I was wondering if installing 4 x 2 stringers on a privacy fence, broad side up, will be problematic. After having completed this part of my fence in this manner, a neighbour told me they should be narrow side up. If this would compromise the durability of the fence, I would go through the tedious process of removing them and starting over again.

Thanks for your help

rdmcc

I was wondering if installing 4 x 2 stringers on a privacy fence, broad side up, will be problematic. After having completed this part of my fence in this manner, a neighbour told me they should be narrow side up. If this would compromise the durability of the fence, I would go through the tedious process of removing them and starting over again.

Thanks for your help

rdmccNeighbor is right... narrow side up both minimizes the water pooling and strengthens the fence... they WILL bow badly in a fairly short time broad side up. Just from the weight of the fence alone... not to mention the rain water that pools on one side inducing warpage for that reason alone.