featheredge fence - nails or screws

[Jupiter01]

Hi All,

installing a featheredge on top of a brick wall. Will install a 3x2 frame for the featherdge to be fixed to.

should I use nails or screws and what size/spec please?

would really appreciate a quick response as I need to get to it.

thanks in advance

 

[Nige F]

Galvanized wire nails 2inch long . Don't use bare steel nails - the rust runs down the wood

 

[Jupiter01]

thanks for the prompt response.
these seem to match your advice?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-...orrosion-resistant-2-65-x-50mm-1kg-pack/12408

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks for your help @Nige F. Thought I would share my progress.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Nice fence work, is the top rail a flat piece of timber? As water will sit on top and rot the timber away.

Andy

 

[Jupiter01]

yes. Need to put calling rail on. I thought I would measure the width once the featheredge is up.

thanks

 

[foxhole]

Arris rail would have been better.

 

[Jupiter01]

On the capping guys, I've had to have this custom made due to the width. This means that the timber is no longer treated. How should I treat this? I am eventually going to use a fence and shed type treatment to give everything the correct colour but wasn't sure if anything else should be applied first.

Also, am I okay to nail this on too or should I use screws and finally, how much space should I leave at the end to allow for expansion?

Thanks in advance.