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A straight fence starts long before the first board goes up. In this guide, Sam shows the complete process of building a traditional feather edge fence, from setting out with a string line and digging post holes, through to concreting posts, fixing rails and gravel boards, and installing the feather edge boards themselves.
Along the way, he explains why feather-edge fencing remains one of the most popular fencing systems in the UK, how to follow the natural contours of the ground, the materials he prefers to use, and the tools that make the job quicker and more accurate. Whether you’re replacing a boundary fence or tackling a new installation from scratch, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve a professional-looking result.
🔑 Key Insights
• Accurate setting out with a string line is the foundation of a straight, professional-looking fence.
• Building a feather edge fence on site allows you to follow the natural contours of the ground more easily than using pre-made panels.
• Pressure-treated spruce posts offer a good balance of durability, availability and cost for most fencing projects.
• Cedar posts can provide greater longevity but come at a significantly higher cost.
• A typical fencing concrete mix can be made using one part cement to six parts 10mm ballast, mixed fairly dry.
• Leaving posts over-length during installation provides flexibility before final trimming and finishing.
• Gravel boards help protect the feather edge boards from ground moisture and extend the life of the fence.
• Consistent board spacing and careful setting out are key to achieving a neat finished appearance.
• Cordless nail guns can significantly speed up feather-edge board installation compared with hand nailing.
• Feather-edge fencing is easy to maintain because individual boards can be replaced without dismantling the whole fence.
