How to Build Fence Panels
FENCE PANELS ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GATES
 FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS:
• Fill a gap
• Brace a gate post to a fence or wall
• Reduce an extra wide gap to a more practical size for a gate
• Allow a gate post to be positioned away from pipes, steps or footings
• Build a removable section of fence for occasional access
• Build short sections of fence.
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one: measure
No width clearances are required as fence panels should fit tightly between the posts. You may require a clearance under the fence panel depending on the cladding you choose.

two: select
HEIGHT
Fence Panels are available in the same 6 height sizes as Gate Frames.
There are some major differences:
- They don't have hinges or a Latch Bar
- They don't require bracing as they are attached to posts at both ends
- Each vertical section will contribute 50 mm to the total width of the panel, not 100 mm as with Gate Frames.
WIDTH
You can purchase a set of three horizontal rails that come with screws such as: H700, H800, H900 or H1000; or
You purchase longer rails up to 2.4 M long which are sold individually without screws such as: FPR1.2, FPR2.0 or FPR2.4.
The Fortress Gates size calculator will help you to select the correct gate frame size >

three: assemble
ASSEMBLE your frame as follows:
Place one side of frame on firm ground - slide rails on If necessary use mallet or block of wood to BUMP rails on - don't use metal hammer.
Bump the other side of frame into place.
Secure frame together with Self Drilling Screws supplied.




four: clad
Finish with your choice of cladding.
- Drill hole in the timber only
- Place self drilling screw in the hole in timber
- Screw directly into the steel frame using a drill.


Gate size calculator
The Fortress Gates size calculator will help you to select the correct gate frame size.
Applications
View the many applications for Fortress Gates and fence panels around your home.