Tips for Instalation

Installation Tips

Installation is really easy if you follow the instructions. Here are some additional tips to make the installation even easier, and some things that you absolutely avoid doing. If you did make a mistake there are methods to correct most of them. Read on for more information.

TimberWolf^© PRO INSTALLATION TIPS

General Tips

Be sure to follow the instructions provided with the product or available on our website.

Maintain (transport & store) the fence components on a flat surface to prevent bending and twisting.

If TimberWolf® Fencing distorts due to improper storage, it can be bent back into shape by applying pressure to re-straighten.

TimberWolf® cuts like wood…coarse-toothed saw blades will minimize clogging.

If it becomes necessary to clean TimberWolf® Composite Fencing, use a power washer or, on tougher stains, a mild solution of detergent, such as Tri-Sodium Phosphate (TSP) with a stiff nylon brush.

TimberWolf® Composite Fencing CAN be painted with high quality exterior primer and top coat. However, it is not recommended to paint, since painting will require regular maintenance, defeating a major benefit of TimberWolf® Composite Fencing and will void the warranty.

Tips for Setting Posts

Maintain a maximum of 72” post center to post center.

Be sure to use the correct diameter and thickness of steel pipe. (Use a 2 3/8” OD x 8’ long pipe ONLY for the 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 75” composite sleeve and a 2 7/8” OD x 8’ long pipe ONLY for the 4” x4” posts.)

Confirm the pipe is vertical in both planes.

Mix concrete with as little water as possible…a soupy mix increases the difficulty in maintaining posts level while concrete sets. Allow sufficient time for concrete to set ~ 24 hours.

Sleeve the TimberWolf® Composite Post sleeve over the steel pipe, anchor with two tap screws.

Make certain the footing is designed for the local conditions. Adjust post hole depths to frost line and soil bearing requirements

Fence footings should not exceed legally established property lines … consult real estate agents line plot or a professional surveyor.

Consult local building codes and building permits, as well as obtain proper permits.

Consult local utility companies for locations of underground cables or pipelines.

Tips for Attaching Rails

Double check that the rail brackets are vertical and the same distance from the back of the post at each location.

Backer rails must never be more than eight inches (8”) from the top or bottom of the pickets

Backer rails must never be spaced more than thirty-four inches (34”) apart. Use an additional rail if necessary.

Attach 3 backer rails on a six foot high fence with brackets to the posts or use the face mount option, with or without brackets. Leave a small (1/8”) gap between the ends of the backer rails and the posts.

Tips for Attaching Pickets

Apply small bead of TimberWolf® adhesive to all backer rails before attaching the pickets with screws, nails or staples.

Attach each fence board with exterior fasteners (screws, nails, staples) – 2 per rail, for a total of 6 per board.

Tips for Gates

Use Heavy Duty Gate Hardware or TimberWolf™ Heavy Duty Gate Kit (all hardware included to build a walk or drive gate)

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