How Do You Build A Rustic Split Rail Fence?
I’ve always loved the country and so when we moved to our rural homestead I constructed some split rail fences. Using split Oak rails which I split from twelve foot long logs I created several of these over time. The indented vee shaped coves made by the zig zagging of the construction make perfect places to plant flowers, bulbs, shrubs – anything at all really. It takes a little sweat equity but it’s well worthwhile. The fence in the photo was taken in front of our country home on a ridge one hundred feet above a mountain stream. If you want a pioneer creation that will continue to surprise you with its beauty then build yourself a short section. With a little work you’ll make a nostalgic connection to America’s pioneer heritage. Assuming a 30 degree angle for your rails (refer to sketch) you will need 6 – 12ft. long rails for every layer to cover a length of 50 feet of fence. For a fence that is 3 rails high and fifty feet long you will need about 18 rails plus say 4 extra ones to fi
