Would 3" x 1" inch rails be sufficient for a fence. Or should I use 3 x 2 inch? Vertical slats with a slight gap between the slats. Max height 6 feet. Posts 6 feet apart. thanks
Size for wood rails for fence
May 04, 2013
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ex 3" arris rails would be stiffer and the conventional approach. Self draining too
It depends on the purpose of the fence. If it is ornamental, it can be as light as you like. If it is to keep something/one in/out, it needs to be stronger.
Also depends on how windy it is.
I used 4x2 cross rails with4 x 1 slats, aprox 1" between each slat, and another row behind cross rail ...staggered
Just to improve privacy, I have a hedge at the back of the fence but foliage disappears in Winter, and a road beyond that. Wind factor normally is ok except when we get any storms (Scotland). Crime rate low so I dont expect intruders.
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