During the ice storm a week ago a branch fell from our neighbors tree and broke the Top Rail (not sure if that is the correct term) of our vinyl privacy fence. I have been trying to determine the manufacturer to get a replacement part. The local hardware stores (Home Depot and Lowe's) have similar fencing but nothing exactly the same. Asking the employees if they knew what markings to look for and where has turned up nothing. The fence sections has three basic components: 1) Top Rail with U shaped channel on the bottom 2) Slated "boards" These are tung and grooved together to form the privacy portion of the fence. There are two sections in each individual "board" 3) Bottom Rail with U shaped channel on the top The Slated "boards" slide into the upper and lower U shaped channel formed but the upper and lower rails. the rails enter the posts through holes in the posts and are then screwed in place. I will add some photos once I figure out how to have my ISP host.

Hello, I want to set aside part of my rear yard for a dog run. I have a few ideas about what to use to build a 42 inch to 48 inch vinyl picket fence for this project. I would like drive Oz posts into the ground and then place a 4 by 4's in it. The 4 by 4 is actually 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 inches. Now what has me concerned is that I did not see a vinyl sleeve to fit over the 4 by 4 like a glove at the Home Center. So, are they available or how do the contractors install a vinyl sleeve or post over a 4 by 4 to give a solid connection for screws without distorting the vinyl? Another option is to go with a bigger sleeve or post but I would need something to fill the gap between it and the 4 by 4.