{"product_id":"fence-panel-backing-rails-1-83m-32x75mm-green-brown","title":"Fence Panel Backing Rails, 1.83m x 32mm x 75mm, Rough Sawn Softwood, Green or Brown Pressure Treated","description":"\u003cp\u003eBacking rails are the slim horizontal timbers that feather edge boards are nailed to when you build a closeboard fence or make up your own closeboard panels. These rails are 1.83m long, 75mm wide and 32mm thick. They are cut from rough sawn softwood and pressure treated in either green or brown, so you can match the boards and posts already on your job. They are sold individually. Fencing contractors, landscapers, builders and homeowners use them to make panels on site, to repair a panel whose rails have failed, and to add an extra rail to a tall fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe right section for nailing boards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 75mm wide, the rail gives a feather edge board a broad face to nail into. That makes it easier to keep nails away from the edge of the rail and to set each board straight. At 32mm thick, there is enough timber to hold a nail without the rail splitting, while staying light enough to handle and fix on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePressure treated against rot and insects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth colours are pressure treated to help the timber resist rot and insect attack outdoors. Green treated timber starts with a green tint that weathers over time. Brown treated timber starts a mid brown that suits brown boards and posts. The use class for this line is not published, so keep the rails off the ground and use a gravel board below the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA standard 6ft panel length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.83m length matches the common 6ft panel width, so a rail spans one bay between posts without joints. A typical closeboard panel uses two or three rails, depending on its height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRough sawn finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is left rough sawn rather than planed. This is normal for fencing timber and gives a good grip for stain if you choose to colour the fence later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking up closeboard and feather edge panels on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing panels with split or rotten rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding a middle rail to tall boarded fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFraming bin stores, log stores and screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral garden and outbuilding joinery outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFence panel backing rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.83m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough sawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen pressure treated or brown pressure treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth treatments share the same size, timber and rough sawn finish, so the choice is about colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Treated\u003c\/strong\u003e suits fences built from green treated feather edge boards, posts and gravel boards. The green tint fades with weathering, so new rails on an older green fence will blend in over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Treated\u003c\/strong\u003e suits brown treated boards and posts and gives a finished brown look from day one. Choose it when you want the rails to match brown panels straight away, or when the fence will be stained a dark colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, plan two rails per bay for fences up to about 1.2m high, and three rails per bay for taller fences, so the boards stay flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix the rails between posts, or to the back of the boards when making panels flat on the ground, keeping them level and square. Nail each feather edge board to every rail, overlapping the boards evenly. Use galvanised or stainless nails to avoid rust marks. Treat any cut ends with a suitable end-grain preservative, as cutting exposes untreated timber. Keep the bottom of the fence off the soil with a gravel board, and check fixings each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many rails do I need per panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo rails are usual for low panels and three for panels around 1.8m high. Add a rail if boards are long enough to bow between rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the rails to a shorter length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They cut easily with a hand saw. Treat each cut end with an end-grain preservative before fixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these rails planed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They are rough sawn, which is the normal finish for fencing timber and takes stain well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these rails go in the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use class is not published for this line, so we do not recommend ground contact. Use posts and gravel boards for parts that touch the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRails are sold individually and priced per rail. A minimum order of 39 rails applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Green Treated","offer_id":63294346985859,"sku":"SSHF-855650-01","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown Treated","offer_id":63294347018627,"sku":"SSHF-855650-02","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/green-treated-fence-backing-rails-patio-479d46e3-7efa-4eb8-974b-b5c9062168da.jpg?v=1794608034","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/fence-panel-backing-rails-1-83m-32x75mm-green-brown","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}