Feather Edge Boards 125 x 22mm (2EX), Pressure Treated, Green or Brown, 900mm to 2.4m

Feather edge boards are the face of a closeboard fence: the vertical boards you nail to arris or cant rails, each one lapping the last to form a solid screen. These are 125mm x 22mm (2EX) pressure-treated boards in a rough sawn pine/spruce mix, in Green treated or Brown treated. Boards are sold individually, so you order exactly the number your run needs, from a handful of replacements to a full boundary. Lengths run from 900mm to 2.4m in green; brown starts at 1.2m, so check the options below before you order.

Why it works

A tapered profile that locks the run together

"2EX" means two feather edge boards are cut diagonally from one 125mm x 22mm board. Each board has a thick edge of approx 15mm tapering to a thin edge of approx 6mm. When you lap one board over the next, the thin edge sits under the thick edge of its neighbour, so there is no straight-through gap. Nailing through the thick edge also holds the thin edge of the next board in place.

Pressure treated for outdoor use

The boards are pressure treated, so they suit fencing and cladding that stays outside all year. Treat any freshly cut ends with an end-grain preservative. The treatment use class and expected service life are not published for this line.

Rough sawn softwood

The boards are rough sawn, not planed, so expect a textured face and natural variation between boards. Treated softwood turns silvery grey as it ages; to keep the green or brown colour, apply a stain or preservative annually.

Where it's used

The main job is closeboard fencing: garden boundaries, side returns and runs between neighbours, with boards fixed vertically to arris or cant rails between posts. Board length sets the fence height, so 1.8m boards make a 6ft fence and shorter lengths suit lower front or dividing fences. The same boards are also used as general cladding for sheds, bin stores and screens where you want an overlapping vertical face.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Start with height: board length equals fence height, so choose 1.8m boards for a 6ft fence. Then work out quantity. With a 25mm overlap each board covers about 100mm, so allow roughly 10 boards per metre run, plus a few spares for cutting. A typical 6ft fence along a 10-metre garden boundary therefore takes around 100 boards. Choose colour to match existing fencing or your planned stain, bearing in mind both weather to grey without maintenance. Watch the one gap: Brown is currently unavailable in 900mm, so choose Green for low 3ft fences.

Installation, use & care

Fix boards vertically to arris or cant rails, overlapping each by about 20-25mm. Nail through the thick edge so the thin edge of the next board is held. Use galvanised or stainless ring-shank nails to avoid black staining. Keep boards out of wet soil by leaving a small gap at ground level or fitting a gravel board. Treat every freshly cut end with end-grain preservative, and apply a stain or preservative each year if you want to hold the colour.

FAQ

What does 2EX mean?

Two feather edge boards are cut diagonally from one 125mm x 22mm board. Each finished board has a thick edge of approx 15mm tapering to a thin edge of approx 6mm.

How many boards do I need per metre?

With a 25mm overlap each board covers about 100mm, so allow roughly 10 boards per metre run. A 10-metre fence therefore needs around 100 boards, plus a few spares for cutting.

Will the green or brown colour last?

Not without maintenance. Treated softwood turns silvery grey as it ages, whichever colour you choose. To keep the green or brown tone, apply a stain or preservative annually. If a grey fence suits you, you can let it weather.

Which length do I need for a 6ft fence?

Board length equals fence height, so a 6ft fence takes 1.8m boards. The 1.8m length is available in both Green and Brown, and it is the most common choice for garden boundaries.

Ordering & delivery

Boards are priced per board, as listed, and a minimum order quantity applies. Delivery is to UK mainland addresses. Larger orders travel on a pallet, so delivery needs vehicle access and a hard standing to unload onto. Lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation. Where a colour and length shows as unavailable, it cannot currently be ordered.