Wooden Fence
There is a rich heritage of beautiful wooden fences in Sweden, which we can learn from in the UK. It’s time to put some care into our garden’s most important façade – its fence!
Flat Top Fence
This is a fence that fits in most contexts. Both the posts, the top rail and the slats are protected by a cover board. The illustrated fence has 40mm between the slats, which end 100mm above the ground. The height is 1.05 meters.
| Name | Cross Section - mm | Length - mm (Drawing Size) | Gap - mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 70 x 95 | 1030 above ground | 1700 ± 70 |
| Rails | 45 x 70 | - | 676 |
| Capping | 22 x 170 | - | - |
| Slats/Uprights | 22 x 70 | 915 | 0, 23, 40 |
Swedish Picket Fence
This fence has medieval origins. It was often painted barn red with white tips. You don’t have to rebate the rails into the posts, but it makes a neat job. The slats are 700mm wide and they end 100mm above the ground. The overall height is 1.2 meters.
| Name | Cross Section - mm | Length - mm (Drawing Size) | Gap - mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 70 x 95 | 1030 above ground | 1730 ± 120 |
| Rails | 45 x 70 | - | 510 |
| Slats | 22 x 70 | 1100 | 48 |
Low Fence
Often, low fences are boring, with the slats too wide for the height. This fence is very simple, with two sizes to give a nice rhythm. The slats finish 80mm above the ground. The posts lie behind the rails and the pole distances are therefore unimportant. The height is 800mm.
| Name | Dimensions - mm | Height - mm (Drawing Size) | Gap - mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posts | 70 x 95 | 720 | about 1700 |
| Rails | 45 x 70 | - | 320 |
| Slats | 22 x 70 22 x 50 | 720 670 | 40 40 |
Garden Fence
