Split Rail Fences

Split rail fencing is the rustic, open fence you see along country lanes. Rough-cut rails slide into posts to mark a boundary, line a driveway or frame a field without hiding the view. Owners in Nashville and across Middle Tennessee choose split rail for large lots, wooded properties and entrances where the look matters more than containment.

We start with a Free Estimate, walk the line and talk about how you will use the fence. Posts are set with mortised holes, rails are stacked in two or three high and corners are braced so the fence stays straight. We explain that split rail marks a boundary but does not keep small pets in, and we discuss adding wire mesh behind it to contain pets or keep wildlife out. Split rail is as much about the look of the land as the boundary. Straight lines over rolling ground look odd, so we follow the contour and set corners and gate posts with care. If you want to keep pets in, we can add wire behind the rails, and if you want to keep the rustic look, we can place the wire on the inside where the rails hide most of it.

Open and rustic

The rails frame the view rather than block it, which suits lots with woods, fields and long sight lines.

Easy to follow terrain

Posts and rails adapt to uneven ground, so the fence follows the land naturally.

Add wire for containment

Welded or woven wire behind the rails turns the look into a pet-friendly or wildlife-resistant barrier.

Wood choices

Cedar, locust and treated pine are common. We explain how each ages and what it costs to maintain.

What is included

• Boundary walk
• Rail and post selection
• Mortised posts
• Stacked rails
• Optional wire backing
• Cleanup and review