Feather Edge or Normal Panels

Not sure what you mean exactly, but I would hazard a guess
- feather edge "panels" are fence panels made with feather edge lengths of wood, probably a bit more robust than other types of panels made with lengths uniformally thin over their entire length
- feather edge is also used on close boarded fencing, which are constructed on site using posts, arris rails and then feather edge nailed to the arris rails. A lot more robust than panels.

But not sure if you're asking about the difference between different types of panels, or panel fencing vs close boarded?

 

Broadly speaking 'panels' fit in between the posts which can be timber (screwed or nailed) or concrete (captive/slotted). The panels can be made of a number of materials in any manner of styles and with or without trellis or decorative tops. You can get 'close board' panels which are made using 'feather edge' boards. The overall effect is of post, panel, post, panel etc and depending on the design of the panel can present two fair faces - ie it looks the same from either side.

Close board fencing is made by fixing feather edge boards vertically onto a framework made of posts (timber or concrete) and horizontal arris rails. There is usually only one fair face (but not always) and the overall effect when viewed from the 'front' is of a continuous run of vertical boards with no visible posts. It is customary (but by no means obligatory) to put the fair face on the outside of the property on a external boundary and towards your neighbour for a party boundary.

Does this answer your question?

 

Close but not quite right.

On close boarded with arris rails you do see the posts and if your
do it properly you actually lay the feather edge in opposite directions per bay, this is so you don't see through the fence on long runs when the board's warp as they do

You don't see the posts if you use fencing rails fixed to the face of the posts and lay the feather edge alI the same direction.

 

Good point. At least two types of close board - arris rails mortised into posts thus posts are visble and arris set into notches in post in which case the posts are not visible unless the tops project above the boards. Notched posts are really common around here (Midlands) and I could show you miles of fence without posts visible. You see so little of the mortised rails in this neck of the woods that I had forgotten about that. Thanks for the correction. I'll bet that's all I see for days now.....

 

If your taking about panels, a good quality Close Boarded panel will be double that of a Lap panel, having said that they are twice as strong if not stronger.

If you go the C/B route make sure you buy ones with weather caps fitted, these tend to be much better quality.

 

If you fix the rails to the face of the posts you can fit a continuous run of feather edge hiding the lower posts.

To fit the gravel boards just cut and fit section of rail to the posts first, than fit gravel boards to these, bringing them out to the feather edge line.

 

Yes.

 

Yes, I believe it to be 1 metre, higher than that you would probably require planning permission.

 

Yes.

If you have a driveway you must be able to see over the fence while sitting in your vehicle at the boundery line of your property, so you can see both the road and pavement, this is something like 2 metres in from the boundery line, then you can go to 2 metres in height.

This is of course subject to there not being any restrictions in your deeds, stating the front has to be open plan.

 

Google: front garden fence height limit.

 

Your taking about the height across the front of the boundery. Ie the highway line.

I'm talking about each side coming to the boundery, so 2 metres down to 1 metres.

 

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200130/common_projects/20/fences_gates_and_garden_walls

 

Feather edge fencing is a popular choice for both residential and commercial properties due to its durability and classic appearance. With its timeless design, feather edge fencing can enhance the overall aesthetic of your property. It adds a touch of elegance and can complement various architectural styles.