Split Rail Fence With Wire

The split rail fence is in place now for the wire mesh.

Split rail fence with wire.

Start fastening at a corner post using galvanized crown staples about every 12 along each post making sure to fasten into the rail as well. A 3 rail 100 foot fence with wire mesh and 2 gates will cost approximately 12 to 18 per foot installed by a local fence company. Split rail fence with wire mesh you can purchase 100 yards of 4 foot tall wire mesh to add to your fence for about 180 or about 1 80 per linear foot. Closer view of the wire fencing.

Split rail fencing is an adaptation of the zigzagging early american wood fences. The addition can keep small animals inside the fence and pests like raccoons and coyotes out. Unroll the fencing to the next post pulling it taut as you go and fasten in the same way to the next post. Securing wire fencing to a split rail fence.

Many homeowners use wire mesh to protect pets livestock and gardens. A split rail fence lends a pastoral ambiance to any garden evoking images of galloping horses and the homesteads of pioneer america. The cost of a wooden split rail fence will depend on the length the number or rails and number of gates.