4 Rail Privacy Fence

 4 rail privacy fence

An upgrade to the 3 rail privacy fence, is the 4×4 post, 4 rail privacy fence. This fence can be built with the framing either “strapped” to the face of the 4×4 posts, or installed between the posts, the same as the 3 rail. This fence includes an addition rail in the middle of the fence. The added middle rail helps to keep the pickets from twisting and bowing like all lumber wants to do. This added rail helps keep your fence looking better for longer.

Side note

This fence style must be installed with the framing on the inside of your yard if you have a hot tub or a pool. The additional rail makes this fence easier to climb and presents a safe hazard when installed with standing water in your yard.

Material for this fence

The materials listed below are the most commonly used materials for this style of wooden fence in the St Vital area of Winnipeg.

  • Top Cap = 2×4 Barefoot Brown
  • Top Rail = 2×4 Barefoot Brown
  • Middle Rail = 2×4 Barefoot Brown
  • Bottom Rail = 2×4 Barefoot Brown
  • Post = 4x4x10 Barefoot Brown
  • Pickets = 1x6x6 Barefoot Brown

What your fence will look like

When picking the style of your fence, you need to be aware of what each side will look like. Below is an image of the different sides of a 4×4 post, 4 rail fence with the framing between the posts.

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