Douglas Fir Fence Rails

Cedar rail 2 x 4 x 10.

Douglas fir fence rails.

Lengths from 4 to 20. Wood fences installed by a professional fence service are some of the most attractive and useful property enclosures for a home usually because there are so many different types of wood that can be used in a variety of ways. The 2 by 4 and 4 by 4 lumber needed for posts and rails however is equally available in redwood and douglas fir and douglas fir is typically less expensive. The post readily takes paint or stain for a custom look.

Pressure treated douglas fir or redwood. Rails available in 2x4 and 2x6. Sierra pacific industries 5 8 in. Use the 3 in.

We have the right fence rail for your fence. However they would not hold up as well in wet areas like portland or. Wood fence rails 1 compare. Douglas fir rails 2 x 4 x 8.

It won t last as long as treated wood but it will last many years if it s maintained with waterproof stain sealer. Severe weather 11 16 in x 6 in w x 6 ft h pressure treated douglas fir dog ear fence picket. Severe weather 11 16 in x 6 in w x 6 ft h pressure treated douglas fir flat top fence picket. Doug fir is just fine for fence rails.

Use this wood for split rail fences and other styles where fasteners are not important. Because raw douglas fir quickly rots. However eastern white cedar holds nails and screws poorly especially compared to fir species. Both fir and cedar wood are easy to cut and shape into fence posts planks and other components.

Wood standard duty round rail post for indoor and outdoor applications for a natural looking fencing supply. Douglas fir rail 2 x 4 x 10. Manufactured from pine and fir. They bore well taking holes without splitting or cracking.

I built a cedar fence last year and used doug fir for fence rails.