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A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Garden Fencing
23 July 2022
New fencing is an excellent way to transform the look and feel of your garden, as well as provide you with greater privacy and improved security. When it comes to picking garden fencing for your outdoor area, there are a lot of choices out there. To help make your search easier, the team at FORT Builders’ Merchant has put together a brief guide to choosing garden fencing.
Have a read of our guide below to learn more about how you should decide on fencing. If you have any questions or would like to explore our range of garden fencing - then please visit the FORT Builders’ Merchant website today.
The Style of Fencing to Choose
Fencing comes in a variety of types and styles, and there are so many different options offered by fencing suppliers. For example, you might decide to opt for a solid fence which has no spacing between the slats or panels. This type of fence will give you increased security, ultimate privacy and could potentially reduce the amount of noise you experience too.
Alternatively, you might opt for trellis panels, which are much more open and let in lots of light to brighten up your outdoor space. Trellises also enable you to grow plants upwards, so they’re similarly a great option to consider for your garden.
Where the Fencing Will be Installed
An important factor to take into consideration is where your fencing will be going. You need to make sure that you choose the right fence for the desired location. If you are buying fencing for a front garden, for example, you might want shorter garden fence panels rather than large, less-welcoming panels that obstruct the view and take up too much space. If you have an open space, then you might not need to get fencing for the entire area - only a particular patch. Likewise, if you have young children or pets, it’s crucial that you get a robust, solid and secure fence to ensure safety at all times.
Correct Installation and Treatment for Fencing Projects
Here at FORT Builders’ Merchant, we pride ourselves on our expert knowledge and our great stock levels of correctly treated timber. All of our posts and sleepers are treated to UC4 treatment level. We also stock UC3 treated constructional timber, fence rails and additional products - all of which are ideal for your fencing, cladding, landscaping or decking project. Moreover, our incised posts guarantee an added lifespan, as they are treated to the core. We always recommend that you use Postsavers when installing fence posts. This is because Postsavers will provide strong protection and enable a longer life.
We stock Postsaver Pro-Sleeves, which are heat applied to wooden fencing and gate posts, to form an air and watertight barrier around the vulnerable ground line section of the post. This product is proven to lock preservatives in and keep moisture and fungi out - preventing ground-line decay. Additionally, we supply the correct woodcare products, designed to be used once your fencing is installed and in the future.
Our Stock of Metalwork and Accessories
We stock a wide range of metalwork and accessories for fencing. These products will ensure a perfect build, helping to make your domestic or commercial project a smooth and straightforward process. From Galvanised Wire Netting to Easypost Spikes and Easypost Concrete-In Supports, customers will find an array of products on our e-commerce website. With great stock, FORT Builders’ Merchant is the destination for metalwork and accessories at top prices.
Choosing Pressure-Treated Timber
Overall, it’s highly recommended that you invest in timber which has been pressure-treated. Pressure-treated timber will ensure that your fencing doesn’t get affected by rot, decay and pests. As a result, it will provide you with long-lasting fencing that is durable, strong and high-performance in a wide range of conditions and environments.
Need Help Choosing Appropriate Fencing?
If you are thinking about getting new fencing for your outdoor space or garden, but you’re unsure about the exact type or style you should get - contact FORT Builders’ Merchant today for assistance. Call us on 01488 505 800 to chat with a member of our team; we’re here to answer any fencing questions you may have, as well as provide you with further information about all our fencing products. Here at FORT Builders’ Merchant, we stock a wide variety of fencing products at superb prices. Our fencing range includes fence panels and trellis, feather edge board, posts, gates, fencing boards and rails, specialist fencing, concrete fencing and more. You’ll find a diverse array of fence panels and trellis, with different sizes and styles available. Our fence panels come in pressure-treated green for extra protection against wood rot and fungal decay. Our treated fence panels will last longer in the ground.
All of our fencing products combine both strength and durability with style - so you’ll be getting high quality fencing when you come to FORT Builders’ Merchant. Alongside this, we also provide first-class customer service and experience. We can deliver directly to your location, and provide a Click & Collect service too. Likewise, we have great stock levels and can deliver to you quickly, guaranteeing a fast turnaround. With excellent affordability across our entire range of garden and landscaping products - there is nowhere else you need to go.