Description

3.6m x 75mm x 47mm Cant Rail – Pressure Treated Green

This 3.6m green cant rail is the longest standard size available, ideal for wide spans or when you want to position posts at closer centres for extra strength. It’s pressure treated to UC4 standards for long-term durability in outdoor environments, including ground contact. Made using the (2EX) method, each rail is cut from 125mm x 47mm timber and finishes at approximately 75mm x 47mm with a chamfered top edge for effective rainwater runoff.

For a professional and uniform installation, cant rails are mounted so that two rails meet at the centre of each post. This ensures strength, symmetry, and a seamless look across the full fence line.

Fixings can include 100mm galvanised nails into wooden posts, or timber screws and cup square bolts when installing with concrete systems.

Specifications

• Size: 3.6m (length) x 75mm x 47mm (approx. finished size)

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

• Chamfered top edge for water drainage

• Pressure treated green (UC3)

• Suitable for traditional timber or concrete fence builds

Installation Systems

Traditional Timber System

Pair with wooden fence posts, gravel boards, and featheredge boards to achieve a strong and natural fencing solution. Enhance longevity using Post Saver Sleeves at the base of posts.

Heavy-Duty Concrete System

For rot-proof performance, use with concrete recessed posts and concrete gravel boards, secured with timber screws or bolts.

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 “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?

Install so that two cant rails join at the centre of each post for a consistent and robust layout. Always mount the chamfered edge facing out and slightly upward to promote water runoff. Use galvanised nails, timber screws, or bolts depending on your post type.