Is Your Garden Fence Ready For Winter?
With winter setting in fast, you need to make sure your outside areas are prepared. And your garden fencing should be high on your priority list. This country’s winter weather is usually wet and windy, which can cause extreme damage to your garden fence, so now is the time to make sure it can withstand the coming months.
Clear the base of your garden fence
Clearing the area around the base of your garden fence will help with drainage and allow the ground to dry out easier, giving a firm foundation for your fence posts. This will also help you identify if any gravel boards have become damaged or rotten.
Treat or paint your fence
If the weather is still dry, you can help your fence’s surface by painting or spraying it with a good preservative. This will soak into the timber, giving it a barrier against moisture, which can help prevent rotting and weakening over the winter.
Don’t ignore broken fence panels or posts
Wet and windy conditions will almost certainly bring down any already weak and damaged fencing panels and posts, as well as those attached to it. So, it’s far more cost effective to replace them now.
As a busy time of year for garden landscapers and contractors, it’s not always easy to get someone out to repair a broken fence panel or fence post at short notice. This could mean your garden and property is unsecure, which isn’t ideal if you have pets or children. This is another good reason to make sure your fence is in order now. AWBS landscaping offers a professional and personalised service, from qualified tradesmen, and will be happy to give you a free, no-obligation estimate for your fencing repair or replacement, or any other landscaping services you may need.
The AWBS range of fence panels
At AWBS we have a wide choice of fence panels to suit every taste, project and budget. And, with some fantastic deals currently available, now is the optimum time to make sure your garden is ready for the winter months.
Our fence panels range from budget lap and board panels to attractive decorative screen panels, with wicket and feather edge fencing in between. Our Best Value Board Fence Panels and Best Value Lap Fence Panels are the perfect, practical choice for any garden. Dip treated and available in four different heights, both these attractive fencing panels are on offer with a free 3” fence post with every standard panel you buy.
For a modern look, the Grange Contemporary fence panel is an elegant choice and currently on offer with 20% off, as is the Grange Louvre Panel, which is a chic and strong design that can also be used as a sun screen on a pergola. We also have a selection of decorative curved-top fence panels, with lattice and trellis finishes, also on offer at 20% off.
Feather edge fencing
Feather edge fencing is a highly popular choice, offering a durable and charming alternative to a standard fence panel. With feather edge fencing you can create your own fence, making this an ideal solution for a garden with different ground levels. We supply all the products you need to construct your fencing, including rails and gravel boards, and you can find step-by-step fencing instructions in our ‘How to’ guide.
The AWBS range of fence posts
Our timber fence posts are compatible with the range of fencing panels we offer, and we also supply concrete slotted fence posts for extra strength. Our standard sawn and treated fence posts are available in 3” or 4” and a wide variety of lengths. We also supply the V notch fence post, to be used in conjunction with feather edge fencing, as well as the decorative Grange Elite grooved post, currently on offer with 20% off. The Hanson Fast Set Post Fix is quick and easy to use, with no mixing, and sets in less than 10 minutes.
AWBS fencing supplies
Within our comprehensive range of fencing supplies, you’ll find everything you need to ensure your garden fence is prepared for winter. Our selection of fence fixings includes post stakes, with 20% off our 30” ones, driving tools, concrete in stakes, repair stakes, post extenders and gravel board clips. Our sawn and treated gravel boards come in a variety of lengths, offering a secure and protective base for both feather edge fencing and standard lap or board fence panels. We also have a range of hardwearing concrete gravel boards.
To find out more about our range of fence panels, fence posts and fencing supplies, please contact us, or visit your local AWBS branch at Oxford, Yarnton or Swindon.
