Joining apparatus and method for horizontal vinyl fence

Abstract

A system includes a first mid-rail slit positioned at a first position. A second mid-rail slit is positioned at a second position directly across from the first mid-rail slit. A first and second stile are positioned between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a bottom panel to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels. The plurality of decorative screen panels are positioned in contact with the first and second stile.

1 . A system comprising:
 a first mid-rail slit positioned at a first position;   a second mid-rail slit positioned at a second position, wherein the second mid-rail slit is positioned directly across from the first mid-rail slit;   a first stile and second stile positioned between the first mid-rail slit and the second mid-rail slit, wherein the first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a plurality of board members to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit, wherein the first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels;   the plurality of decorative screen panels positioned in contact with the first and second stile.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the decorative screen panels is positioned in contact with the first stile. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the decorative screen panels is positioned in contact with the second stile. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of horizontal members positioned underneath the plurality of screen panels.   
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an end post positioned in contact with the first mid-rail slit.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the decorative screen panels is inserted above a bottom panel. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first stile and second stile are aligned directly between the plurality of decorative screen panels. 
     
     
         8 . A system comprising:
 a first end post configured at a first position;   a second end post configured at a second position, wherein the second end post is directly opposite to the first end post;   a plurality of stiles configured between the first end post and second end post, wherein the plurality of stiles are positioned in adjacent positions in a vertical direction, and configured to receive a plurality of decorative screen panels, wherein the plurality of stiles provide separation between the plurality of decorative screen panels; and   a top panel positioned above the plurality of stiles.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of stiles are positioned between a top and bottom panel. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein at the plurality of stiles have openings to receive the plurality of decorative screen panels. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of stiles are locked in position in a center region between the first end post and second end post. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a mid-rail silt positioned within the first end post.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the decorative screen panels are inserted into mid-rail slits. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a bottom panel positioned below the plurality of stiles.   
     
     
         15 . A method comprising:
 positioning a first mid-rail slit at a first position;   configuring a second mid-rail slit at a second position, wherein the second mid-rail slit is positioned directly across from the first mid-rail slit;   positioning a first stile and second stile between the first mid-rail slit and the second mid-rail slit, wherein the first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a plurality of board members to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit, wherein the first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels;   configuring the plurality of decorative screen panels to be in contact with the first and second stile.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 inserting an end post at an end of the first mid-rail slit.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the bottom panel is configured underneath the first and second stile to provide structural support for the first and second stile. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 positioning a top panel above the first and second stile.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 inserting an end post to support the second mid-rail slit.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 aligning a first end post and second end post around the decorative screen panels.