What is timber knee rail fencing?
Around car parks and retail areas
Timber knee rail fencing, also known as birdsmouth fencing and diamond rail fencing, is a low-cost and unobtrusive type of wooden rail fencing for boundary demarcation. Being low enough to step over, it provides no perimeter security function. We offer knee rail fencing in a variety of materials, but our timber knee rail fencing is particularly popular for use at schools, around car parks, alongside footpaths, and at sports fields and play areas. It acts as a strong deterrent to drivers who might otherwise stray from roadways and parking areas, as well as discouraging pedestrians from walking on planted borders or lawned areas.
Unlike other types, timber knee rail fencing benefits from a natural aesthetic that is often sought by architects and specifiers.
Timber knee rail is excellent for straight runs, while curved runs can be constructed by careful cutting of the posts and rails. Alternatively, two posts can be installed adjacent to each other with their birdsmouth v-cuts at appropriate angles to support the rails. Timber knee rail fencing benefits from a very simple design and is constructed on-site, so it can easily be built to follow inclines or undulating terrain. In any event, timber knee rail fencing is quick to install.
We use only pressure-treated timber from sustainable UK supplies. The end result is a long-lasting fence that requires minimal maintenance, yet it can easily be repaired should the need arise. Thanks to the high-quality timber treatment and galvanised fixings, we are able to provide a 25-year guarantee.
If you require timber knee rail fences to a different design than the usual diamond rail format, talk to us about your requirements because we can design, manufacture and install bespoke timber knee rail fencing to meet your needs, working from detailed drawings or rough sketches.
Key Features
Our standard timber knee rail fences are constructed on-site using 140 x 140 mm posts with birdsmouth tops that support 100 x 100 mm rails.
Posts are usually secured in the ground using Postfix concrete and the horizontal rails are attached to the posts with galvanised steel birdsmouth straps and galvanised nails.
Heights are normally either 450 or 600 mm and rail lengths are up to 2.4/1.8m.
Applications
- Boundary Demarcation
- Car Parks
- Retail Areas
Our work
We have been in the fencing business for more than 100 years and our firm, which is still family-owned and family-run, can trace its roots back to 1740. We, therefore, have the experience and expertise to meet your needs for timber knee rail fencing.
Our installation teams are employed by us, not sub-contractors, so we maintain complete control over the quality and timing of the installation. Furthermore, we have a number of accreditations so you can be confident that we will adhere to the highest standards of health and safety and workmanship while we are on your site.
Specifications
Height: 450/600mm
Rails: 100mm x 100mm
Posts: 100mm x 1000mm
Fixings: Metal Strap
Finish: Pressure Treated
