I used to have a garden fence constructed as follows:
This makes a fence which you cannot see through, but the wind can get through the gaps making it less susceptible to wind damage.
Does this type of construction have a name?
I think it might be called "hit and miss" fencing. I saw some on an architect's drawing and it was called that - but the planks ran vertically
I've always known it as ranch fencing.
It is referred to on my Planning consent as Staggered vertical boarded fence
Odd, since the boards are horizontal..
Still, that's planning for you.
It's 'meant' to be vertical - when it's horizontal is often known as a 'ladder'
Well I thought it was that, but when I Googled for Ranch Fence it came up with something more akin to a post and rail fence.
It's called "Hit and Miss" fencing;
Interesting! It's not quite the same though. My fence didn't have panels
- just horizontal boards nailed to the posts, and butted end to end so that you didn't see much of the posts.
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