The Last Post (almost)

The aris rails on the long section seemed determined to undermine the accepted wisdom that the shortest distance between to points is a straight line.  In retrospect it was perhaps asking too much to expect them not to bow and twist given the gyrations in temperature and humidity recently.

The solution I came up with was to add an extra 'post' screwed to both rails, to help get them back on the straight and narrow. The width of 3" should match in with the visible width of the boards.

At the base of the fence the gravel board stays level and thereby disappears into the slope of the drive.  There's also a retaining board to keep the earth away from the back of the fence.

Finally the painted feather-edge boards get pilot holes drilled to prevent splitting and get nailed in place.

The temporary spacer between the gate posts is to encourage them to maintain an even spacing until the gate is fitted.