Stacked Split Rail Fence

Traditionally the rails are offset provide support.

Stacked split rail fence.

2 in x 4 in x 8 ft natural western red cedar western red cedar wood fence top rail. West virginia split rail is a us government approved vendor for wood fence products. Find split rail wood fence rails at lowe s today. Weathered split rail discounted down an additional 20.

One regular line 2 hole post. 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. Cedar stack rail fence is very rustic in appearance. Two 10 split rails.

Rails were stacked in an interlocking zigzag pattern making them sturdy and self supporting. Corner and end posts available. Split rail fences built this way are easy to put up and take down as needed. For a more modern take fence posts are drilled all the way through so that the rails can be inserted into the slots.

You can build a sturdy fence using whole round logs but split rails work especially. 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. Western red cedar wood has a distinct color which left uncoated will weather to a silver gray color. Add some wire mesh to make the enclosure more secure.

In addition to modifying the offset angle this style can also be installed in a straight line. Western red cedar stacking rails in 10 lengths. 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. Western red cedar stack fences and cedar split rail fences have proven more weather resistant than those made of pine spruce and hemlock.

Nothing matches the look of rustic cedar split rail fencing. The starter post for this fence is sold separately. Promotional prices listed here for in store and local deliveries only. Cutting and assembly required.

A split rail fence with supports. No holes in ground needed but can stake for more support. 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. Weathered split rail are available for in store purchases only.

This fence is easy to install with prenotched posts.