Post and rail fencing
Post and rail marks a boundary without closing off a view. It is the standard choice for paddocks and large open plots, and it works well on the semi-rural edges of our area.
Configurations
Two rail for simple demarcation, three rail as the general-purpose standard, four rail where you need more containment. Rails can be nailed to the face of the post or morticed into it — morticed is stronger and neater, and costs more.
- Two, three or four rail
- Round or square posts
- Face-fixed or morticed rails
- Stock netting added for livestock, dogs or rabbits
Adding containment
On its own, post and rail will not contain small animals. Stock netting or weldmesh fixed to the inside face turns it into a containment fence while keeping the open look from outside.