What is post and rail fencing?
The definition of a post and rail fence is one that is made from upright timber posts with horizontal timber rails fastened between the posts, reminiscent of those seen on homesteads in Hollywood westerns.
What is post and rail fencing used for?
Mainly seen in agricultural settings, post and rail fencing is a basic countryside fence used for stock and boundary fencing. Post and rail fencing is popular on equestrian properties as its construction allows maximum visibility and where additional security is required, for example to deter predators or keep animals safe, wire mesh, chain link or barbed wire can be attached to the horizontal rails.
What is Lincolnshire fencing?
Lincolnshire fencing is a type of post and rail fence also known as mortice post and rail, as it is constructed from morticed fence posts. A morticed fence post is one that has mortices or holes cut into it which allow the horizontal rails to be inserted through the post.
How is Lincolnshire fencing constructed?
Timber mortice posts feature three or four holes which allow the horizontal rail, or scarf rail, to pass through. The ends of the scarf rails are sawn off at an angle so that when two are inserted into a mortice hole from opposite directions, they will fit together tightly. Wooden prick posts can be used as support posts to the scarf rails.
The benefits of Lincolnshire fencing
The staggered join of the scarf rails within the mortice, renders the fence strong and sturdy as it will dissipate any pressure from animals leaning up against it, spreading it along the length of the fence and reducing the risk of snapping or breaking.
It is perfect for demarcation, as it can follow land contours easily, and is ideal for larger areas as it is more cost effective than solid timber fence panels.
The open construction means that Lincolnshire fencing can be used without hindering or spoiling views from a property, while ensuring a boundary is maintained .
Lincolnshire fencing is easy to install, with the posts needing only to be pushed into the ground. A permanent installation can be achieved by pushing the posts deeper into the ground although it is not recommended to concrete the posts into the ground if the fencing is to confine livestock; the concrete will reduce the flexibility of the posts when larger animals push against them leading to the posts breaking.
Mortice post and rail fencing from Witham Timber
At Witham Timber, all the components of our mortice post and rail fencing are manufactured from pressure treated timber – this reduces the incidence of insect infestation and fungal decay. We stock two lengths of wooden mortised posts, the shorter 1800mm length features three holes, while the longer 2100mm length has four. To slot into the mortised posts, our wooden scarf rails have angled ends which fit tightly against each other to form a snug and secure fit inside the mortice hole of the posts. For additional support, we stock wooden prick posts available in lengths of 1650mm or 1800mm. These can be attached to the scarf rails equidistant from each fence post, with galvanised nails.
For help with all your Lincolnshire fencing requirements, call our experienced sales staff on 01205 359188 today or email us at sales@withamtimber.co.uk