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The posts for the WV Lap Rail Style of fence are cut from Locust. Posts are available in two sizes, 2-Rail and 3-Rail. Posts come pre-routed for the rails, in three different configurations - Line, End, and Corner.
Advantages - WV lap rail fence is one of the most cost effective styles for defining boundaries, decorating property, and fencing in livestock and horses. Lap rail fencing is also one of, if not the easiest style of fence to install making it an ideal project for the do-it-yourselfer. Posts are typically set directly in the ground approx. 24-30" deep without any concrete. A tamping bar is used to compact the dirt around the post while backfilling.
Disadvantages - It is typical to have to retamp posts plumb after the ground settles around post so that the fence remains upright. This is especially true if the fence is installed in a wet area or it was wet when the fence was originally installed. Pouring gravel around the posts instead of backfilling with dirt will help prevent posts from leaning under the heavy weight of the rails. Fence requires a preservative for the longest-lasting performance, however most installations are never treated.
ORDERING NOTES:
West Virginia Lap Rail Fence is style that is component driven. Most wood fence styles utilize fence panels, but this rustic style is made up of individual posts and rail. This fence is readily available in 2-Rail and 3-Rail styles.
A complete section of 2-Rail fence would include (2) Posts, and (2) Rails. A 3-Rail section would include (2) Posts and (3) Rails.
Bundle Quantities as Follows:
Weights shown are approximate.
| Size | Type | Weight Each |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Rail | Line | 31 lbs. |
| 2-Rail | End | 45 lbs. |
| 2-Rail | Corner | 45 lbs. |
| 3-Rail | Line | 50 lbs. |
| 3-Rail | End | 50 lbs. |
| 3-Rail | Corner | 50 lbs. |
Weights shown are approximate.
Here are some great pictures from a customer of ours in Kirtland, Ohio of some 3-Rail West Virginia Lap Rail Fence that was installed using our Hemlock Rails and Locust Posts. Great job guys!
Here are some great photos from our customer Tim over in New Jersey who installed these aluminum safety railings on the platforms for the locks on this lake. The railings were built using an array of Kee Lite Fittings and Aluminum Sch40 Tubing. He also installed the West Virginia Lap Rail Fence.
The project looks wonderful Tim - thank you for sharing!
Truckload of WV Lap Rail
Unloading Truck of WV Lap Rail
Full Bundle of Rails on Truck
Full Bundles of Posts and Rails at Our Warehouse
Customer Comment:
I just took delivery on my order and I wanted to tell you how pleased I am in the quality of the lumber. I really appreciate Hoover Fence working with me on this relatively small order. I also want to thank the driver (I didn't get his name) who took a lot of time to skillfully back his flatbed into my narrow street so we could unload directly onto my utility trailer at the top of my driveway. I intend to e-mail you a picture of the completed fence.
Thanks again.
Ron V. - Talladega, AL
3 rail locust posts and spruce rails located in Champion, Ohio. Installed by Chad Hoover, Jim Beutler and Bobcat, who installed over 5000' here and elsewhere in less than 6 days!
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A great resource for split rail fencing I am repairing. Locust posts should be solid for decades.
i had no problem with you ,but locust posts that you get in for customers ,i have a problem with. end and corner posts .hole cutouts were too small,i had to use chainsaw to make bigger and a few line posts too.if someone did not own a chainsaw and went to put post rails in, they were out of luck.
Professional and fast shipping!
High quality. Quality people.
They will not let you pick out your post and rails, you have to accept what they give you .
