A split-rail seemed a good choice. ... Even though our fence parts had been pretreated with a wood preservative, we applied a clear exterior-­grade stain to give it a finished look.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – It took 25 people an entire day to build a new fence at Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park, but for Evan Kenmore the work started long before the first shovels hit the ground.

On the flip side, vinyl split rail fences usually run about $20 to $26 per linear foot. Sure, vinyl split rail fences might cost more upfront compared to wood, but over time, they can save you cash.

Because of its sparse appearance, split-rail fences require less material than full-plank fences do and therefore cost less. This minimalist fence style is also a great option for farmhouses and ...

In Braun’s day, rails fashioned out of chestnut were usually used in fencing. Cedar also is another common wood used for fence rails. Cochran likes the look of this black locust.

Ridge LaPage, a local Boy Scout, completed a split rail fence at the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve as part of his Eagle Scout project. A dedication was held August 2 to recognize his work.

Staff at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary were left to pick up the pieces this week after someone destroyed a split-rail fence designed to protect a sensitive ecosystem on Christmas Hill.