Fence repair question

[nisryus]

So the gate started to sag and upon closer inspection, I found the rails and pickets have rotted and the bottom hinge has lost two of the screws.

Since we rarely use go through the fence gate, we didn't noticed this until today. When i measure the fence rails, they are 1.5in x 3.5in... but i thought most fence rails are 2x4?

i stopped by Lowes but they only have 2x4. Is 1.5x3.5 common as lumber for fence rails? Or am I losing it?

 

[esquared]

I knew is was less but .......


"The true measurement of a 2x4 is actually about 1.5″ x 3.5″. When the board is first rough sawn from the log, it is a true 2x4, but the drying process and planing of the board reduce it to the finished 1.5″ x 3.5″ size."

 

[nisryus]

I knew is was less but .......


"The true measurement of a 2x4 is actually about 1.5″ x 3.5″. When the board is first rough sawn from the log, it is a true 2x4, but the drying process and planing of the board reduce it to the finished 1.5″ x 3.5″ size."

nothin is ever useless. thanks for the explanation... time for a lowes trip in the morning

 

[Greenman]

Be sure to use the correct material. Redwood, cedar, or pressure treated. Cypress and white oak would work as well if you happen to have a really big bucket of money you need to get rid of.