How to Repair a Vinyl Fence

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Order similar replacement panels.. Unscrew the top rail at the ends.. Remove the screws from the damaged panels.

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Steps

1

Order similar replacement panels.

Step 1

Order similar replacement panels.

2

Unscrew the top rail at the ends.

Step 2

Unscrew the top rail at the ends.

3

Remove the screws from the damaged panels.

Step 3

Remove the screws from the damaged panels.

4

Slide the panels out of the fence.

Step 4

Slide the panels out of the fence.

5

Check the alignment of the posts with a level.

Step 5

Check the alignment of the posts with a level.

6

Slide the new panels into the fence.

Step 6

Slide the new panels into the fence.

7

Screw the panels and top rail in place.

Step 7

Screw the panels and top rail in place.

8

Remove the panels from the rails.

Step 8

Remove the panels from the rails.

9

Unscrew the rails from the posts.

Step 9

Unscrew the rails from the posts.

10

Measure the length of rail you need.

Step 10

Measure the length of rail you need.

11

Wear safety goggles and other protective gear.

Step 11

Wear safety goggles and other protective gear.

12

Cut the rail to length with a circular saw.

Step 12

Cut the rail to length with a circular saw.

13

Slide the rail into the holes on the fence posts.

Step 13

Slide the rail into the holes on the fence posts.

14

Screw the rail to the posts.

Step 14

Screw the rail to the posts.

15

Unscrew the connecting rails.

Step 15

Unscrew the connecting rails.

16

Dig out the damaged post.

Step 16

Dig out the damaged post.

17

Measure where the new post will be placed.

Step 17

Measure where the new post will be placed.

18

Dig a hole 3 ft (0.91 m) deep in the ground.

Step 18

Dig a hole 3 ft (0.91 m) deep in the ground.

19

Seal the pole in place with concrete.

Step 19

Seal the pole in place with concrete.

20

Reinstall the fence rails and panels.

Step 20

Reinstall the fence rails and panels.

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