Alex Horvath
12-10-2016, 4:57 PM
I need to make a decorative fence similar to that shown below. I believe this is 2"x6" rails/stiles on edge.
For the 1"x6" fence boards in the center, should I do a lap joint on the fence boards to accommodate expansion/contraction?
I can't do over under as done with fencing because then my fence boards would be the same thickness as the rails/stiles.
Other details planned are rails/stiles dadoed to accommodate fence boards and lattice.
Mortise and tenon joint on 2x6's.
I don't think there are any more lumber yards that sell dry redwood in my area anymore but I can probably wait for it to air dry.
Based on some fencing I recently did I believe a wet 1"x6" or 1"x8" will shrink at least 1/2" from wet to dry.
Thanks
For the 1"x6" fence boards in the center, should I do a lap joint on the fence boards to accommodate expansion/contraction?
I can't do over under as done with fencing because then my fence boards would be the same thickness as the rails/stiles.
Other details planned are rails/stiles dadoed to accommodate fence boards and lattice.
Mortise and tenon joint on 2x6's.
I don't think there are any more lumber yards that sell dry redwood in my area anymore but I can probably wait for it to air dry.
Based on some fencing I recently did I believe a wet 1"x6" or 1"x8" will shrink at least 1/2" from wet to dry.
Thanks