Suggestions For Installation of Your Fence

1. Build on 3-Rails

Use 3-rails in new construction or add a 3rd rail when remodeling.

A: Top rail should be 6 inches from the tip of fence.

B: Bottom rail should be 6 inches from the bottom of fence.

C: Center the middle rail between top and bottom rail.

D: Add a cap rail to help control the expansion and contraction of your wood fence (this rail is in addition to the 3-rails used to

construct your fence).

2. Avoid Ground Contact

3. Use Galvanized or Stainless Fasteners

4. Per ASTM F537-01 (2007) Wood Fence Design Specifications allow for 1/8" space between boards

Design and build your fence allowing for expansion and contraction.

For Example:

A: Build with 1/8" space between boards.

B: Allow boards to overlap from front to back.

C: Space bottom boards 4" apart.

Nail top boards over the 4" space (the 4" space is only applicable when using 6" boards).

A: Privacy Fence B: Shadow Box Fence C: Board/Batten Privacy Fence

Allow 1/8" space for expansion and contraction

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Notice overlap Space bottom boards

4" apart

(when using 6" boards)

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