Split Rail
Split Rail fences are usually about 4 feet high with three rails, or shorter with 2 rails. The posts and rails are split sections of logs, so are rough with lots of variation. The rails fit inside holes in the posts. Gates can be made from the posts and rails, or other styles of gates can be used such as metal stock-yard gates, picket gates, or slatted gates. Wire fencing can be added if desired. Often welded-wire is used so that a rectangular grid, such as 2" x 4" utility fence, prevents animals from slipping between the rails.
Split Rail is similar to Dowel Rail, only instead of being round the posts and rails are split sections of wood. Split Rail also tends to be cedar, which resists rot for outdoor use but does not last as long as pressure treated wood. There are other types, such as concrete fences that are intended to simulate split-rail, but the look is different. Concrete does last longer than wood as it does not rot, but it can break if impacted sufficiently or if excessive weight is applied to the rails. Attaching wire fencing to concrete also requires more expensive methods than attaching to wood.
