Posts
Our posts are quarter trees. They are split, then squared up with froes and side axes with all bark and sapwood removed. They average about 6" by 4" although there is a great deal of variation depending on the size and shape of the tree. In some circumstances, where we have some very large trees, the posts may be eighths. We try and keep as much character, knots and twists, in place as possible, always bearing in mind that they have to do their job! As they are split they are stronger than sawn posts. They are morticed with one large mortice to take both rails overlapping. Rails Our rails are eighths of trees. The oak rails are split, debarked and sapwood taken off. The tenons are then hand cut with side axes. They vary in size but would typically be 4" X 4" X 3". They are strong enough to hold back livestock. Our sweet chestnut rails retain their sapwood and bark (much thinner than on the oak)and because of this are easier to supply in longer lengths. They tend to be straighter and less knotty than the oak. The two woods are equally durable. Although resembling oak in appearance, chestnut is less hard and tough, and some 20 per cent inferior in all its strength properties to that timber.Palings
Palings are cleft radially from larger pieces of oak. They are typically tapered from approx 1" and are about 4" wide.
Cleft Post and Rail fencing.
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Cleft Oak Paling.
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Stowe Paling.
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Stowe Paling (5' high)
Chicken Fence (2m high)
