SPLIT RAIL

Good for Utility and Aesthetics

Split rail fencing has been around in the United States and Canada since settlers started to arrive here from Europe. Historically the wood of choice was american  chestnut since it was widely available prior to the blight that wiped them out last century. Styles also varied from zig-zag, and worm layouts with multiple variations of stacked split wood that lended well to the rocky and hilly terrain of much of the east coast.

Today we build our split rails from cedar, locust, and treated pine. All are long lasting and weather well over time. Typically we use three or two-hole mortised posts with 10’ rails. However, other variations can be installed as well.

Stylisticaly, split rail fenceing goes great on farms and in neighborhoods both new and old. A newer innovation to make the fence more of a perimeter fence for pets in residential neighborhoods is the addition of a fence fabric on the inside of the fence. We use either no-climb horse fence or standard 9 gauge vinyl coated fence fabric.