Upright palisade fences are sturdy, durable and wind resistant. The slots in between the vertical palings allow wind to pass through, making them much less liable to damage in a storm. The notes below give you an overall idea of how to make your own paling fence, while professional; expertise is always available by specialist decking and fencing companies.
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Step One: Get your materials
You will need three different quantities of treated timber: a number of 2.4 m posts, 3.6 m long rails and 1.8 m high straps for the vertical palings. The posts are driven into the ground 1.8 m apart, so you can calculate the number needed by dividing the total distance of the fence by 1.8 m. Three horizontal rails are nailed between the posts: one at the top, one at the bottom and one in the middle. Each rail spans two gaps in the posts. The vertical straps or palings are nailed to the three rails with a regular, small gap in between. The number needed will depend on the size of the gap and the width of each strap.
Step Two: Planting the vertical posts
Dig the holes for the posts just under 1.8 m apart and about 60 cm deep, so that the tops of the posts will stand 1.8 m above ground. Use rocks, concrete or ready made post mix to set the bottoms of the posts in the holes, using a spirit level to check that the posts are vertical. To get the tops of the posts nice and level, position each second post in place first, then use a length of string hung taught between the posts, so that each post in between is the correct height. Make sure that each second post is no more than 3.6 m apart to make sure that the horizontal rails will fit in between.
Step Three: Attaching the horizontal rails
The rails are a support for the palings. Nail the bottom rail about 20 cm from the ground so that it neatly spans three posts and two post gaps. Then nail the top rail about 20 cm beneath the top of the posts. The third rail is nailed in the middle so that the gap between it and the top and bottom rails is exactly the same.
Step Four: Attaching the vertical palings
The vertical straps or palings are nailed in turn to the three rails in between adjacent posts. Nail the first strap close to the first post. Use the spirit level to make sure it is vertical. Nail the second strap close to the next post and then tie a line between the tops of the straps. This helps to guide you where all the other straps should be positioned in between, and ensures a neat appearance. Depending on the gap you require in between each strap, it pays to find a natural “gap measurer” like the edge of a piece of timber to help determine the correct distance between each strap. Continue to nail each strap to the three rails in turn making sure that the tops of each strap just line up with the piece of string.
Step Five: Completing your fence
Make sure that the post tops are all absolutely level. If they are not, use a chain saw to make a slanting cut on the top to level the posts off. This allows rainwater to drain off. Use a wood sealer to paint the tops of the posts to prevent rain damage to the end grain. Treated wood if left unstained will turn grey. If you wish to stain your fence, it is a good idea to stain it early before it starts to change colour naturally.
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