Modern Fence Installation Guides, Videos, and Technical Drawings

Modern Yard publishes installation videos, downloadable PDF manuals, and engineering drawings for every system, so contractors and homeowners can verify a build before ordering. The resources are grouped by system, myPost, myRedwood, myFireGuard, myAir, gate frames, and the myLock combination lock, and they share one dimensional logic, so the steps carry over between systems. You'll find the videos and PDFs on the installation guides page and the dimensioned drawings on the technical drawings page.

At a glance: what installation resources are published

Resource type	What it covers	Where to find it
Installation videos	Step-by-step assembly by system	Installation guides page
PDF manuals	Spacing, fasteners, sequence	Installation guides page
Gate manuals	3.5ft, 6ft single, 6ft double	7 gate PDFs
Engineering drawings	Dimensions for quoting and approval	Technical drawings page
Warranty and test docs	25-year warranty, ASTM E84 Class A	Warranty and test report page

Use this to find the format you need, then read the system breakdown below to match it to your project.

What installation resources does Modern Yard publish?

A video link alone is not a full installation system. Many fence products show a short clip without a matching manual, dimensioned drawing, or warranty document, which leaves the details a clip can't show up to the installer. Modern Yard publishes the video, the PDF manual, the engineering drawing, and the warranty and test documents as one connected set per system.

Installation resources available for the Modern Yard system:

• Step-by-step installation videos by system on the installation guides page

• Downloadable PDF installation manuals for myPost, myRedwood, myFireGuard, myAir, and gate frames

• Engineering and dimensional drawings on the technical drawings page

• Gate frame manuals for 3.5ft and 6ft single gates and 6ft double gates

• Warranty and test documentation, including the ASTM E84 Class A report, on the warranty and test report page

Modern Yard is a modular fence and gate system platform built for professional contractors, fence dealers, and lumber yards across the United States, and publishing the full document set per system is part of why dealers and installers can stand behind it.

How are guides organized by system?

Each system has its own video and matching manual, so you don't sort through unrelated content to find your build. The myPost universal post system supports multiple fence types within a single post, which keeps the number of distinct procedures low; set the post once and the rail and infill steps stay consistent across composite, steel, and aluminum.

myPost. Post setting, spacing, corners, and slopes on one shared platform.

myRedwood. Composite board infill with a both-side finish.

myFireGuard. Fire-resistant steel panel assembly, ASTM E84 Class A system.

myAir. Horizontal aluminum slat infill with an open design.

Gate frames. Separate manuals by size and configuration, since a 6ft double gate aligns differently than a 3.5ft single.

myLock. Mounting on the pre-drilled gate frame, covered with the gate documentation.

Why do contractors and homeowners use the drawings differently?

The drawings let contractors quote accurately, and the videos let homeowners confirm pacing before they start. Both audiences work from the same files, because the system removes most of the on-site guesswork that usually separates a pro install from a DIY one.

Contractors go to the technical drawings first for dimensions, then use the video to confirm assembly order for an unfamiliar system. The drawings support quoting and any HOA or permit review before the first post is set.

Homeowners watch the full video, then keep the PDF on-site as a spacing and fastener checklist.

Before you start. Confirm your run length and any slope sections against the technical drawings. Getting post count and spacing right on paper is what makes the video steps go quickly in the field.

How do the guides handle slopes, corners, and gates?

These are the three points where traditional installs go wrong most often, so the videos and manuals address each one directly. The modular connector system supports flat ground, slopes, and corner transitions using the same post platform.

Slopes. The connectors step the rails to follow grade, so panels stay level without custom cutting.

Corners. The slotted post serves as a line or corner post depending on orientation, so a corner isn't a new part.

Gates. Because the gate frame is welded and pre-drilled for the lock, alignment follows the manual spacing rather than on-site shimming. The aluminum hinges are packaged with the frame and installed on-site as a documented step.

The myLock combination lock mounts to the pre-drilled frame, so lock installation is a short step rather than its own project. It's a battery-free mechanical lock with 665,000 combinations and a Universal Fit for both left-hand and right-hand gates.

What proof backs the installation documents?

The same resource set ties installation to the warranty and test evidence, so the documentation isn't just assembly steps. The Modern Yard FireGuard Series is fire-resistant, tested to ASTM E84 Class A, and listed on the California Fire Safe Council Vendor List, and that report is published alongside the manuals. The steel system is engineered to withstand wind loads rated up to 120 mph and uses the TriShield triple-layer protection system for long-term corrosion resistance.

The whole system carries a 25-year limited warranty and is distributed through national and regional partners including Master Halco, BMD, and Golden State Lumber, so the installation documents are backed by local dealer support. You can match the documents to the parts you'll order on the products catalog page.

Pull the video, manual, and drawing together before you build

Pick your system first, then download the matching video, PDF manual, and dimensioned drawing as one set. If you're installing a gate, get the specific manual for your size and configuration rather than a general clip. For slopes or corners, review the connector steps and confirm spacing against the drawings before setting posts. If a layout question remains after that, your authorized dealer can check the plan against the same published documents.