Hi,
I need to put up some fencing, and need a little advice...
1) I intend to use shiplap (feather edge?) boards. Seems like 150mm is the standard width. How much overlap should I account for when calculating how much i need? I am thinking about 25mm.. suggestions?2) I have a wooden posts concreted in, and so i need to fit the horizontal rails to which i'll attach the boards. I have noticed that fencing put up by proper contractors use a non-square section.. the top surface slopes, presumable to stop rain sititng on it. I can only find 2"x2" at B&Q, so i'll get it from Jewson. What do I ask for? I dont want to make a tit of myself by describing the section over the phone :-)
3) There is gonna be a lot of nailing to do when putting the boards up. I have a domestic ue nailgun.. fires 40mm nails rather nicely, though they dont have a huge head, they are more like mini brads. What the consensus that this will be fine?4) Any other tiips welcome :-)
Cheers, Chris