Door Hardware & Hinges

About DuraMax Vinyl Fence Hardware

A vinyl fence project requires more than just the panel kits. Posts hold the panels vertical and transmit wind loads to the ground. Post caps finish the post tops and add the aesthetic detail that makes a vinyl fence look intentional. Gate kits and hardware (hinges, latches, gate handles) handle the high-stress areas where the fence has to open and close repeatedly. Rails, trim, and channel pieces handle transitions, end conditions, and special configurations.

DuraMax BP carries the complete vinyl fence hardware catalog - over 40 component products across the following categories:

Posts: Blank Post, Line Post, End Post, Corner Post, 3 Way Post. Different post types handle different positions in the fence run. Line posts go in the middle of a run with panels on two sides; end posts terminate a run; corner posts handle 90 degree turns; 3 way posts handle T-intersections; blank posts are unconfigured for custom applications.

Post Caps: Ball Cap External 5 inch, Flat Cap External 5 inch, Gothic Cap External 5 inch, Traditional Cap External 5 inch, plus tan internal and external variants. Post caps finish the post top and add the aesthetic personality of the fence. Ball caps for traditional residential look; flat caps for modern aesthetic; gothic caps for ornate designs; traditional caps for the safe default. External caps sit on top of the post; internal caps insert into the post.

Gates: Gate Preassembled 42 inch Wide, Gate Kit. Preassembled gates ship ready to hang on hinges; gate kits ship as components for buyers who want to size or customize the gate.

Hinges: Hinge Set Adjustable White Stainless Steel, Hinge STE Self Closing Adjustable White SS, Large Hinge Set Self Closing White Nylon, Hinge Set Adjustable Black Stainless Steel, Hinge STE Self Closing Adjustable Black SS, Large Gunge Set Self Closing Black Nylon. Standard hinges for non-self-closing gates; self-closing hinges for gates that should close automatically (pool fences typically require self-closing per local code).

Latches: Gravity Latch White Stainless Steel, Gravity Latch Black Stainless Steel, Latch Large White Stainless Steel, Latch Large Black Stainless Steel, Gravity Latch Lockable White Nylon, Gravity Latch Lockable Black Nylon, Latch Lockable Dual Access Black Nylon (and Variant), Latch Lockable Dual Access Black Nylon, Latch Two Way Lockable White Zinc, Latch Two Way Lockable Black Zinc, Latch Two Way Lockable Dual Access White Nylon, Latch Two Way Lockable Dual Access Black Nylon. Lockable latches for security; gravity latches for simple non-locking applications; dual access latches for gates that need operating from both sides; two-way lockable for the most secure configurations.

Gate Handles: Gate Handle with Self-Drilling Screw White Nylon, Gate Handle with Self-Drilling Screw Black Nylon. The grip the user actually touches when opening the gate.

Rails and Trim: 2 in x 6 3/8 in x 94 in Pocket Bottom Rail with Steel, 2 in x 6 3/8 in x 94 in Pocket Top Rail, Picket Pack 7/8 in x 6 in x 59 3/4 in T&G - 15 Pieces, End Channel 1 in x 1 in x 57 1/8. Rails for horizontal structural members; pickets for custom or replacement fence sections; end channels for transitioning between fence sections or terminating a run.

For each component: confirm the color matches your existing or planned fence panels (white, tan, or black). Stainless steel hardware lasts longest in coastal or wet environments. Nylon hardware is more economical for inland residential applications.

Total project hardware cost typically runs 25-40% of the total fence project cost. The panels are the visible expense; the hardware is the structural and functional cost.