Why Should you Overlap a Closeboard Fence?
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2016 7:36 pm
Hi folks,
I'll be embarking on a 2m x 9m fence build. We are generally looking at a closeboard self build.
My wife doesn't particularly like the overlap feather edge style, and would like vertical square sawn boards NOT overlapping.
I've searched around, but I can't find information on the benefit of overlapping, instead of just having the boards side by side.
I am aware of side by side board fencing (is there a special name for this?) … and typically it has 5mm gaps. This obviously reduces wind resistance... But can you have with no gaps, or would this create problems (maybe expanding wood)?
The guides here are great, so I have no problem getting the job done, but I really want sure on WHY you overlap compared to side by side.
Thanks.
I'll be embarking on a 2m x 9m fence build. We are generally looking at a closeboard self build.
My wife doesn't particularly like the overlap feather edge style, and would like vertical square sawn boards NOT overlapping.
I've searched around, but I can't find information on the benefit of overlapping, instead of just having the boards side by side.
I am aware of side by side board fencing (is there a special name for this?) … and typically it has 5mm gaps. This obviously reduces wind resistance... But can you have with no gaps, or would this create problems (maybe expanding wood)?
The guides here are great, so I have no problem getting the job done, but I really want sure on WHY you overlap compared to side by side.
Thanks.