What is the minimum overlap for feather edge cladding?
The overlapping of the feather edge cladding is very important and must be kept consistent. For boards less than 150mm wide an overlap of 40mm is ideal, but for boards wider than 150mm, 50mm overlap is recommended.
What is the difference between Waney and feather edge cladding?
This cladding style is very similar to waney-edge, however feather edge cladding has straight edges, creating straight lines of timber. Due to the more uniform finish, feather edge cladding is similarly traditional and rustic looking to waney edge, however modern consistency is maintained.
How far apart do feather edge boards need to be?
We have allowed for each of the feather edge boards to overlap each other by 25mm for vertical fencing. The 100mm x 100mm posts must be a minimum of 0.6 – 0.9m longer than the finished height of the fence and placed at 1.8m intervals; along with 3 no. 3.6m x 87mm x 38mm rails placed horizontally along the length of the fence.
What is the best timber for feather edge cladding?
For example, Siberian Larch is a popular timber specie for timber cladding, and suits feather edge cladding as it is an incredibly innately dense and moderately durable softwood. Timber choice may be based upon density, durability, appearance, treatment required, shipping carbon footprint, cost and more.
How much do you overlap feather edge?
Overlap Consistently For boards less than 150mm wide an overlap of 40mm is ideal, but for boards wider than 150mm, 50mm overlap is recommended.
How much do you overlap 125mm feather edge boards?
25mmWell there is a British Standard for this believe it or not, which recommends a minimum of 18mm overlap between each board, however most fencing contractors and timber suppliers will recommend 25mm of overlap whether you are using 100mm, 125mm or 150mm feather edge boards, we agree with this and this is our ...
How do I calculate how much feather edge I need?
To work out how many feather edge is required you need to divide the total length of the fence by the width of the feather edge minus the overlap. The ovelap will need to be about 1" (25mm), so deduct this from the width of the feather edge, I:E 150mm - 25mm = 125mm.
How far apart should feather edge posts be?
With featheredge fencing, there are 3 generic distances between posts, 1.8M, 2.7M and 3.0M.
How many feather edge boards do I need 125mm?
125mm (5”) Wide Feather-Edge board. This would equate to ten boards needed per metre.
How many 150mm feather edge boards do I need?
As a guide Fencing Essentials recommend the following, when deciding how many boards are needed: Allow 12 boards per metre when using 100mm boards. Allow 10 boards per metre when using 125mm boards. Allow 8 boards per metre when using 150mm boards.
How many feather edge boards do I need per metre?
150mm boards at usually stocked at 1.65 metres, 1.8 metres, 2.4 metres, 3.0 and 3.6 metres. With a 25mm lap you will need 8 boards per linear metre run of fence. Longer lengths of featheredge are generally used in cladding applications but may be cut to size by the customer where unusual heights of board are required.
Can you screw feather edge boards?
The choice is yours. The rails can be screwed into the posts through the sides and supporting brackets can be used to give extra strength. 3 inch number 8 screws are usually needed for this, all timber should be treated. The first feather edge board can then be fixed on the outside of your fence.
Where do you nail feather edge boards?
We recommend that each board is fixed once with a nail located 10mm above the upper edge of the previous board. Some suppliers advise using two nails per board, but this does not allow for shrinkage of the board and can result in splitting.
What is a good distance between fence posts?
around 8 feetTypical spacing is right around 8 feet between each post however different circumstances may call for different measurements and it is not uncommon to have spacing between posts reach up to 10 feet. Once you have a rough idea of your post layout start by digging your first hole.
What is the maximum distance between fence posts?
8 to 12 feetMost fence posts can be spaced 8 to 12 feet apart. While this is a general criteria, it doesn't cover all scenarios. For instance, high tensile fence can have larger spacing, requiring line posts every 15 to 20 feet for field fence styles, and as much as 20-30 feet for high tensile barbed and smooth wire.
How do I calculate fence post spacing?
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How much overlap is needed for feather edge cladding?
For boards less than 150mm wide an overlap of 40mm is ideal, but for boards wider than 150mm, 50mm overlap is recommended. The overlap amount should not be reduced lower than 40mm as this allows the green timber used for feather edge cladding to shrink up to 15mm as it dries.
What is feather edge cladding?
As is it cost effective and strong when fixed, feather edge cladding is a great fencing material for strength, cost and looks.
What type of wood is used for feather edge cladding?
Any popular timber species used for timber cladding can be used for feather edge cladding. Homegrown Cedar and Larch are popular species for feather edge cladding, however now a large variety of cost-effective and non-homegrown timber species are available including Siberian Larch, Canadian Western Red Cedar, and Sweet Chestnut.
What is timber cladding?
Timber cladding is available in a range of profiles creating various facades, usually in a modern, sleek style, such as shiplap cladding, or with a rustic, traditional appeal. Feather edge cladding provides the perfect blend of traditional style with clean modern lines, adding to the attraction of any clad building.