are on the top side. Push the rail into the mail service holes until the track hangs in place. As long equally the rail is the correct length, it should fit.[12]

    • If the rail doesn't fit properly, cheque the length again. You may demand to cutting it a little shorter.

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    Screw the rail to the posts. Locate the screw holes on either terminate of the rail. You will need a pair of screws on each side. Twist them clockwise to lock the runway in place. When y'all're done, you tin begin installing the vinyl panels.[13]

    • The size of screws you lot need differ from rail to rail.
    • Screws are usually included with new rails, merely y'all tin can effort using the screws from the former rail.

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    Unscrew the connecting rails. Each runway slides into slots on the postal service and is held in identify with screws. Turn the screws counterclockwise to remove them. Pull both the height and bottom rail away from the postal service.[14]

    • If yous accept trouble installing a post, removing the rails and fence panels completely tin requite you more infinite.

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    Dig out the damaged mail service. Remove the old postal service as well equally any fragments that may be in the ground. If your post was held in place with concrete, you will need to dig up the concrete to remove information technology.[15]

    • To remove the concrete, dig out the clay around information technology. You can refill the hole later.

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    Measure where the new post will be placed. To figure out where to place the new postal service, measure the distance betwixt two existing posts. The new post should be placed an equal distance from the final post. Mark the location with paint, tape, or another indicator.[xvi]

    • The postal service needs to be fifty-fifty and straight or else the rails and panels will not fit correctly.

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    Dig a hole 3 ft (0.91 m) deep in the basis. Dig out the spot you marked before. Make the hole about 8 in (twenty cm) in bore. You lot tin can use a tape measure out to ensure the hole is the size you need.

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    Seal the pole in place with concrete. You will demand about 120 lb (54 kg) of premixed concrete for 1 post. Place the post in the hole. While someone holds the mail in position, make full the the pigsty with concrete. Pour the physical until it is about 4 in (10 cm) below the ground's surface.[17]

    • The other person should agree the post straight. If it doesn't wait correct, adjust information technology speedily before the concrete solidifies.

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    Reinstall the fence rails and panels. Fit the fence rail into the holes on the new post, and then begin sliding the panels onto the track. Screw the rails to the inside of the post. And then, attach the panels, screwing them in place if they as well utilize screws.[eighteen]

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  • Question

    How can I repair a break in one of the panels on my fence?

    Ryaan Tuttle

    Ryaan Tuttle is a Habitation Comeback Specialist and the CEO of Best Handyman Boston. With over 15 years of experience, Ryaan specializes in habitation improvement and property maintenance by leveraging technology and craftsmanship. Ryaan holds his Structure Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor Licenses. Dissimilar most handyman contractors, Best Handyman Boston is licensed and insured. Boston Magazine and LocalBest.com have named Best Handyman Boston the Best Handyman in Boston.

    Ryaan Tuttle

    Home Improvement Specialist

    Expert Answer

    You really would want to try to remove whatever console that is. Any repair that you would make to it would be temporary, and information technology would just suspension again over fourth dimension. You lot could try gluing it, just really information technology should be replaced if possible.

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  • Go along any actress panels you have after installing your fence.

  • There are many different vinyl argue styles, so finding the right parts tin take some fourth dimension and patience.

  • Take a picture of your fence so you lot tin become the correct replacement parts.

  • To keep your vinyl fence in good shape, you'll likely need to clean it approximately once or twice a year in addition to making whatever needed repairs.

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Things You'll Demand

  • Replacement panels
  • Screwdriver
  • Replacement rail
  • Screwdriver
  • Measuring tape
  • Safety goggles
  • Respirator
  • Circular saw
  • Replacement post
  • Screwdriver
  • Shovel
  • Cement
  • Water
  • Mixing container
  • Measuring tape

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