Fence Cap

Timber Fence Capping Rails

Our Timber Fence Capping Rails provide a practical and attractive finishing touch for timber fencing, while helping protect the top of your fence panels from moisture and weather exposure. Designed to sit along the top of a fence, capping rails help reduce water penetration into the timber, helping to minimise the risk of premature deterioration, warping and rot.

As well as providing additional protection, fence capping rails create a clean, professional finish and give your timber fencing a more structured and attractive appearance. They are ideal for completing closeboard fencing, feather edge fencing and traditional timber garden fences.

Why Use Fence Capping Rails?

Adding a timber fence capping rail can help protect the most exposed part of your fence — the top edge. By providing an additional layer over the top of the fence boards, capping rails help reduce direct exposure to rain and moisture.

Capping rails can:

• Help protect fence boards from moisture
• Reduce the risk of timber warping and deterioration
• Provide a more finished and professional appearance
• Add additional rigidity to the top of the fence
• Help extend the service life of timber fencing
• Create a neat transition between fence panels and posts

How to Fit Fence Capping Rails

Installing fence capping rails is a straightforward process when the fence has been correctly constructed.

Before installation, ensure the top of the fence is clean, level and free from obstructions. Measure the required length and cut the capping rail to suit. Position the rail centrally over the top of the fence boards and securely fix it using suitable exterior-grade screws or nails.

For the best finish, ensure each section of capping is correctly aligned with the next to create a continuous, straight line along the top of the fence.

Do Capping Rails Make a Fence Last Longer?

A properly installed fence capping rail can help protect the exposed top edges of timber fence boards from rainfall and moisture. By reducing direct exposure to water, capping can help minimise moisture-related deterioration and contribute to the longevity of the fencing.

The overall lifespan of a timber fence will also depend on the quality and treatment of the timber, installation method, ground conditions, weather exposure and ongoing maintenance.

Fence Capping for a Professional Finish

Whether you're installing a new fence or upgrading an existing boundary, timber fence capping is an excellent way to improve both the appearance and protection of your fencing.

Our capping rails are suitable for a range of timber fencing applications, including:

• Closeboard fencing
• Feather edge fencing
• Traditional timber fencing
• Garden boundary fencing
• Privacy fencing
• Commercial timber fencing
• Fence refurbishment and repairs

Complete your timber fencing with quality Fence Capping Rails — designed to provide added protection, improved durability and a clean, professional finish.