I’m sorry, I’m confused by your question. Are you talking about the top and bottom 2×4’s that the pickets attach to? Simpson strong tie brackets were attached to the 4×4 post, and the 2×4’s were slipped into the bracket, and screwed in place.
It’s definitely my largest DIY here at home and probably my favorite. Doing it yourself just makes it so much better because you can design it exactly as you prefer. The sections of picket fencing were not what I wanted.
If you have more questions, I’m always here . . .
gail

hahah are you kidding? This was posted months ago, and I still only have the front section painted! We’ve had so much rain, I can’t catch a break to get the boards to dry out enough to paint. 🙂

But, what I DO have done is truly beautiful and makes me smile every time I look out the door.

gail

I was weighing the advantages of everything, and white stain is on my list.

thanks Gina

Sylvia,

thank you so much for adding your input! I truly appreciate it and it gives me a lot to think about.

gail