How Do You Construct A Split Rail Fence?
Split rail fences impart a rustic look and feel to a property, and the enduring popularity of this style of timber fencing means that many lumber yards and home improvement superstores sell pre-fabricated materials for split rail fencing. Held together with gravity and friction instead of nails, these fences are both sturdy and attractive, and often require fewer materials than a post and plank-style fence. Measure the length of a few rails and determine their average length. This measurement should have been provided when you ordered the materials, but it is always best to double-check. Walk along your proposed fence line with a rolling measure, a bundle of stakes, a roll of twine and a hand sledgehammer. At intervals equaling the length of the rails, drive a stake into the ground to mark where to set the posts. Tie twine to the stakes as you go, so you can visually determine how straight the fence line is. Measure a few of the posts and determine their average height and width. This
