How wide are feather edge fence panels?
Cut from spruce, the recommended specie for producing feather edge pales. All boards are 150mm wide and available in various lengths from 1.2m to 2.4m long.
How far apart should feather edge boards be?
D) Feather Edge Boards – The most common width of Feather edge boards is 5″ (125mm). The recommended board overlap for a Feather Edge fence is 25mm (Our TidyFence board spacers will give you a repeatable overlap of 25mm everytime). E) Nails – 2.5″ (65mm) Annular ring nails for the structure.
How many 150mm feather edge boards do I need?
As a guide Fencing Essentials recommend the following, when deciding how many boards are needed: Allow 12 boards per metre when using 100mm boards. Allow 10 boards per metre when using 125mm boards. Allow 8 boards per metre when using 150mm boards.
How much should feather edge boards overlap?
The overlapping of the feather edge cladding is very important and must be kept consistent. For boards less than 150mm wide an overlap of 40mm is ideal, but for boards wider than 150mm, 50mm overlap is recommended.
How many feather boards do I need?
To work out how many feather edge is required you need to divide the total length of the fence by the width of the feather edge minus the overlap. The ovelap will need to be about 1″ (25mm), so deduct this from the width of the feather edge, I:E 150mm – 25mm = 125mm.
How many feather edge boards are in a panel?
100mm Featheredge boards are the most common size used and you should expect to use, 23 boards for a 1.8M panel. 35 boards for a 2.7M panel and 39 for a 3.0M panel. You should also think about adding a few extra just in case.
What size nails do I need for feather edge fencing?
Use 50mm galvanised nails to attach them – it is important you only use one nail per pale per rail (i.e. 3 nails) – do not nail two pales together. The single fixing is to allow the pales to expand and contract with the weather. As the top of the fence is continuous, capping can be any length.
Can you screw feather edge boards?
The choice is yours. The rails can be screwed into the posts through the sides and supporting brackets can be used to give extra strength. 3 inch number 8 screws are usually needed for this, all timber should be treated. The first feather edge board can then be fixed on the outside of your fence.
How many 125mm feather edge boards do I need?
125mm (5”) Wide Feather-Edge board. This would equate to ten boards needed per metre.
How do I calculate how much feather edge I need?
How many Featheredge boards do I need?
Step 1: Know your measurements 100mm Featheredge boards are the most common size used and you should expect to use, 23 boards for a 1.8M panel. 35 boards for a 2.7M panel and 39 for a 3.0M panel. You should also think about adding a few extra just in case.
How much do you overlap 125mm feather edge boards?
25mm
Well there is a British Standard for this believe it or not, which recommends a minimum of 18mm overlap between each board, however most fencing contractors and timber suppliers will recommend 25mm of overlap whether you are using 100mm, 125mm or 150mm feather edge boards, we agree with this and this is our …
How many 100mm featheredge boards do I Need?
100mm Featheredge boards are the most common size used and you should expect to use, 23 boards for a 1.8M panel. 35 boards for a 2.7M panel and 39 for a 3.0M panel.
Can I use the feather edge board outside?
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How much support do I need for my feather edge cladding?
For the first board consider putting a stripe behind for support and ensure it is completely level as this is a critical piece. The overlapping of the feather edge cladding is very important and must be kept consistent. For boards less than 150mm wide an overlap of 40mm is ideal, but for boards wider than 150mm, 50mm overlap is recommended.
Are the featheredge boards pressure treated?
All Featheredge are fully pressure treated. When ordering Featheredge the price is for each single board, the reference to (2ex) means the Featheredge are cut diagonally from a 125 x 22 section of timber, therefore creating 2 boards from 1 section of timber. Local Delivery We aim to get all deliveries to our customers within 1 week of ordering