Wood Split Rail Posts - Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar Split Rail Posts are offered in three options, 2-Rail, 3-Rail, and 4-Rail which is special order. They are also available in three different configurations, Line, End, and Corner. The hole and tenon dimensions are the same on all components amongst grades of our cedar split fencing, so they're universal in the sense that any post and any rail will fit together.

Advantages - Cedar split rail fence is one of the most cost effective styles for defining boundaries, decorating property, and fencing in livestock and horses. Split 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. 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 re-tamp 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 and will also help with proper drainage of water away from the posts. Fence requires a preservative for the longest-lasting performance, however most installations are never treated.

ORDERING NOTES:

Western Red Cedar Split Rail Fence is a style of fence that is component driven. Most wood fence styles utilize fence panels, but this rustic style is made up of posts and individual rails. This fence is readily available in 2-Rail and 3-Rail styles, while the 4-Rail has a 2-4 week lead time as it is special order.

A complete section of 2-Rail fence would include (2) Posts, and (2) Rails of your choice. A 3-Rail fence section would include (2) Posts and (3) Rails of your choice. Likewise, a 4-Rail fence section would consist of (2) Posts and (4) Rails.

All posts used in this fence system are the same Jumbo grade materials. The differing factor are the Rails, which are available in Pony, Standard, and Jumbo Grades.

Truckload Pricing - We are pleased to offer competitive discounts based on volume purchases and cumulative sales. A full semi truckload will require the purchase of approximately 20 units (bundles) of rails/ posts.

Small Orders - For one bundle or less of materials, posts will be palletized and ship via common carrier. Freight costs will start around $425.00. You may also pickup your order from our Ohio store location to avoid shipping charges.