WamBam Fence Technical Documents

Double Gates

Denise — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:32:22 +0000

Our gates can be made into double gates to span a wider opening. To see more specific instructions, please look at the installation guide specific to the gate you would like to make into a double. Each gate installation guide has detailed instructions.

Click here to go to our installation guide repository.

How do I mount my aluminum fence rail to a pre-existing wall?

Denise — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:49:19 +0000

To mount your aluminum fence rail to an uneven brick wall, follow the instructions below:

A. Attach bracket using concrete screws, while adjusting the spacing with washers.

To mount your aluminum fence rail to another type of pre-existing wall, follow the instructions below:

A. Place brackets evenly with fence rail spacing and secure with screws.

B. Install fence panel rails into brackets and secure fence rails with screws and finish installing your fence.

How do I mount my vinyl fence rail to a pre-existing wall or fence?

Denise — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:08:32 +0000

To affix a panel to a wall, you will need to purchase brackets at your local box store. Please see the spec drawings of your fence style to determine the size of brackets that you need.
A. Place wall mounts evenly with fence rail spacing and secure with screws.

B. Install fence panel rails into wall mounts and secure fence rails with screws.

C. Finish installing the rest of the fence panel as a regular installation.

Installing a Surface Mount on a Wooden Deck

Denise — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:50:08 +0000

Below shows how to install your surface mounts on a wooden deck. If installing your fence posts on a surface such as a driveway or patio, see this technical article.

Installing a Gate Without a Gate Jig

Denise — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:45:51 +0000

If your sidewalk gets in the way of using the provided gate jig, you can either cut down the provided vinyl gate jig or re-create a small gate jig out of 4×4 wood (see gate instructions) to span the distance between the anchor and the concrete as necessary. The jig can simply be be pressure fitted against the concrete to hold its position.

How to Remove a Crooked Pipe Anchor

Denise — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:14:21 +0000

Drill a 1/4″ to 1/2″ diameter hole directly through the pipe about 7″ up from the ground.

Insert a steel bolt or peg about 6″ to 14″ long.

Using one or two pipe anchors (two people), force the pipe up and out of the ground.

What about ground that has been backfilled?

Denise — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:38:31 +0000

If your ground has been backlled with chunks of concrete, eld stone or any other materials that can create air pockets under the ground, the WamBam system is not the way to go.

Our system is ideally designed for virgin soil like clay. Underground pockets of air created by incongruous materials will not provide enough structural integrity for our pipe anchors. If you ground has been backlled with clean ll, but has not been mechanically compacted or given enough time to settle, this could pose problems as well. In these cases we would recommend you dig traditional concrete footings.

Working around a tree in your fence run

Denise — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:25:00 +0000

Sometimes it’s unavoidable to have an obstacle such as a tree in your fence line. Here is a tip showing what one customer did. However, we must caution that trees do grow. Please be really careful when attempting something like this, and leave room for the tree to grow. You would not want a growing tree to buckle your whole fence!

The fence run has a tree in the way

Some cutting is required to work around the tree

A successful project and a great looking fence!

Can I make my post more solid when it’s against a wall?

Denise — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:13:38 +0000

Although not totally necessary, if you would like to create a solid connection between your post, wall, and fasteners, you can fill your post with expanding foam.

Important Information About Fence Conforming to Pool Code

Denise — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:28:58 +0000

We have designed certain styles of our fence to be compliant with BOCA pool code, which is an industry standard that meets the safety requirements for most counties.

However, there are some counties that have their own pool code. It’s important that you confirm pool code requirements with the appropriate authorities in your area before you purchase.