This spacer will save you time and assist you with keeping your fence boards evenly spaced during the construction of your feather edge (Close board) fencing. Our Premium range sheds are constructed with excellent quality features like Tyvek Housewrap, designed to prevent water ingress. As you progress through the installation, it is helpful to use a spacer or offcut to maintain a consistent overlap distance between each board. I've just put up a run of featheredge and used two fixings per board (obviously per rail - thus 4 fixings per board! I have to agree nails do look a lot better than screws in many cases , fences and floorboards for instance.

Company founder Jon Harry explained: “TidyFence® fence board spacers are a true innovation for the fencing industry. Our balustrades are designed to enhance and decoratively frame any decking area allowing you to make a feature as well as providing a safer environment to work, rest or play. This type of fencing provides a sturdy and secure barrier, ensuring privacy and security, making it an ideal choice for gardens and property boundaries. I'm in the process of erecting about 40m of 6' fence, and would like to know the potential pitfalls.

In summary, to build a durable and effective feather edge fence, it is essential to maintain an appropriate overlap distance of around 25mm (1 inch) between boards. Weather Resistance: Overlapping the boards correctly can also protect the fence from harsh weather conditions by creating a barrier against rain, snow, and wind. The only time I ever used 2 nails per batten the boards split, but they were waney edge flat boards, not straight edge feather edge boards.

Item: 263615076065 Fencing spacer - For 4" (100mm) Feather Edge Board / Close Board fence / fencing. Our composite decking is made from FSC® 100% hardwood flour and recycled plastic which combine to produce a high quality, stunning looking, finished product. Weather its a new Fence you’re putting up or a Brand new deck being installed we’ll have the right stuff for you! The main reason for not nailing through the thinner section of the board is that it is likely to split.TidyFence fence board spacers solve the problem of not having enough hands to hold all of the tools and materials used in the construction of feather edge fencing. Our solid posts and gravel boards are the perfect solution if you're looking for something long-lasting and a little more robust for your fence installation. Our timber supplier, like many others, supply their Arris rails and Gravel boards in 3m lengths, and if this is the case for you, your posts will need to be spaced at 3m centres.