Detailed information about fencing and landscaping products, including fence panels, trellis panels, fence posts, gravel boards, garden gates, timber, ironmongery and cement products. This category explains how products are made, what they are used for and which options are best suited to different jobs.
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Quick answer: A good-quality garden fence combines well-constructed panels with correctly sized posts, adequate foundations, suitable gravel boards and durable exterior fixings. Look beyond timber ..
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Quick answer: Choose Omega lattice panels for a traditional decorative boundary with a solid lower section and curved lattice top, horizontal hit and miss panels for balanced appearance and increas..
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Quick answer: A successful garden fence starts with the right panel, post and gravel-board combination. Closeboard panels suit strong privacy fencing, waney lap panels offer a practical traditional..
5 August 2026
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Quick answer: Choose fencing ironmongery by matching the fixing or fitting to the timber dimensions, weight, exposure and installation surface. Use suitably sized tee hinges for garden gates, a rin..
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Quick answer: Choose fencing timber by matching the timber profile, dimensions and treatment to the job. Feather edge boards are used for closeboard fencing, cant and square rails support boards or..
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Quick answer: Choose landscaping sleepers by considering the project, finished dimensions, ground contact, structural loading and preferred treatment colour. The available pressure-treated timber s..
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Quick answer: Choose traditional square trellis for general climbing plants and decorative screening, privacy square trellis when smaller openings and greater screening are required, horizontal sla..
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Quick answer: Choose wooden gravel boards when you want a matching timber finish, easier handling and straightforward cutting. Choose concrete gravel boards when resistance to rot and long-term gro..
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Quick answer: Choose fence posts by matching the material, length and section to the fence height, panel weight, ground conditions and wind exposure. Pressure-treated wooden posts provide a natural..
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Quick answer: Choose fence panels by deciding how much privacy, strength, airflow and decoration you need. Closeboard panels suit strong privacy fencing, waney lap panels provide an economical trad..
31 July 2026
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Quick answer: Stop fence panels rotting at the bottom by keeping the timber away from direct soil contact, fitting gravel boards and clearing leaves, grass and damp debris from the fence line. Use ..
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Quick answer: Avoid setting fence posts in a hole filled with standing water. Remove the water, clear loose mud and confirm that the sides and base are firm enough to support the foundation. Use su..
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Quick answer: To stop fence panels lifting out of concrete posts, check that each panel is wide enough to sit securely inside both post slots and that the concrete posts are upright. Fit suitable f..
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Quick answer: Timber fence posts twist when different parts of the wood gain or lose moisture at different rates. Natural grain, knots, rapid drying, poor storage and uneven exposure to sun and rai..
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Quick answer: To remove a fence post set in concrete, first detach the fence panels, gravel boards and fixings. Dig around the concrete foundation, loosen the surrounding soil and lift the post and..
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Quick answer: Post mix is usually the more practical choice for setting standard garden fence posts. It is supplied ready blended, requires no separate mixing and sets quickly, making it well suite..
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Quick answer: You can usually fit new fence panels into existing concrete posts if the posts are upright, firmly set and free from serious cracks or damage. The slots must also be the correct size ..
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Quick answer: You can usually replace fence panels without replacing the posts if the posts are upright, firmly set, correctly spaced and free from serious rot, cracks or movement. Check every post..
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Quick answer: Gravel boards should usually sit at ground level or slightly above it rather than being deeply buried. The bottom edge can be set into the surface enough to close small gaps, particul..
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Quick answer: You can usually put trellis on top of a fence without planning permission if the total height remains within the permitted limit. In England, this is normally 2 metres from ground lev..
8 July 2026
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The strongest type of garden fence for UK weather is usually a well-built closeboard or feather edge fence supported by strong posts, set properly into the ground, and protected at the base with grave..
30 May 2026
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Quick answer: Choose a feather edge garden gate when privacy and a solid traditional appearance are the priorities, a picket gate for an open front garden or internal boundary, and a double slatted..
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Quick answer: Buy fencing as a complete system rather than choosing panels alone. Start with the required privacy, appearance, airflow and finished height. Then match the panels with suitable timbe..
30 April 2026
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Quick answer: Choose closeboard panels for solid privacy, ultra heavy duty closeboard for a more substantial framed option, waney lap for straightforward traditional screening, picket panels for lo..
2 March 2026
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A fence that leans, rattles or wobbles is nearly always a post problem, not a panel problem. The panels might look fine on day one, but if the posts are not set deep enough, the whole run can move the..
1 March 2026
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A rattling fence is usually a sign that something is moving when it should not be. The cause is often simple: a loose fixing, a panel sitting badly in its posts, a gravel board chattering in the slot,..
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Post spacing is one of the most important parts of building a strong fence. If the posts are too far apart, panels can move, rails can sag and fixings can work loose in the wind. If the posts are too ..
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A railway sleeper retaining wall is a practical way to level a sloping garden, create raised beds or form a stronger edge for paths, patios and seating areas. Sleepers give a solid, natural look and c..
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Quick answer: Green and brown pressure-treated timber are primarily different in their starting appearance, but colour alone does not tell you how well the timber has been treated. The important fa..
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Quick answer: Do not paint directly over green algae on fence panels. Algae creates a weak, damp and contaminated surface that prevents paint or stain bonding properly. The coating may become patch..
7 November 2024
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Installing a fence is more than just a decorative addition to your property. It's a project that requires careful planning and execution.
One of the most critical aspects of fence installation is unde..
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Concrete fence posts are strong, durable and a good choice for long-lasting fencing. They do not rot like timber posts, and they are often used with slot-in fence panels and gravel boards.
Sometimes,..
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If you have noticed green patches, streaks or speckles on new timber, it can look worrying at first. This is common on freshly pressure-treated wood, including fence posts, gravel boards, sleepers and..
5 November 2024
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Postcrete and normal concrete are often mentioned together, but they are not the same thing. Both can be used around the garden, but they are designed for different jobs.
Postcrete is mainly made for..
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Creosote was once one of the best-known treatments for outdoor timber, especially for fencing, posts, sleepers and agricultural timber. Many older homeowners remember its dark colour, strong smell and..
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If you are replacing a fence between neighbours, height is one of the first things to check. In most cases, the rules are fairly straightforward, but there are a few details that can catch people out,..
4 September 2024
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Quick answer: The best way to slow rot in Railway Sleepers is to use timber with a treatment specification appropriate to where it will be installed, prevent water from remaining trapped around the..
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Quick answer: To install fence posts, confirm the boundary, check for underground services, mark a straight fence line and calculate the exact post spacing from the panels or rails being used. Dig ..
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Best Plants to Grow Alongside a Garden Fence
A garden fence does more than mark the edge of a property. It gives privacy, creates shelter, frames the garden and provides a useful backdrop for plantin..
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Quick answer: For many UK rear gardens, a fence around 1.8m or 6ft provides a practical balance of privacy and security. Lower fences around 0.9m to 1.2m suit front gardens and decorative boundarie..
12 February 2024
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Quick answer: Timber fencing begins with logs being sorted, debarked and sawn into posts, boards, rails and smaller components. The timber may then be graded, dried, machined and pressure treated b..
5 February 2024
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Fence height is one of the most common questions homeowners ask when planning a new garden boundary. The right height can improve privacy, security and appearance, but it also needs to suit the proper..
20 January 2024
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Concrete repair spurs are a practical way to support a weakened wooden fence post without replacing the entire fence run. They are commonly used when a timber post has started to rot or fail at ground..
11 January 2024
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Quick answer: A correctly specified, well-installed pressure-treated fence can often provide around 10 to 20 years of useful service, with some systems lasting longer. There is no universal lifespa..
8 January 2024
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The easiest fence to install yourself in the UK is usually a standard wooden fence panel system using ready-made fence panels, timber posts or slotted concrete fence posts, and gravel boards where nee..
30 December 2023
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Concrete fencing products are a key part of many UK garden fence installations. While timber fence panels provide privacy and appearance, concrete fence posts and concrete gravel boards often provide ..
28 December 2023
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Choosing the best fencing for extreme weather is not just about picking the strongest-looking material. A fence has to cope with wind, rain, frost, heat, UV exposure, damp soil and seasonal movement. ..
22 December 2023
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Yes, concrete fence posts can be painted. Many homeowners choose to paint them so they blend in better with timber fence panels, garden gates, trellis panels or the wider garden design. Concrete posts..
17 December 2023
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The UK timber industry depends on large sawmills, timber processors and wood-based panel manufacturers to turn harvested timber into usable materials for construction, fencing, landscaping, pallets, p..
13 December 2023
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Closeboard fencing is usually not cheaper than basic panel fencing at the point of installation, especially when compared with standard lap panels. It normally costs more because it uses stronger mate..
11 December 2023
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For feather edge fencing, nails are the traditional fixing and are still widely used. Screws can also work, especially for small repairs or where you want easier removal later. The best choice depends..
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Working out how many bags of Postcrete you need per fence post is an important part of planning a fencing project. Too little material can leave posts poorly supported, while buying far too much adds ..
6 December 2023
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Quick answer: The cheapest proper privacy fence for many sheltered UK gardens is usually waney lap panels fitted between pressure-treated wooden posts. Repairing a usable existing fence may cost ev..
22 November 2023
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A pressure treated 4x4 post can last for many years in the ground, but its lifespan depends heavily on the treatment class, timber quality, soil conditions, drainage, installation method and maintenan..
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Does Painting a Wooden Fence Make It Last Longer?
Painting a wooden fence can help it last longer, but only when it is done properly and maintained over time. Paint forms a protective layer over the ..
18 November 2023
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When installing fence posts, gate posts or other outdoor timber supports, one of the most important decisions is what to set them with. The post foundation affects how straight the fence stays, how we..
17 November 2023
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Adding too much water to Postcrete can weaken the mix, slow down setting, increase shrinkage and reduce how securely the post is held in the ground. Postcrete is designed to be used with a specific am..
16 November 2023
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Yes, you can pressure wash a wooden fence, but it needs to be done carefully. Timber is softer and more absorbent than concrete, brick or metal, so too much pressure can damage the surface, raise the ..
15 November 2023
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Postcrete is designed to set quickly, which is why it is such a popular choice for installing fence posts, gate posts, rotary washing lines and other domestic garden posts. In typical conditions, many..
13 November 2023
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Quick answer: Dip treatment applies preservative mainly to the timber surface, while pressure treatment uses a controlled process to drive preservative further into the wood. Pressure-treated fenci..
12 November 2023
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Quick answer: Choose timber fence posts when natural appearance, easier handling and flexible fixing are the priorities. Choose concrete fence posts when resistance to ground-level rot, low routine..
8 November 2023
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How to Attach Trellis to a Fence or Wall
Trellis is one of the simplest ways to add height, interest and planting support to a garden. It can soften a plain boundary, improve privacy, support climbin..
3 November 2023
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Adding trellis to a garden fence can be a simple way to improve privacy, support climbing plants and soften a plain boundary. It can make a seating area feel more sheltered, help screen an overlooking..
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Quick answer: Home insurance may cover garden fencing, but it is not guaranteed. Fences are normally considered under buildings insurance rather than contents insurance, and the cause of the damage..
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Timber is used across construction, landscaping, furniture, packaging, paper production and fencing. From structural softwood to garden sleepers and fence posts, it is one of the most widely used natu..