Timber Fence Capping 75×25mm: Finish Your Fence at the Top
Timber fence capping along the top of your fence protects the end grain of the palings, improves the appearance and extends the life of your timber fence.
Timber fence capping is the horizontal board installed along the very top of a timber paling fence. It is a finishing detail that makes a significant difference to both the appearance and the longevity of the fence.
FPM Building Supplies stocks timber fence capping in 75×25mm for projects across Victoria.
What Is Fence Capping?
Fence capping (also called a top cap or capping rail) is a flat board installed horizontally along the top of the fence, covering the top edges of the fence palings. It sits on top of the palings and is nailed or screwed in place.
Why Use Fence Capping?
Protects end grain — The top of each fence paling exposes the end grain of the timber, which absorbs water much more readily than the face grain. Water absorbed through the end grain accelerates rot and decay. A capping board covers the end grain and significantly reduces water ingress.
Improves appearance — Capping gives the top of the fence a clean, finished look. Without capping, the individual paling tops are visible and the fence can look unfinished.
Structural benefit — Capping ties the tops of the palings together, improving the rigidity of the fence face.
Easy to replace — If the capping deteriorates, it can be replaced without disturbing the palings.
Dimensions
Our timber fence capping is:
- 75mm wide — providing good coverage over the paling tops
- 25mm thick — substantial enough to resist warping and provide good protection
Material
Our fence capping is available in treated pine, which provides resistance to rot and decay in outdoor conditions.
Installation
Capping is installed by nailing or screwing it to the tops of the fence palings, running continuously along the top of the fence. It should be installed with the face side up and should overhang the palings slightly on both sides to shed water away from the fence face.
Complete Timber Fence Components
A complete timber paling fence also requires:
- Fence palings — 100×12mm or 150×12mm
- Fence rails — 75×50mm treated pine
- Fence posts — hardwood, cypress or treated pine
- Fence plinth (optional) — at the base
FPM Building Supplies stocks all of these components.
Buy Timber Fence Capping from FPM
FPM Building Supplies is located at 32 Fullarton Drive, Epping VIC 3076. We offer delivery across Victoria.
Contact us on 0421 370 700 or visit us in Epping.
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