UFP Installation Guide

Important information

Before you start

  • Retain the life of your fence and fill the gap underneath your ‘Panel Fence’ or ‘Post and Rail Fence’ by using a UFP from Outback Sleepers Australia.
  • The UFPs available from Outback Sleepers Australia are designed to fit into a 50 x 50mm fence post.

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Step 01

Fence Posts

  • Install your fence posts as specified by the Fence panel manufacturer.
  • Note: Outback Sleepers Australia recommends that the posts be extended and the hole dug a further 300mm deeper than the fence manufacturer’s recommendation.

Step 02

Remove Rail

  • Remove the bottom fence rail.

Step 03

Install the Concrete UFP

  • Insert a concrete Under Fence Plinth in between posts.

Step 04

Reinstall the Bottom Rail

  • Replace the bottom rail, as per the fence manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 05

Install the Fence

  • Install fence panel, as per the fence manufacturer’s instructions.