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Where do you nail feather edge fence?
Take your first Feather Edge board and sit it on the gravel board with the thick edge flush with the left face of your first post and nail in position using your 40mm nails. The nails should be approx 20mm in from the LH side and one should be driven in at the centre of the 3 Arris rails.
How much do you overlap feather edge fencing?
Overlap Consistently The overlapping of the feather edge cladding is very important and must be kept consistent. For boards less than 150mm wide an overlap of 40mm is ideal, but for boards wider than 150mm, 50mm overlap is recommended.
Can you screw feather edge boards?
The choice is yours. The rails can be screwed into the posts through the sides and supporting brackets can be used to give extra strength. 3 inch number 8 screws are usually needed for this, all timber should be treated. The first feather edge board can then be fixed on the outside of your fence.
Is it better to nail or screw fence boards?
Nails are faster than screws to install, meaning less labor for you or your builder (which may translate into lower installation cost). Screws, on the other hand, secure the fence better than nails. They also ensure easier rework should you need to replace a damaged picket.
Should you nail or screw feather edge boards?
Which way up do feather edge boards go?
Once the posts are set, you can hammer the nails in fitting the boards without compromising the fit of the posts. Nail the Featheredge Boards in place, first nail in place the 1st two boards at either end, both facing inwards (narrow edge facing inwards).
What is needed for feather edge fencing?
Feather edge fencing is constructed using various timber components such as feather edge boards, notched posts, gravel boards, arris rails, along with counter and capping rails to finish.
Should I screw or nail feather edge boards?
Should I leave a gap between fence boards?
When building a wood fence, be sure to plan for a space between the pickets and the ground. In most applications, a wood fence should be installed at least two inches off the ground. Your posts and rot boards (if you choose to install them) should be the only fence components that contact the ground.
Can you screw feather edge?
What do I need to build a feather edge fence?
Feather edge fencing is constructed using various timber components such as feather edge boards, notched posts, gravel boards, arris rails, along with counter and capping rails to finish.
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.
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.
Where do you mark the top of a featheredge fence?
First mark where the top of the Fence should be (a couple of inches from the top), and then where the Top of the Gravel Board should be as well as the Bottom of the Gravel Board. The Bottom mark of the Gravel Board position is your ground level on each post.