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Questions About Square Rails

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Are fence panel backrails, MOT rails and cant rails interchangeable?

Updated 19th August 2026

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Can a damaged fence panel backrail be replaced without replacing the whole panel?

Updated 9th August 2026

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Square Rails Questions & Answers

Questions About Square Rails

Are fence panel backrails, MOT rails and cant rails interchangeable?

Can a damaged fence panel backrail be replaced without replacing the whole panel?

Can I assume every East Coast Fencing square rail is C16 graded?

Does a 3.6m MOT rail mean it can span 3.6m between supports?

Does a 75 x 32mm fence panel backrail fit every 6ft fence panel?

How can I tell a 100 x 47mm wallplate from an 87 x 38mm MOT rail?

Should I choose a 2.4m or 3.6m MOT rail?