TL;DR
Fence panel rack is the adjustment of a prefabricated fence panel so its rails follow a slope while the pickets stay plumb, achieved with rackable panels whose fasteners pivot or by angling the rail-to-post connections. Racking keeps the bottom gap consistent on grades, unlike stair-stepping, which holds panels level and leaves triangular gaps under each one.
What it means
Fence panel rack is the adjustment of a prefabricated fence panel so its rails follow a slope while the pickets stay plumb, achieved with rackable panels whose fasteners pivot or by angling the rail-to-post connections. Racking keeps the bottom gap consistent on grades, unlike stair-stepping, which holds panels level and leaves triangular gaps under each one. Most rackable vinyl and aluminum panels accommodate around 12 inches of drop over 6 feet; steeper grades force stepped installation or custom-built sections.
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