Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 16th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Fencing
Picket fencing is a very traditional form of boundary demarcation.
Their construction simply comprises spaced upright stakes nailed to horizontal rails slotted into posts. The posts are approximately 2.5m apart with a height of around 1m - 1.3m.
Picket fencing can be bought in ready made panels of almost 2m long. Each panel can be fitted to posts using brackets.
Picket fencing has long been regarded as an aesthetically appealing form of boundary fence and is comparatively cheap. However, it will not provide a secure boundary.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Tue 15th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Fencing
Probably the most readily available - the panel fence is pretty ubiquitous.
Pre made panels are easy to fix into place between posts. The panels comprise thin interwoven slats which overlap horizontally. The normal panel size is 1.8m wide and 0.5m - 1.8m high.
The benefits of panel fencing are as follows:
1. Straight forward erection of panels.
2. Excellent for adding privacy and some degree of security.
3. Panel fencing as per all timber fencing requires regular coats of preservative to prevent rotting.
Each panel can retail for £100 - £400 ($400 - $800) - although with global timber shortages these prices could rise.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Mon 14th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Fencing
The closeboard horizontal fence is probably one of the most common types of boundary fencing.
The boards of timber are nailed between fence posts with either feather edged overlapping or with a step shaped overlap.
The fence posts are usually placed 1.2m apart with timber boards jointed on alternate fence posts.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 11th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Fencing
If you need to place a timber post on a solid surface you will need to use a bolt down fence base. It incorporates a projecting rim containing holes for bolting the base to a solid surface.
The bolt down fence base can be used for fixing to concrete or properly bedded paving slabs. Slabs resting on sand are obviously unsuitable for this type of fence base.
Posted by Bob Bulmer on Thu 10th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Fencing
For a truly stable fence post, you really need a concrete base. However, a good alternative is a steel post spike.
The spike is driven into the ground providing a base for a timber post. The post sits within a square holder above the ground - some spikes have clamps that keep the post in position. Some post spikes are suitable for concreting and include a steel support.
A post spike is wholly inadequate for fencing that might be exposed to high winds. In that instance you would need a concreted base for each fence post.
Retail for £6 ($12).
