From Early Pipe-and-Collar Systems to the Slip Mount Advantage In the early 2000s, pipe-and-collar fence installation systems began gaining popularity as a way to create stronger, more stable vinyl fences—especially in challenging soil conditions. Around 2003, installers commonly used standard galvanized 1-7/8" chain-link pipe driven directly into the ground and spaced at 6 feet on center. This approach delivered a noticeably more solid finished fence compared to traditional
