kwolfe
Platinum Member
Because of my mutts (2 goldens), I now need to put up about 500ft of 3 rail fence. At 8ft section, that comes to about 60 posts and 180 rails. I have been looking around to rent a Dingo or small skid loader to help dig the holes because the ground around my house (Central PA) is clay and full of rocks. Not to mention partially frozen right now.
I have been think a lot about the lumber piece. I have just about decided on pressure treated as I can find it everywhere and it won't break the bank (did I mention I am on a tight budget). The question is, should I simpy do 4x4 posts and 1x6 rails? I was thinking of trying something different. The posts would be made of 2 2x6 that sandwhich 2x6 rails. The gap in between the rails would also have cut pieces of 2x6. This wuold give it the look of a 6x6 post with slots mitered in it. Does that make sense?
I am overthing this like everything else? Help, suggestions, comments?
I have been think a lot about the lumber piece. I have just about decided on pressure treated as I can find it everywhere and it won't break the bank (did I mention I am on a tight budget). The question is, should I simpy do 4x4 posts and 1x6 rails? I was thinking of trying something different. The posts would be made of 2 2x6 that sandwhich 2x6 rails. The gap in between the rails would also have cut pieces of 2x6. This wuold give it the look of a 6x6 post with slots mitered in it. Does that make sense?
I am overthing this like everything else? Help, suggestions, comments?