Stacked Split Rail Fence

Most split rail fences have the rails stacked in an interlocking zig zag fashion that is self supporting easy to create easy to repair and easy to disassemble.

Stacked split rail fence.

This fence is easy to install with prenotched posts. 2 in x 4 in x 8 ft natural western red cedar western red cedar wood fence top rail. Cut logs in 8 to 16 foot lengths choosing logs that are roughly the same diameter between 3 to 5 inches. Western red cedar stacking rails in 10 lengths.

Rails were stacked in an interlocking zigzag pattern making them sturdy and self supporting. Two 10 split rails. The starter post for this fence is sold separately. It s sawn snake rail fencing also known as zig zag or shenandoah stack rail brings back an era of pre civil war and adds a rustic charm to any park setting.

West virginia split rail is a us government approved vendor for wood fence products. Corner and end posts available. Promotional prices listed here for in store and local deliveries only. You can build a sturdy fence using whole round logs but split rails work especially.

Cedar also resists insect infestation. In addition to modifying the offset angle this style can also be installed in a straight line. Stacked fence sometimes called ranch fence wandering fence or horse fence there are a variety of ways to install and configure our stacking fences. Western red cedar stack fences and cedar split rail fences have proven more weather resistant than those made of pine spruce and hemlock.

Traditionally the rails are offset provide support. A split rail fence or log fence also known as a zigzag fence worm fence or snake fence historically due to its meandering layout is a type of fence constructed out of timber logs usually cut lengthwise into rails and typically used for agricultural or decorative fencing. Some timber fences have the rails stacked directly on top of each other and secured with double fence posts one on either side of the rails. Add some wire mesh to make the enclosure more secure.

Cedar stack rail fence is very rustic in appearance. For a more modern take fence posts are drilled all the way through so that the rails can be inserted into the slots. One regular line 2 hole post. Find split rail wood fence rails at lowe s today.

Cutting and assembly required. No holes in ground needed but can stake for more support. Western red cedar wood has a distinct color which left uncoated will weather to a silver gray color. Split rail fences built this way are easy to put up and take down as needed.

A split rail fence with supports.