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Capping
Add the perfect finishing touch to your fencing project with our high-quality timber fence capping rail range. Also known as fence top capping, a capping rail provides two key benefits: it protects the vulnerable top edge of your fence boards from rain and weather, and it creates a clean, professional, and decorative finish. Our fence capping is the ideal solution for completing any new fence build or refreshing an existing one.
Choosing the Right Capping Rail For Your Fencing
A Professional Finish for Your Fence
We stock different types of fence capping to suit your project. Our standard bevelled capping rail is perfect for most applications, including as a close board fence capping rail. For a complete system, we offer Jacksons Heavy Duty capping designed to integrate perfectly with their Inter, End, and Corner posts. Using a proper wooden fence capping rail not only looks great but also adds to the structural integrity of your fence, tying the tops of the boards together. It is the perfect way to finish off your featheredge fence capping toppers.
Durable Materials and Local Supply
All our fence capping timber is pressure treated to protect it from rot and insect attack, ensuring it lasts for years to come. Whether you need a green or brown finish to match your fencing, we have the right fence panel capping for you. If you're searching for a "fence capping rail near me" or "wooden fence capping rail near me," we offer a reliable delivery service across London and the South East, bringing these essential finishing touches right to your door.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top of a fence panel called?
While there are several terms, the most common name for the protective timber strip added to the top of a fence is a capping rail or fence capping. Its job is to provide both protection and a decorative finish.
- How do you fit a fence capping rail?
How to install fence capping rail is a straightforward process. For a closeboard or featheredge fence, the capping rail is placed on top of the vertical boards and fixed by nailing or screwing down through the capping into the top horizontal rail (Arris rail). How to fix capping rail to feather edge fences is the same principle. Ensure your fixings are long enough to provide a secure hold.
- Why should I use a capping rail?
A capping rail serves two important purposes. Firstly, it protects the end grain on the top of your fence boards, which is the most vulnerable part of the timber to water ingress and rot. Secondly, it provides a neat, uniform line along the top of the fence, giving it a much more professional and complete appearance.
- Do I need different capping for different posts?
For a standard fence run, a continuous capping rail is used. However, if you are using a specific fencing system, such as Jacksons Fencing, they offer specialised capping designed to fit perfectly with their corner and end posts, ensuring a seamless and integrated finish.
- Can I paint my fence, and what should I use?
Yes, you can. When asked how much to paint a fence, the cost is mostly your time and the price of the paint. For wooden fence panels, a dedicated fence treatment or paint is best. We are often asked, "can you use masonry paint on fences?" While you can, it's not ideal as it can crack and flake because it isn't designed for wood. Regarding the question, "can I paint both sides of my fence UK?", you should only paint your side unless you have explicit permission from your neighbour who owns the other side. You can also paint concrete fence posts, typically using masonry paint for a clean finish.
Delivering Across London & The South East
Our dedicated delivery fleet serves a wide area, including London, the South East, and the Home Counties. We deliver to all locations within Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
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