Description

2.4m x 75mm x 47mm Cant Rail – Pressure Treated Green

This 2.4m cant rail is ideal for constructing closeboard fencing and provides a strong, rot-resistant horizontal support for feather edge boards. Pressure treated to UC4 standard in green, it’s suitable for use in ground-contact areas or exposed conditions. Each cant rail is cut from a 125mm x 47mm section of timber using the (2EX) method, producing two finished rails with a chamfered edge. Final dimensions are approximately 75mm x 47mm.

Rails are fitted so that they meet centrally on each post — each rail sitting halfway across — ensuring uniform alignment and maximum strength. The 2.4m length is commonly used with posts spaced at 2.4m centres, making installation straightforward.

Fix in place using 100mm galvanised nails when using wooden posts, or opt for timber screws or cup square bolts with concrete recessed post systems.

Specifications

• Size: 2.4m (length) x 75mm x 47mm (finished size approx.)

• Cut from 125mm x 47mm timber using the 2EX method

• Chamfered edge promotes water runoff

• Pressure treated to UC4 standard in green

• Suitable for both traditional and concrete fencing systems

Installation Systems

Traditional Timber System

Build your fence with wooden posts, timber gravel boards, and featheredge boards for a classic aesthetic. Add Post Saver Sleeves for cost-effective post protection at ground level.

Heavy-Duty Concrete System

Use concrete recessed posts and concrete gravel boards with your cant rails for a robust and long-lasting alternative. Fix using cup square bolts or timber screws.

Rail Guidance by Fence Height

• 2.4m and above: 4 rails

• 1.8m and 1.5m: 3 rails

• 1.2m: 2 rails

Materials related to Timber Cant Rail

• Featheredge Boards – Tapered boards used to form the vertical face of closeboard fencing.

• Wooden Fence Posts – Compatible posts for use in traditional fencing builds.

• Concrete Fence Posts – Rot-resistant posts ideal for high-durability closeboard systems.

• Gravel Boards – Protects the base of the fence and adds structural height.

• Post Saver Sleeves – A cost-effective solution for extending timber post life at ground level.

• Postcrete – Ready-mix concrete used to fix posts securely in place.

How do you install cant rails?

Measure and mark your rail positions on each post. Position each cant rail so that it meets halfway across the face of the post — this ensures adjacent rails join neatly at the post centre. Fix securely using 100mm galvanised nails for timber posts, or screws/bolts if installing into concrete. Always install with the chamfered edge facing out and upwards to aid rainwater runoff.