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Treated Pine Paling Fences
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PALING
LAPPED
LAP'N'CAP
All Day Fencing supply and install timber fencing and gates. Treated pine, hardwood, new and repairs.
Paling fences are available in treated softwood or untreated hardwood. Treated fences are more durable than hardwood fences - with a predicted lifespan of over 40 years!, (see our treated timber information sheet for more details). Hardwood fences however are much stronger.
Most commonly, Radiata or cypress pine is used for exterior fencing. Pine is a softwood with a wide grain, and is suited to pressure treatment. It is the preservative that allows a softwood to become durable in outdoor and exposed locations.
The timbers are pressure impregnated with a light organic solvent preservative (LOSP). LOSP gives the timber a green appearance that stays with the life of the fence. Treated pine fences can be painted, stained or left raw. There are 2 main protection levels. Timber for above ground use (palings and rails) are graded as H3. Timber for below ground (such as fence posts) are given a higher degree of treatment and are graded as H4.
The posts can be made from 170mm x 50mm treated timber pre mortised to accept the fence rails, or teamed with a decorative post. Treated timber has minimum shrinkage compared to hardwood, however it can expand quite a bit when wet, so leave good clearance around your gates!
Treated pine fences over 1.5m high are installed using three horizontal rails to prevent
warping of the palings. All Day Fencing strongly advise the use of 50mm square galvanised steel posts when installing treated pine fences as timber posts tend to bend or twist in a very short time. Steel posts are set 600mm into the ground (or core drilled directly into rock or concrete), with a concrete base for strength and stability. The steel post maintains the level of the fence.
Matching gates are easily installed. The cost of the gate material is calculated at the same per metre rate as the fence,
with the addition of an extra charge to cover hinges, catch, brace, extra post and labour, (see pricelist).
Paling fences come in three basic styles and many different designs. The most common style is called 'standard paling'. With Standard paling fences, the palings are nailed side by side often leaving a very small gap of 1 to 3mm. Standard paling fences are the cheapest wood fence style.
For privacy, some clients choose an overlapped paling allowing no gap between the palings for total privacy. This is commonly know as 'lapped paling fencing'.
For fences that are highly visible, a wood capping to the top of the fence can give the fence a 'finished' look and is suitable where the fence surrounds your outdoor entertainment areas. This style is commonly referred to as 'lap'n'cap' fencing.
All Day Fencing strive to keep the cost of paling fences at a minimum. Submit our quotation form for a free estimate.
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