Feather Edged Fencing Vs Standard Fence panels

Feather Edged Fencing Design

With the end of winter approaching we are beginning to see customers starting to think about jobs in the garden that need doing. The weather at the start of 2018 has been pretty unpleasant with high winds and torrential rain which has lead to a number of garden fence panels coming down.

We are continually being asked for cost effective stronger alternatives to your standard budget fence panels. It is true if you decide to purchase wooden waney fence panels then you are likely to be replacing them within 5-6 years.

So what is the most cost effective durable option to replace old wooden fencing panels

The advice that I tend to give to customers is only purchase standard fence panels if you have to, if you do decide that this is the way to go then here are a few pointers –

• Check that the panels have a minimum of five battons either side. ( For added strength )
• Make sure that the fence panels are treated / tantalised.
• Make sure that the fence panels have a weathered top ( Triangular ).
• Make sure that the panels have sufficient fixings.

When fitting garden Fence Panels

• Use fencing clips
• Preserve Panels regularly with an oil based treatment.
• Keep them up of the floor by roughly 10-20mm.
• Secure Posts firmly in the ground roughly 600mm to ensure no movement.

Remember standard wooden fence panels will not last longer than 10 years.

So what is the best alternative wooden fencing system and does it look nice

When asked this question I will always try to guide customers in the right direction and I would advise them to have a look at installing a Feather edge fence system. If installed without out much planning they can look a bit industrial however fitted correctly I think aesthetically they are on par if not nicer than a traditional wooden fence. Here are a few examples of feather edge fencing that our customers have erected ( See below ).

 

 

Feather edged fencing is produced using the individual pieces of timber rather that buying a prefabricated panel it is installed on site in situ and can be designed to meet the individual garden dimensions.

How cost effective is feather edge fencing

The cost of the materials used to produce a featheredge fence is similar to that of purchasing your panels. The only inconvenience with featheredge fencing is the labour that goes into attaching the individual boards to the timber cross rails this is due to the way that it is constructed. Long term the advantages in the lifespan will far outweigh that of a Standard panel.

So to put it in a nut shell feather edge is the way to go if you are looking for a cheap strong alternative to wooden fence panels.

 

For further information on a wide range of Garden Fencing products visit our extensive garden fencing & Decking display area in Pontardulais Swansea South Wales. Alternatively visit our Website at www.dgheath.co.uk or call our dedicated sales team on Swansea 01792 8848287.