Fix a Hole in a Vinyl Fence
In the cold of winter, vinyl fencing can become stiff and brittle, making it vulnerable to damage and cracking. Something as simple as a stray baseball could cause major damage to the vinyl, or even leave a gaping hole in one of the panels. Luckily, vinyl fence is easy to repair. Most panels of vinyl fence are made up of individual pickets that are locked together to create a seamless-looking section of fence. By simply replacing the damaged pickets, you can quickly and easily repair a section of your vinyl fence.
Instructions
1. Obtain replacement pickets for your vinyl fence. Call whoever supplied your fence; usually your supplier will have plenty of extra pickets that you can buy. If you are not sure who supplied your fence, bring one of the pickets from your fence to your local hardware or home improvement store. Try to match it with their available fence material as best you can. Try to find pickets that are the same length and width as yours.
2. Remove the rails on one side of your fence from the post it's attached to. Pull on the rail as you apply pressure to the post. You should be able to simply pop the rail out of the post. If you have trouble, use a rubber mallet to tap on the post as you pull the rail.
Some fences use brackets and screws to attach the fence sections to the posts. If this is the case, use a screwdriver to remove the rails from the brackets. Twist all screws out of the brackets to free the rails.
3. Slide the damaged pickets out of the rails and slide your replacement pickets in. Pop the rails back into the routes of your fence post, or reinsert the rails into the brackets (depending on your style of fence). Twist all screws back into place to securely reattach the rails.
Tips Warnings
Try to obtain replacement pickets from your original fence supplier. This will ensure the best match when replacing damaged pieces of fence.
