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Why are there so many
different ways to build a paling fence listed on the Internet
? Because
there are actually different types of paling fences and construction
methods.
Lapped
Paling Fence common in Victoria - palings are over lapped, provides good privacy.
Construction methods for Lapped Paling
Fence
Picture
of lapped paling fence - palings one one side, posts the other
Picture
of lapped paling fence - capped, palings one
one side, posts the other
Picture of lapped paling fence -
capped, exposed posts
More paling fence
pictures
Butt
Paling Fence common in NSW and QLD
Palings are butted up together or have a space
between them.
Provides air flow but not privacy.
Lapped
and Butt paling fencing can be constructed in many different ways and
with a variety of material sizes.
With or without plinths (plinths can be more than one high).
With or without capping.
With or without trellis.
Timber Fencing Industry survey
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