I
am no expert, but I have learned a few things here on the Lazy J Ranch about
wood fences.Our policy is safety
first and then do as little as possible. A neighbor who has horses and works in
the local Home Depot told me to use Cedar wood for fencing as the horses do not
like the taste of Cedar.Yes,
treated wood lasts longer than non-treated, especially for the posts.I usually will coat a new fence post
with Jasco then primer then paint. A bit more work up front, but it saves re-painting
sooner down the line.If anyone has
a taste for wood I put metal corner bead on the fence.This is a thin metal L that is used to
make sturdy corners in dry wall. It
is very inexpensive and available at any hardware/home improvement store.Corner bead will rust, so you will want
to primer and paint it too.Also
the edges are sharp and must be screwed down tightly.I like to use screws with a wide cap to
hold the corner bead in place.The
corner bead will CUT UP you and your horses if not installed properly and can
over time come loose and need more screws to be safe.I am totally jealous of your ability to
rebuild your facility and I hope this helps!
Nancy
Reed
Lazy
J Ranch
Elfin
Forest,
California
From:
"Betty Demar Mueller" <demar@xxxxxxx>
Subject:
[RC]Boards At The Top of Fencing
OK
ridecampers; some of you gave me some great tips when
I was into = building my new barn.I now need some more tips.I
am into replacing = all the fencing in the barn area that was taken away.I bought horse = wire since I know that
cattle wire is a pain sinceI was into helping = the equine
critters lift their hooves out when they would put them = through that cattle
woven wire fencing.....horse wiring will stop that.= Now I don't want barb wire at the top
as I have had ....but would prefer = to have boards at the top.Ok, my question is should I use treated
or = untreated?My horses are free
to come and go on numerous acres...so I = have never had a chewing or other
problems dealing with boredum....but = just in
case...should I avoid the treated boards?Help me please = ridecampers.
