Why Install a Wood rail Fence?

Fences are generally used to keep livestock secure and safe. They may also be used to define the boundaries or simply add aesthetic value to a property. In the past, fences were built by sticking pickets or sticks into holes in the ground and joining them together with horizontal rails that were roughly hewn or split.

Today, fences can also serve to keep stray animals away from your property and keep domesticated animals and children safely inside.

Uses of wood rail fences

Wood rail fences made of cedar wood are used to enclose areas such as yards, gardens and pools. These wood rail fences are used to define property lines and are great for securing livestock and other farm animals. The wooden boards that are horizontally installed may be flat or manufactured to resemble dog-ears, gothic structures or any other style that you can think of.

Boards and posts of wood rail fences

Boards for wood rail fences may come with matching posts and post caps. These boards are quite easy to build and install in areas with varied dimensions. The preferred material in the manufacture of wooden rail fence posts and boards is cedar wood, which, unlike pressure-treated wood or spruce wood, is not given to blackening or looking rotted. Cedar is also highly resistant to decay. Split posts and split rail fences are quaint and give a charming rustic look but are not very effective in keeping in children and household pests due to the wide spaces between the rails.

Styles of wood rail fences

You can choose wood rail fences in various styles: square, round or split rail, depending on the purpose you want it to serve. To add a contemporary touch, use decorative post caps. You can also try painting the wood rail fence to give it a rural charm. To complete your system, find a gate in matching wood, such as a swing gate or single- or double-fence gates.

How are wood rail fences installed?

It has become much easier to install a wood rail fence these days, as most of the information you will need are available on the Internet. From styles to prices to step-by-step procedures, an avid do-it-yourselfer would be thrilled at undertaking a challenging project such as this.

Many professional designers and contractors can also help you with the design, manufacture and installation of your dream wood rail fence. Just specify the requirements you want and wait for your wood rail fence to take shape. You'll have an attractive and dependable wood rail fence in no time at all.

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