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FENCE RAIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fences and Enclosures
DEF

A horizontal support element to which fence boards or pickets are attached.

CONT

Rails are the horizontal part of a fence that hold the pickets or panels in place. Many vinyl fences have two rails, one at the top and one at the bottom. However, it's not uncommon to see ... fences with three rails: top, bottom, and center. The distance between the rails is known as the rail spacing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Enceintes et clôtures
CONT

Pour réaliser une barrière en bois, assemblez des pièces pour constituer un cadre sur lequel vous clouez des lattes verticales. Le cadre est fait de deux poteaux reliés entre eux par des pièces horizontales (lisses) en haut et en bas.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cercas y vallados
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