Wide fence capping

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#323948 6-Feb-2026 11:47

We've had a couple of fence caps give out in the recent weather, and I'm struggling to find replacements. Existing timber is 100x50mm with the standard 30mm gap for the trellis to sit in. The closest i've found is 70x45 from bunnings.

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/70-x-35-x-2-45mm-trellis-capping_p0251879

Can anyone suggest a wood yard, preferably in Auckland, who might stock something wider at around 90 or 100mm. I don't need a lot, a couple of 1.8m lengths would be ideal.

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#3461695 15-Feb-2026 17:03

I haven't seen this available on shelves. It's really straightforward to make with standard fence rails though, easiest/safest way would be with a router if you've got or can get one. Otherwise depending on lengths it would be a very small and straighforward job for a builder.

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#3461709 15-Feb-2026 18:35

mdf:

I haven't seen this available on shelves. It's really straightforward to make with standard fence rails though, easiest/safest way would be with a router if you've got or can get one. Otherwise depending on lengths it would be a very small and straighforward job for a builder.

I have some random off cuts from a mitre 10 store so it has been available at some point.

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