AVS Blog Archive for December 2011

Recent high winds across the South East of England has been the cause of many home owners despair. With high winds reported, many have been left with damage to their fencing. The high winds have attributed to split fence posts, broken arris rails and broken and twisted garden fence panels. If your fence has suffered damage of this extent, fixing the damage does not need to be expensive. AVS Fencing stock a number of items for repairing fences, preventing the need to replace sections altogether.

If you have broken arris rails, simply use an arris rail repair bracket, which is easily screwed or nailed into place. For posts that have broken at the bottom, use a metpost repair spur or a concrete repair spur to support the damaged post.

If the wind has damaged parts of your garden fence beyond repair, we have great offers on garden fence panels this month. The offer includes pressure treated closeboard and lap panels, as well as the dip treated closeboard and lap panel alternatives, so there is a panel to suit all budgets and needs. Remember, when purchasing panels for the future, that closeboard style fences are the strongest and are therefore less likely to be damaged by strong wind.

For more experienced DIY enthusiasts, consider erecting hit and miss fencing. Hit and miss fencing is perfect for exposed, windy locations as it lets the wind pass through the fence and retains your gardens privacy. To construct hit and miss fencing you will need to use timber palisade and rails between your fence posts. Pictured above is an example of hit and miss fencing.

For expert advice on repairing your fence, contact your nearest AVS Fencing supplies branch today. 

Recently the government held a summit, where the managing director of British Gas said that “more price rises are inevitable”.

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As the discussion regarding rising energy prices continues, more and more people are turning to alternative energy sources to heat their homes.

You can stay warm in your home this winter, without increasing the cost of your heating bill. Stocking up on hardwood logs means you can cut down on the time spent heating your home. Here at AVS Fencing we stock a large selection of hardwood logs and kindling ready for the cold winter weather. Our selection of logs has been specifically chosen for their suitability to be used for indoor fireplaces, reducing spitting and giving you longer burning times.

Snow has played a part in many Britons lives over the past years. So before the snow sets in, consider grabbing some winter essentials to help make life more comfortable. Stock up on grit for your paths and driveways, when the weather turns icy, and be ready with a snow shovel so you don’t get stuck!

For these and more winter weather essentials, visit one of our eight branches or shop online today. 

Have you considered using decorative aggregates to quickly and easily give your garden a new look, that will last throughout all the seasons? Well, decorative aggregates from AVS Fencing can help you achieve a new garden look, whilst being easy to maintain.

Our cobbles and stones can be used for a variety of applications. They are ideal for water features or ponds, but can also be used for borders and edging, as an alternative to boards or bricks. Stones also make a great, easy alternative to slabs for patio areas or decking. A smaller stone, such as Cotswold Buff is excellent for driveways and paths, and will give a new look to your home.

As well as standard stones and cobbles, AVS Fencing also stock more decorative, coloured aggregates, which can add vibrancy to your garden. Choose from blue, green or plum to add colour and interest to your flower beds. Or perhaps use the aggregate as a ground cover with plant pots on top. Not only will it last for many years, it’s easy to manage and extremely versatile!

Visit one of our eight branches today or shop online to see our full range of decorative aggregates.