What nails should I use for feather edge fencing?

Use 50mm galvanised nails to attach them – it is important you only use one nail per pale per rail (i.e. 3 nails) – do not nail two pales together. The single fixing is to allow the pales to expand and contract with the weather. As the top of the fence is continuous, capping can be any length.

Where do you nail feather edge boards?

Feather-edge profiles are generally cut from green (wet) timber and will, as a result, shrink by up to 15mm as the board dries. We recommend that each board is fixed once with a nail located 10mm above the upper edge of the previous board.

How do you calculate feather edge fencing?

Allow 12 boards per metre when using 100mm boards. Allow 10 boards per metre when using 125mm boards. Allow 8 boards per metre when using 150mm boards. For the rails allow two for fencing to 1.20m in height and three for fences of 1.50m and 1.80m in height.

How long does feather edge fencing last?

A secure and strong fence would not be complete without a gate to match. Jacksons Featherboard gates are made from Jakcured sawn finish softwood, constructed with galvanised bolts and stainless steel nails, all made to the same exceptional quality, guaranteed for 25 years to give you many years of trusty service.

Is Feather Edge fencing strong?

Close-board / Featherboard Fencing Close-board fences, also called featherboard, are strong and solid, constructed with overlapping vertical feather-edge wooden boards.

How do you calculate feather edge?

To work out how many feather edge is required you need to divide the total length of the fence by the width of the feather edge minus the overlap. The ovelap will need to be about 1″ (25mm), so deduct this from the width of the feather edge, I:E 150mm – 25mm = 125mm.

How do you make a feather edge fence?

Starting at one end, dig a hole for the first post 300x300x600mm deep. Stand the post in the hole and hold it in position, checking that it is straight with a spirit level. Fill the hole with one bag of Hanson Fast Set Post Fix, which is available at AWBS, and simply hold the post in position for 5-10 minutes, depending on the ambient conditions.

Which is better fence panels or feather edge fencing?

Feather edge fencing is a popular, strong and attractive alternative to standard fence panels. With the right materials you can construct great looking close board fencing that will last you for years. The advantage of Feather Edge fencing is that it can be custom designed to suit any contours of your garden boundary.

How tall should feather edge board be on a fence?

These posts have slots in them in which the rails can be easily inserted into. The first feather edge board can then be fixed on the outside of your fence. Use a spirit level to make sure this is absolutely upright. They should be approximately 25 mm higher than the fense posts.

Do you need to step a fence post with feather boards?

One of the features of using feather boards is that it is not necessary to step the fence if this is prefered, as you would have to with any panelled fence (Find out more about fencing with fence panels here ). It is possible to fix the rails parallel to the slope of the ground, keeping the post and the feather boards vertical.