Split Rail Fence

Split Rail Fence Installers in Bucks County & Montgomery County

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Why Choose a Split Rail Fence?

More than likely you know of those rustic fences that often line rural properties. These fences are usually made of vinyl or wood and have two, three, or four rails, with lots of open space. This fence style is also known as “ranch rail” or “post and rail” fence.

Split rail fences are often associated with rural properties because they are great at containing horses and cattle. They are not exclusively for farms though, as they are an economical fencing option and a great way to define your property lines in the suburbs.

The security of split rail fencing is often enhanced with the addition of wire mesh. Check out your wire mesh options below.

Your wood choices for split rail will be pressure-treated pine, cedar or black locust.

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Cedar four rail split rail fence

Split Rail Fence with Wire Mesh

Customers often install split rail fence with wire mesh. Wire mesh keeps your pets in, vermin out, and maintains the open appearance of split rail fencing.

Wire Fencing Options:

  • Galvanized welded wire: Stronger than woven wire due to the welded joints. Recommended and most popular choice. Welds not as useful on uneven ground.
  • Woven wire: Wire woven into a mesh, not welded at joints. Often referred to as “field fence”. Also available with vinyl coating.
  • Vinyl coated wire: Welded wire mesh vinyl (PVC) coated in a variety of colors, with green and black being the most common.
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Closeup of cedar split rail fence with vinyl coated wire

Vinyl Split Rail Fence

More property owners are choosing vinyl split rail fencing for residential and agricultural use. Expect a higher initial investment. You will also find this fencing referred to as “vinyl ranch rail” or “vinyl post and rail”. Why choose vinyl rather than traditional wood?

Advantages of vinyl split rail fencing:

  • Stronger and more durable than wood,
  • much less maintenance is required,
  • will last for several decades with proper care,
  • and more cost-effective over the long-term.
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Vinyl split rail fence
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Split Rail Fence FAQ

In Bucks and Montgomery County split rail fence installation costs approximately $15 to $40 per linear foot, depending on wood type and other factors.

Material choices, such as cedar, pine, or vinyl, and labor rates influence the final price. An additional cost will be if you choose to add wire mesh to your split rail fence.

Black locust is the most durable wood for a split rail fence. Western Red Cedar and Southern Yellow Pine offer a lot of durability and are commonly available. The best choice for a less expensive fence will be pressure treated yellow pine.

A cedar split rail fence should last 15 years or more. Pressure treated wood will last around 10 years, depending on the conditions. Black Locust can last 20 years or more.

Fence posts for a split rail fence are set six to ten feet apart. Corner posts are set first and then posts spaced to accommodate typical eight foot or ten foot rails.

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