Fencing - The right one for you

There are several different types of fences to consider, when it is time for constructing a divide between you and your neighbors.
The one thing that I have learnt is that it is important to put concrete posts in the ground for real longevity and to keep wood off the ground, in order for it to last the test of time.  There are also posts that are basically angle iron coated in recycled plastic and therefore long lasting too.

It is useful to survey the ground and consider whether you can position the posts at exactly 6 foot intervals. Bear in mind tree stumps/root old lumps of concrete or any other obstacles that may impede this process.

If you have a straight forward divide where you can use 6 foot panels then simply a slotted concrete post and 6 inch concrete gravel board will suffice for the frame work and you can just renew the panels into the slots of the posts from the top.

If you have lots of obstacles then use a multi-holed  concrete post which allows you to bolt tantalised or pressure treated wood to it. Ensure you keep the bolted wood off the ground.

Cross bars of angled wood can then be attached, screwed or bolted, horizontally from one upright to the next.  This is an excellent system when the posts need to be at different spaces due to the terrain, roots etc.

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The angled crossbars are known as Cant or Arris Rails.  If the fence needs only to be 4 ft or less, then only two cross bars need to be used, one near the top and one near the bottom.  These cross bars  should therefore be parallel to each other, running along the fence.

The cross bar system needs to have three running parallel to each other, one near the bottom , one near the middle and one near the top 5 ft upwards in height.

The thin, wedge shaped, pieces of wood, that are then attached in an upright way to the arris or cant rails.  These are known as Feathers to anyone in the trade.  It is possible to connect a capping of wood to the top of the finished fence in order to protect the feathers from the top, thus restricting weather damage, over time.

This fencing system also allows the installer to construct gates to match, using proper strap hinges.  This can mean that the gate can blend in to the fence nicely.
The above fences are best used in towns.

Once in the country where the privacy may not be so important, then a more rustic approach, using a post and rail fence can define the boundary but keep the view open.  Wire can be attached to the post and rail fence, in order to keep live stock in or out.
Removable bars can easily be attached, where a temporary thoroughfare may be required.

A Five bar gate looks fabulous attached to this corral or post and rail fencing.

I guess all I want to do with this article is hopefully encourage you to consider the options, before choosing a system that may well be better for the job. Good Luck

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