Sturbridge Yard & Pool Vinyl Fence — 4ft Picket, No-Dig DIY - Installation Guide
Sturbridge Vinyl Yard & Pool Fence Kit with No-Dig Post (4ft H x 6ft W)
BL19103v9

Sturbridge No-Dig Vinyl Fence

Sturbridge Vinyl Yard & Pool Fence Kit with No-Dig Post (4ft H x 6ft W)
4ft H x 6ft W
60 min approximate assembly time
Sturbridge No-Dig Vinyl Fence

Before You Begin

  • Call 811 before you dig to check for underground utilities.
  • Build one complete panel first, then drive all remaining pipes, attach posts, and build out from there.
  • If your yard slope exceeds 3–4" per 6', split your panels and add an extra post and brackets.
  • Install the top rail at least 48" above ground to conform with most pool codes — always check your local regulations, as requirements may vary.

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For faster service, have your item number (BL19103) and part name ready. A batch lot number (found on the end of the box) is also helpful if available — it helps us identify and resolve any production issues on our end.

Finishing Post: BL19042

Your panel comes with 1 post/anchor kit. You will need 1 BL19042 to finish the fence run.

If you are installing a gate, you will need two finishing posts — one to finish the run, and one to support the gate. See next diagram for help visualizing.

Purchase 1 BL19042 to finish your fence run

Buying Guide

Product Specifications & Dimensions

BL19103 dimensions and specifications

Post Pounder Considerations

Good

Good: Sledgehammer 10-15lbs

Sledgehammer
10-15lbs.
A basic option for very small projects. Requires two people to keep pipes level during installation.

Better

Better: Manual post pounder 12-30lbs

Manual Post Pounder
12-30lbs.
Best for projects with fewer than 10 pipes. Available online or at hardware stores.

Best

Best: Gas powered post pounder

Gas Powered Pounder
Rentals are ideal for larger projects. Significantly reduces time and effort required.

Note: Choose a post pounder with a barrel diameter of 2" or greater. Pounder must have 2 inch or greater barrel diameter

Required Tools

Pounder / Sledge Hammer

Tool: Pounder or sledge hammer

Drill with 2" Bit

Tool: Drill with 2 inch bit

Measuring Tape

Tool: Measuring tape

Stringline Reel

Tool: Stringline reel

Stakes (for stringline)

Tool: Stakes for stringline

Hammer / Mallet (for Stakes)

Tool: Hammer or mallet for stakes

Pencil

Tool: Pencil

1ft Level

Tool: 1 foot level

Large Level

Tool: Large level

Part Identification

A

Pipe Anchor (1) 1⅝" D x 58½" L (includes donut and gear) Part A: Pipe anchor 1-5/8 inch D x 58-1/2 inch L

B

Post (1)
4" x 4" x 53" Part B: Post 4 x 4 x 53 inches

C

Bracket (4) Part C: Bracket quantity 4

D

Horizontal Rail (2)
1½" x 3½" x 67¾" Part D: Horizontal rail 1-1/2 x 3-1/2 x 67-3/4 inches

E

Thin Picket (6)
⅞" x 1½" x 45" Part E: Thin picket 7/8 x 1-1/2 x 45 inches

F

Wide Picket (5)
1½" x 3" x 45" Part F: Wide picket 1-1/2 x 3 x 45 inches

G

1" Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (24) Part G: 1 inch self-drilling stainless steel screw

H

Post Cap (1) Part H: Post cap quantity 1

Practice Makes Perfect

Start with one full panel — it's the best way to learn the process and confirm your spacing before committing. Once the first panel is complete and verified, drive your next pipe anchor and build each remaining panel one at a time.

Build one full panel first before continuing

Important: Call 811 before you start driving your pipes!

Call 811 before you dig

Step 1: Set Stringline

Hammer a stake at each end of every fence run, then tie string between the stakes. This line keeps your pipes aligned as you drive them. Need help? Watch this video!

Setting stringline stakes along fence run

Step 2: Determine Slope

Check your yard's slope before you begin — this determines whether you need additional posts.

Under 4 inch slope per panel: no extra posts required

For a slope of less than 4" per 6' panel, no extra posts are needed. You can trim the top of the post to follow the grade once your panel is built.

Over 4 inch slope per panel: extra post required

For a slope greater than 4" per 6' panel, you will need to split your panel. Purchase an additional post and set of brackets before continuing.

Step 3: Mark Pipe Locations

Mark the ground every 72" to determine exact pipe locations, measuring center-to-center.

Mark pipe locations every 72 inches center to center

Step 4: Remove Outer Donut

Parts Required

A x1

Before driving your pipes, remove the top donut from Pipe Anchor (A) by pulling the tabs to unlock and lifting the outer donut free. Need help? Watch our leveling donut video.

Pull tabs to unlock and lift outer donut from pipe anchor

Step 5: Install Pipes

Parts Required

A x1

Drive Pipe Anchor (A) into the ground at each marked location, checking for level roughly every 6". To stay level, pound equally from all four sides. Continue until the lower gear touches the ground. Remember: center-to-center spacing must be 72".

Drive pipe anchor into ground, check level every 6 inches

Step 6: Install Top Donuts and Adjust for Level

With all pipes in the ground, reinstall the outer donut onto each Pipe Anchor (A) one at a time. Check each pipe for level. If a pipe is slightly off, pull the donut tabs outward and rotate the donut to shift its position and compensate. Refer to the donut levelling video for help.

Reinstall outer donut and adjust pipe for level

Slide vinyl post down over pipe anchor

Step 7: Install Posts

Parts Required

B x1

Slide Post (B) down over Pipe Anchor (A). On flat ground, bury the post 3–4" to avoid a floating look.

Slide post B down over pipe anchor, bury 3-4 inches

Installing at a non-standard angle? Watch our angle bracket guide before placing your brackets.

Step 8: Bracket Installation (First Post)

Parts Required

C x1 G x4

On your first post, measure 2" up from the bottom of the post and 1⅛" from the front edge. Mark this position, then align Bracket (C) to your mark and secure it using four Screws (G). This is your bottom rail bracket.

Secure bracket C 2 inches from post bottom, 1-1/8 from edge

Step 9: Bracket Alignment

Parts Required

D x1 C x1

Cap one end of Horizontal Rail (D) with a loose Bracket (C). Rest the other end in your installed bracket, level the rail, and mark the position of the loose bracket on your second post. Remove the rail — this mark is where you'll secure your second bracket.

Level rail to mark second bottom bracket position on post

Step 10: Bottom Bracket Installation (Second Post)

Parts Required

G x4

Using the mark you made in Step 9, align Bracket (C) on the second post and secure it with four Screws (G).

Secure bracket C at marked location with four screws G

Step 11: Bottom Rail Install

Parts Required

D x1 G x4

Slide the bottom Horizontal Rail (D) into both brackets. Once seated, secure the rail to each bracket using four Screws (G) — two per bracket side.

Slide bottom rail D into both brackets, secure with screws G

Step 12: Top Bracket Installation (First Post)

Parts Required

C x1 G x4

On your first post, measure 41½" up from the top of the bottom rail and mark the position. Align Bracket (C) to your mark and secure it to the post using four Screws (G). This is your top rail bracket.

Secure top bracket C at 41-1/2 inches above bottom rail

Step 13: Top Bracket Alignment

Parts Required

D x1 C x1

Cap one end of remaining Horizontal Rail (D) with a loose Bracket (C). Rest the other end in your installed bracket, level the rail, and mark the position of the loose bracket on your second post. Remove the rail — this mark is where you'll secure your second bracket.

Level rail D to mark second top bracket position on post

Step 14: Top Bracket Installation (Second Post)

Parts Required

C x1 G x4

Using the mark you made in Step 13, align Bracket (C) on the second post and secure it with four Screws (G).

Secure top bracket C at marked location with four screws G

Step 15: Picket Installation

Parts Required

E x6 F x5

Drop the pickets into the slots in the bottom Horizontal Rail (D), alternating between Thin Pickets (E) and Wide Pickets (F). Push each picket fully down until it sits flush against the bottom of the rail slot. Do not secure the top rail yet.

Alternate thin E and wide F pickets into bottom rail slots

Step 16: Top Rail Installation

Parts Required

D x1 G x4

Starting at one end, align the first picket with its corresponding hole in the top Horizontal Rail (D). Walk the rail down over the remaining pickets one at a time, feeding each picket into its hole as you go. Once all pickets are seated, slide both ends of the rail into the top brackets and secure with four Screws (G).

Walk top rail D down over pickets and secure into brackets

Step 17: Post Caps

Parts Required

H x1

If your posts extend above the top rail, trim them down to the desired height. Press Post Caps (H) firmly onto the top of each post until they are fully seated.

Trim posts to height and press post caps H until fully seated

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