Maximum span for treated pine horizontal slats...
Hi all,
First post so please go easy on me…sorry if this in the wrong part of the forum, please move it if it is!
I wrote a bit of a missive explaining my exact story but bugger it no one really cares lol.
I’m trying build a horizontal slat fence on the cheap – it’s temporary but needs to be well built as I’m not sure how long it will be up for at this stage. I’m very picky so a normal timber vertical style fence (no matter how temporary) at this stage will not do…
I’m a first home owner and am definitely feeling the financial pinch, so instead of forking out for merbau (or whatever it’s called) slats at this stage I’m going to ‘try’ (I’ll experiment first) use treated pine fence palings in their place. I’ll sand them back and cut them so they are slightly narrower. I’ll probably try and stain or paint them as well.
Anyway – my question is what would the recommended maximum span between posts be if I wanted to prevent sagging? :? Obviously the larger the better from a cost/aesthetics point of view because it means less posts and footings, but I don’t want the slats to sag noticeably.
I just don’t have any experience with working with outdoor timber so am totally clueless. Indoor timber is a different story – hopefully those skills will translate well!
Any information you guys could give me would be fantastic even alternate woods or other suggested solutions for doing this cheaper than normal...
Regards,
- Matt