split rail fence with wire

Split rail fence with welded wire is ideal for dogs. It retains the timeless beauty of split rail fence while keeping your furry friends safely enclosed. Unlike electronic fence, split rail does not fail due to power outages, battery issues or broken lines, and it does not shock your best friend.

Can I make my own split rail fence?

Adding a split rail fence to your yard enhances its appearance with natural, rustic beauty. Because the design is so simple, a split rail fence is easy to build yourself, even for first time DIYers.

How deep should a split rail fence post be?

The best practice is to put 1/3 of the post in the ground. Using a post hole digger or power auger, dig the holes 10 inches to 12 inches wide and 6 inches deeper than needed.

How do you staple a wire for a split rail fence?

Securing with Staples

Position the staple gun so the staple will straddle the fence wire at a point of contact with the split-rail fence, and push tightly to drive the staple into the wood. Repeat the process with a staple every 12 inches along the posts and rails.

How do you keep a dog in a split rail fence?

Modify your existing split rail fence to keep your furry friends secured and protected. Install a welded wire to minimize spaces or gaps that your pets may use as exit points. The smaller the holes in the wire, the better so even small pets won’t be able to escape.

What is the best wood for a split rail fence?

Wood Types

When it comes to the type of wood used to make your wood split rail fence, Western Red Cedar and Yellow Pine are the best options on the market.

What kind of wood is split rail fence made from?

Split rail fences were made of easy to split, rot-resistant wood. Traditionally American chestnut was the timber of choice until chestnut blight eliminated this tree. Currently, most split rails are made from cedar.

Should I cement split rail fence posts?

No, the hole should be filled only with the dirt that came out of the hole and tamped back in . Concrete is bad for the wood (erodes it), and gravel simply creates a porous pocket where water can collect. Well tamped soil is very stable and waterproof. Some people use concrete for gate posts for additional stability.

How tall should a 2 rail fence be?

Two Rail Pole Fencing

A 2 rail pole fence is most commonly used for decorative landscaping. It adds a nice country feel to your yard. The standard height for a 2 rail pole fence is 3′ above the ground but we can also create a custom height for your project as shown below for a beautiful garden fence we did.

How long should a split rail fence last?

Rails above ground can last even longer than that. So, you can count on your cedar split rail fence lasting at least 15 years, if not longer. Some species can last up to 30 years.

How do you attach wire fence to wooden post?

The best way to attach mesh fencing to wood posts and rails is with galvanized U-staples. I suggest using staples no smaller than 3/4 inch for this purpose. Roll the fencing from the first post to the second, and then fasten the edge to the first post.

How do you attach wire mesh to wood?

You can use a staple gun to attach the weld mesh to wooden material. This will make your job quicker and easier. If you want to strengthen the attachment points, you can fire two staples in an X shape over the weld point where you start and finish a section.

How do you secure a wire fence?

To secure the wire, start a fence staple at both the bottom of your corner post and the top of your brace post. Start the wire through the staple on your corner post and run it up through the staple at the top of your brace post, around the top of the brace post, and back down and around your corner post.