Split Rail Fence With Black Wire Mesh
H x 48 in.
Split rail fence with black wire mesh. A split rail fence lends a pastoral ambiance to any garden evoking images of galloping horses and the homesteads of pioneer america. W split timber bamboo fence with black twine fence panel model sbf 96t 55 98 roll 55 98 roll out of stock online. A 3 rail 100 foot fence with wire mesh and 2 gates will cost approximately 12 to 18 per foot installed by a local fence company. Split rail fence is typically installed with the bottom rail about a foot and a half off of the ground.
The rails and even the posts on many split rail fences have a lot of angles and rough edges that may make attaching wire mesh very difficult or even next to impossible. Apr 25 2014 photo of abbey fence deck 3 rail split rail fencing baltimore md. Split rail fences are not only beautiful to humans they are highly visible to horses. The posts are locust wood and the rails are mixed softwoods spruce or hemlock.
Securing wire fencing to a split rail fence. Split rail posts can be installed with or without concrete also depending on customer s needs. When a horse does contact a rail fence it is less likely to get a hoof hung in it or cut itself on sharp wire ends as might be the case with many standard farm fences. Split rail fence with wire mesh you can purchase 100 yards of 4 foot tall wire mesh to add to your fence for about 180 or about 1 80 per linear foot.
They appear to a horse as a solid barrier that they are less likely to challenge or run into. The split rail fence is in place now for the wire mesh. The addition can keep small animals inside the fence and pests like raccoons and coyotes out. Many homeowners use wire mesh to protect pets livestock and gardens.
Closer view of the wire fencing. The cost of a wooden split rail fence will depend on the length the number or rails and number of gates. Unroll the fencing to the next post pulling it taut as you go and fasten in the same way to the next post. Some customers decide to staple wire mesh fencing along the fence in order to create more of a barrier depending on their needs.
This is a rustic split post and rail fence with welded wire mesh attached that we install in berkeley heights nj. This material is in stock at our facility for do it yourself customers. Start fastening at a corner post using galvanized crown staples about every 12 along each post making sure to fasten into the rail as well. A common three or four rail board fence might make for a much easier and better looking job.