Wood Split Rail Fencing

Regenerative Product

Overview

Honoring History – Authentic Black Locust Split Rail Fence

Who isn’t compelled to pull over and snap a photo of an idyllic pastoral farm scene or national battlefield outlined by an ancient rustic fence? The knowing of the labor and time that it took to construct compels us to reflect on a simpler and pure existence that modern life so often seems to have forgotten. So much so that the authentic art of split rail fencing came close to vanishing into antiquity. Well, not with us. A number of men at Bark House experienced trying to impress our Grandfathers with our strength and prowess with a splitting maul. With those memories still burning, we were fueled by customer requests to offer our skill and labor again.

At Bark House®, we only produce authentic wood split rail fencing and posts. The traditional early method of splitting was accomplished with a mallet and locust wedges. American Chestnut and Black Locust were predominantly used due to their rot resistance and wide availability. By the mid 1900’s, the Chestnuts were gone and Black Locust firmly took its place. Steel sledgehammers and wedges replaced their wooden counterparts, but the back-breaking work and sweat was not greatly reduced. We now utilize a massive hydraulic ram to split logs into individual rails but they are still splinter-trimmed by hand with axes. Authenticity is still properly represented as there is no way to tell the difference between our production split rails and ones split the old way. That’s why our largest customers are the federal and state park services.

We have researched and compiled numerous construction methods employed throughout different times and regions. However, we do not offer the cheap modern “Box Store” alternatives. We are more than happy to share these traditional designs and techniques as well as providing you with an authentic quality driven fence material that will last for generations.

The black locust split rail fence and railing is 100% sourced and made in the US. Bark House® invests over 50% of its income directly back into our local Appalachian economy. See what makes us Authentically good…

Details And Dimensions

Species

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)

DIMENSIONS

Standard Lengths

Rails – 10’ and 11’
Fence Posts – 7’
Vineyard Posts – 8’

Grades

Government –

Minimum Rail Circumference – 12″
Minimum Post Circumference – 15″
Average Rail Weight – 50 lbs.
Average Post Weight – 45 lbs.

Standard –

Minimum Rail Circumference – 8″
Minimum Post Circumference – 12″
Average Rail Weight – 40 lbs.
Average Post Weight – 30 lbs.

Normally triangular in shape, but other configurations will occur.

For Professionals

Expert Technical Assistance for Architects, Designers, and Contractors

RECYCLING POPLAR BARK HOUSE® PRODUCTS

Recycling Centers are available in every county in each state across the country. We’ll help you to identify the closest Recycling Center in your area that has Demolition and Construction Recycling Infrastructure. This decreases general landfill waste and improves the environment.

BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENT

Simply mulch untreated BARK HOUSE® POPLAR PRODUCTS and allow them to add biological nutrients back in the soil.

Bark House Recycles

GRADES

LENGTHS

PRODUCT GALLERY

REGENERATIVE PRODUCT AWARD

Awarded at the regenerative Business Summit led by Carol Sanford. Carol is on a mission to create a better world, and she believes that business can and will play a major role in accomplishing that.