I'm planning to renovate our fence where some of the horizontal boards ("liggare") have rotted, and it has spread to some of the vertical boards ("ribbor"). Sorry if I'm using incorrect terms here; I hope you understand.
As a beginner, I have a few questions:
Of course, I want to avoid the problem happening again. What should I consider?
* Pressure-treated wood isn't a good option, I guess, since it can't be painted directly?
* I've heard that you should oil the ends of the horizontals to prevent them from rotting from the ends. Is that true, or is it better to just paint? If I should oil, what type of oil?
* Anything else to consider?
Then there's the matter of fastening the ends. Currently, it's done with angle brackets that have been recessed into the ends of the horizontals. This eliminates the gap between the horizontal and the part to which it's attached (post or wall in the picture). I assume I should do the same with the new horizontals.
* How do you make such a recess? Going at it with a chisel doesn't seem right; I guess it should be routed out, but with what type of tool?
Lastly, when I remove the old angle brackets, several old screw holes will "open up."
* Should I seal these screw holes with something, and if so, what?
All good advice is gratefully received It doesn't necessarily have to be answers to my questions above.
I suggest that instead you tear down the existing fence and build a new one with sawn wood that you paint with sludge paint.
Thanks for the reply! As I said, I'm a beginner, so here are some follow-up questions:
What do you mean by tearing down the fence? As I mentioned, I plan to replace the rails, but it feels wasteful to throw away the slats that are still in good condition.
And what is sawn wood? Isn't all wood sawn?
If you need a fence on the site, I suggest you build a new one using sawn, non-planed timber and paint it with Falu Rödfärg. If you choose planed timber or unsawn roundwood, the Falu Rödfärg adheres poorly and if you paint with anything other than Falu Rödfärg, I believe future maintenance will become so burdensome that you won't be able to handle it.
Do you think it seems like a good color for a fence? Is the lifespan of the fence sufficient and does the maintenance feel easy and cheap?
As I said, I am the novice here, but according to, for example, this link (alcro.se), Alcro Bestå Cover Paint is a good paint for fences, but maybe there are aspects that are missed in the article? Olja altan och måla utemobler | Alcro Färg
As mentioned, I'm the beginner here, but according to, for example, this link (alcro.se), Alcro Bestå Täckfärg is a good paint for fences, but maybe there are aspects missing in the article?
Olja altan och måla utemöbler | Alcro Färg
Good enough for the manufacturer, you have to buy paint often and they earn enough on Bestå.
Pretty good for the forest industries and the building supplies store since this type of paint means frequent replacement of fences due to rot.
Quite bad for personal economy and the environment.
Really bad for the mood since the boards apparently rot away before the large posts in the ground are finished.
As I said, I am the beginner here, but according to, for example, this link (alcro.se), Alcro Bestå Cover Paint is a good paint for fences, but maybe there are aspects that are missed in the article?
Olja altan och måla utemöbler | Alcro Färg
If this is the acrylic paint you mean, it is not suitable for fences, it is meant for facades where the wood is only painted on one side.
it feels silly to throw away the ribs that are still healthy.
if the liggarnas are bad, then the ribs are likely rotten where they rest against the liggarnas
the liggarna should be cut at an angle so they slope away from the ribs
if the sleepers are bad, the battens are likely rotten where they rest against the sleepers
the sleepers should be cut at an angle so they slope away from the battens
As mentioned, I'm the beginner here, but according to, for example, this link (alcro.se), Alcro Bestå Täckfärg is a good paint for fences, but perhaps there are aspects that are missed in the article?
Oil deck and paint outdoor furniture | Alcro Paint
But if you yourself are satisfied with the lifespan of the fence and find the maintenance easy and cheap, you can of course continue with that type of paint and those slats.
I suggest slamfärg, it allows the wood to dry out after precipitation and gives a nice color, hardly protects against rot or moisture, but is cheap and easy to apply and doesn't need scraping.
It doesn't necessarily have to be answers to my questions above.
