Fence Advice

[HenryGregory]

Hi there,
I am thinking of purchasing some strips of these slatted battens to fix to my existing fence posts as I have the ugly side of my fence. Here is what they look like:

Can anyone advise me on the best way to fix them? I was thinking maybe a batten fixed to the main fence posts and then screw the battens mentioned above into the fixing batten? Then I could easily remove them if I ever needed to. Here is what my fence looks like...

 

[kingandy2nd]

Check who owns the fence first as if it’s the neighbours then you’ll need permission to fix anything to it.

As you suggest, fix some 4 x 1 or 4x2 treated timber to the existing posts with screws through a few of the battens, then nail the rest of the battens to your timber.

Going to cost you a small fortune though in red cedar

 

[HenryGregory]

Check who owns the fence first as if it’s the neighbours then you’ll need permission to fix anything to it.

As you suggest, fix some 4 x 1 or 4x2 treated timber to the existing posts with screws through a few of the battens, then nail the rest of the battens to your timber.

Going to cost you a small fortune though in red cedar

Thank you, yes not the most cheapest option, unless I get a different type of wood maybe and treat it myself. I was also thinking about adding some garden lighting and these would be great as you can hide all of the cabling behind.

 

[Tigercubrider]

With that amount I'd consider borrowing or hiring a pin gun or you"ll be there all day

 

[Notch7]

Siberian larch might be a good alternative to wrc.

Stainless fixings are best