Spaced Board Fence

Spaced board fence services.

Spaced board fence.

If you re building your own fence using individual fence boards choose a distance between 5 and 8 feet. They will take into account county and city codes and homeowner association restrictions. Horizontal fence rails are typically full 1 inch thick by 6 inch wide lumber but can be conventional 2 x 6 lumber as purchased from a big box store. A spaced picket fence consists of posts with 2 rails and 2 wide pickets that are spaced evenly with a gap.

Unassembled pointed pickets model 128006 view the glendale scalloped picket fencing system. Spaced board styles of wood fence have a unique appeal. The fence boards alternate on the sides of the rails overlapping by at least 1 inch on each side of the boards. All pickets are installed on the same side of the rails typically on the public facing side.

Gates can be crowned or scalloped to define the gate areas. Get free shipping on qualified spaced picket wood fence panels or buy online pick up in store today in the lumber composites department. For more information on the best space board fence for your home request a free estimate or call us at 1 800 917 5664. All spaces must be under 4 inches so that a 4 inch sphere cannot fit through the gap.

For kids follow the standard rule for spacing of railing balusters. Thus 6 inch fence boards would be spaced approximately 3 1 2 inches apart since. Board fence is usually a 3 or 4 board layout with 4 x 4 or 4 x 6 post assembled from either smooth or rough sawn pressure teated wood. The gap is usually the width of a picket though this can vary.

Veranda glendale 4 ft. H x 8 ft. Aesthetics aside if the fence is intended to contain animals or kids make sure the spacing is close enough to ensure safe keeping. Place the bottom board of wooden livestock fences no more than 12 inches off the ground to prevent foals and calves from accidentally rolling.

Too much space between boards presents a hazard to a horse or cow attempting to graze through the fence. If you re using ready made fence panels post spacing is already determined. Whether straight top or scalloped top adding a cap strip can dramatically change the look of the fence and enhance the landcaped surroundings of the area. This board is very versatile and comes in a variety of styles.