{"product_id":"pressure-treated-d-rail-capping-rail-exterior-handrail-2-4m","title":"Pressure Treated D-Rail Capping Rail \u0026 Exterior Handrail – 2.4m","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA smooth, pressure-treated D-profile timber rail for finishing the tops of fences and creating decorative exterior handrails.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded upper face gives fencing, garden structures and handrail projects a neater finish, while the flat underside provides a straightforward fixing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a D-rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA D-rail has a curved, rounded top and a flat underside. Unlike square-edged timber, it gives the exposed top of a fence or rail a shaped finish without needing to round it over yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFence capping:\u003c\/strong\u003e finishing the top of timber fencing, garden screening and decorative fence sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior handrail projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e a rounded timber top rail on suitable garden handrail or balustrade arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative post-and-rail fencing:\u003c\/strong\u003e creating a smoother-looking top rail instead of a square-edged board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose this rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth, rounded top is the visible finish, and the flat bottom makes positioning it on a suitable timber support simpler. At 2.4m long, it can be cut to fit shorter fence bays and garden projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant before buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUC3 pressure treated\u003c\/strong\u003e for above-ground outdoor use. It is not specified for direct ground contact. Treat cut ends with a suitable end-grain preservative and use exterior-suitable fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandrail suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a shaped timber rail, not a verified structural handrail system. For stairs, raised decking, guarding or other safety-critical barriers, confirm the full assembly, fixing method and applicable Building Regulations before use. No structural strength grade or handrail compliance certification has been supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: D-shaped, with rounded top and flat underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal dimensions: approximately 100mm wide × 38mm thick × 2400mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: pressure treated, Use Class 3 (UC3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually: price is per 2.4m length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the job? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screws-nails-fixings\"\u003escrews and fixings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wood-preservatives-treatments\"\u003ewood treatments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57556131971396,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/d-rail-profile-temporary-reference.jpg?v=1792660344","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/pressure-treated-d-rail-capping-rail-exterior-handrail-2-4m","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}