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Default Size for wood rails for fence

On May 4, 3:45*pm, ss wrote:
Would 3" x 1" inch rails be sufficient for a fence.
Or should I use 3 x 2 inch?
Vertical slats with a slight gap between the slats.
Max height 6 feet. Posts 6 feet apart.



It depends on the purpose of the fence.
If it is ornamental, it can be as light as you like.
If it is to keep something/one in/out, it needs to be stronger.

Also depends on how windy it is.