Before and after photos of fencing

Do you have an old garden fence, blowing in the wind? Odds are that it is letting the dog (and the kids) out. But it doesn't have to be that way. More quality fences are coming onto the market, and here are a few ideas if you need to repair your boundary fence this Autumn. 

First of all, we have a simple boarded fence which blew down earlier in the year. The customer called in a local contractor (James AA Gordon) and he recommended a new DuraPost fencing system.

Looking at the length of fencing that blew over, the rotten posts can be seen on the right-hand side of the fencing slats.  Durapost were suggested because they manufacture pre-galvanised posts that also have the added benefit of powder-coated paint.  These posts also have a 25-year guarantee (providing they are more than a mile from the sea). The Durapost range includes posts, rails, capping, gravel boards, and a choice of colours for powder-coated metal posts.  

 

Installation of flat-topped panels with lattice viewing top.

The next fencing project is also one by James AA Gordon.  Once again a small section of fence blew over and it was tricky to get panel sizes to suit. We keep a wide variety of panel styles and the flat-top panels lend themselves to being cut to size. James was able to cut down a full-size panel to complete the last tricky section of the fence. The panel shown is the HLT180 which is approx. 1800mm high and is also available as 1200mm.  Very similar panels are also available as Halkin panels and they also include a 1500mm height panel. 

Most "designer" fence panel manufacturers are based in Poland and because of lead times etc. cannot make bespoke panels. We do have one Importer who supplies "repair kits" which comprise vertical and horizontal battens, along with fencing slats.   This should allow the Tradesperson to repair damaged panels. It also means they can cut a panel down to size and then re-secure the trimmed slats and batten inside of new timber side battens. 

 

Slatted 2 x 1 battens

In some settings it might be better to "build" your own fence from timber slats and battens.  While this might be time consuming it does gives more control over both the post spacing and fence heights.  This decking area has been tastefully framed and then clad with 2" x 1" (ex. 25mm x 50mm) smooth planed battens. The battens have been spaced to create privacy and safety for the deck-users but also allows the wind to pass between the slats.  This will help reduce the  wind load on the fence when the winter storms arrive. Image Courtesy of Joe Thomson  at Moor Landscaping

 

100mm planed (PSE) slats in horizontal pattern 

Finaaly, another slatted fence, but this time using some 100mm timber for the horizontal slats. We have a choice between 100mm planed (PSE) and 100mm sawn. Both timbers are available in pressure treated (aka tanalised) finish. While the colours of the slats, especally the sawn ones, can vary slightly they can be stained to a more uniform colour before installation.  Image courtesy of Joe Thompson at Moor Landscaping