Featheredge

Feather edge fencing is a popular fencing option. These fences are constructed using overlapping vertical timber boards that have been taper-sawned from one edge to the other.

Versatile featheredge boards and fences

Feather edge fences offer security and privacy. We recommend 100mm x 100mm square treated fence posts, spaced at 1.8 metres with 38mm x 88mm rails. The maximum height for a fence is 2.0 metres, most opt for 2.4 metre fence posts with 450mm-600mm in the ground.

Our featheredge boards (aka slats) start at 1.05 metres and then at 1.2, 1.65, 1.8 and 2.4 metre heights, ideal for fencing applications. The longer lengths of 3.0m, 3.6m and 4.8m are intended for cladding field shelters and garden buildings.

Most featheredge boards are 150mm width but we also stock 1.2m, 1.65m and 1.8m boards at 125mm wide.  Tradesmen normally allow a 25mm overlap on feather edge boards. Fencing installations need a minimum of 10 boards per metre for 125mm slats and 8 to the metre for 150mm. Allow a further 5-10% for waste.

Featheredge timber products

Timber capping is available in rebated or flat-bottomed profile. Both profiles enhance fence appearance and protect the tops of the feather boards. Further protection can be obtained by fitting a ‘gravel board’ at the fence bottom.

Other  essential products include quick- setting Postcrete, End Grain Protector (preservative) and post sleeves –  available from our Devon yard or by ordering online.   

We also offer feather edge fence posts, feather edge timber capping, and sawn timber gravel boards.