AVS Fencing Supplies have some great offers on fence panels this November. Whether you need to replace one or two panels, or need to erect a whole new perimeter, AVS Fencing Supplies has the right fence panels for you.  To help you choose the perfect fence panel, here is a quick guide to the panels on offer.

Lap panels are a great all round fence panel which look attractive in any garden. We have reduced prices on 6’x6’ and 6’x5’ dip treated and pressure treated lap panels. Remember that pressure treated fence panels will, on average, give a longer life than the dip treated version. With this in mind, you may want to consider the long term cost of your panels as opposed to the immediate expenditure.

Alternatively, we also have our closeboard panels on offer, which are another popular fence panel choice. Closeboard panels are substantially stronger than lap panels, making them ideal for erecting in more exposed locations. They are easy to erect and, combined with slotted concrete posts, will last for years to come.

Closeboard panels are available both dip treated and pressure treated. If you choose to purchase closeboard panels, consider the matching closeboard gate to complete your garden fence, also available on offer throughout November.

Hurry, as these offers end 30^th November 2011. To order your fence panels visit one of our eight branches or buy online today for fast, free delivery^*.

 *Free delivery subject to minimum order value. Some restrictions apply. 

Did you know AVS Fencing Supplies stock a wide range of Lap & Closeboard Fence panels? Well if you didn’t, visit one of our branches today and view our Lap and Closeboard panels. Our panels are fantastic as they don’t just provide stability, they look great too.

Our Lap & Closeboard panels consist of Lap Panels Dip Treated, Lap Panels Pressure Treated, Closeboard Dip Treated and also the Closeboard Pressure Treated.

AVS Fencing supply lap panels in 4 different sizes, each Lap Panel is 6 feet wide with heights that vary between 3, 4, 5 and 6 feet. They are also available in 3 colours - light beige, orange-brown and darker brown - but bear in mind that posts come in only two colours - light brown or dark brown - so our TOP TIP is to choose your colours carefully!

While we're on the subject of posts, AVS Fencing Supplies provide a range of fence posts from Timber, Concrete and Steel styles, with ALL Timber posts coming with an incredible 15 year guarantee.

So go on what are you waiting for? Now is the time to come and check out our online and in branch Lap and Closeboard offers today, to make sure you get your hands on our fantastic panels at competitive prices! 

With spring finally upon on us and the sun now out, it's a great time to get into your garden and get it ready for use during the spring and summer months. To get the most out of your garden you should ensure that your garden fencing is both attractive and secure and you could also take this opportunity to consider some landscaping improvements. Perhaps this is the year where you could introduce a new decking area or perhaps you could construct some raised beds using railway sleepers to really help enhance your flower arrangements.

Here at AVS Fencing Supplies we offer a great range of products that can help you get your garden in tip top shape. If for example you decide you need new garden fence panels then we offer a large range, including lap fence panels, sturdier closeboard fence panels and even grange elite fence panels for those of you looking for that extra special finish.

However, if you are more inclined to introduce some landscaping improvements to your garden than lets us help you by selecting from our decking materials or railway sleeper products. Our range includes quality Winchester decking, Canterbury decking, new railway sleepers and reclaimed railway sleepers amongst many others!

So if you have a garden project on the horizon and you need any garden fencing or landscaping products come and view our fantastic online selection or come into one of our 8 branches across the south east, all of which will offer you outstanding customer service and free delivery options.

Hear all about it!

Have you heard that AVS fencing have an extensive range of garden fence panels that will suit all your fencing needs?

Their garden fence range consists of Grange Fence Panels, Closeboard Dipped Fence Panels, Closeboard Treated Fence Panels, Lap Treated Fence Panels and Lap Dipped Fence Panels, which are all available in different sizes and various prices to accommodate all budgets.

With eight fully stocked branches across the south, AVS Fencing is the perfect choice to provide you with high quality materials at an affordable price!

The AVS fencing staff are knowledgeable and helpful and you will find them friendly and approachable. They also hold a good range of products in stock to ensure they can service your order quickly.

AVS can be found at Henfield, Lewes, Rudgwick, Guildford, Peterborough, Wokingham, Harlow and Stansted. Why not pop in to see them to see how they can make your garden fences look good again!

Our brand new Harlow branch is an exciting development for AVS Fencing Supplies and we will increase our products and delivery coverage to customers in Essex, North London and Hertfordshire areas.
 
Customers looking to purchase fence panels, fence posts, decking materials, railway sleepers or garden gates now have a great new supplier covering their area and as always we will be offering quality value products at competitive prices.

So what are you waiting for? You probably know that the Harlow Leisurezone launch has been delayed by a month or so, so why not get yourself down to AVS in Harlow for landscape materials and give your garden a makeover? Before long, you will have a leisure area all to yourself!

Freefone AVS in Harlow on 0800 804 7590.

Close Board fencing remains the most cost effective way to build a solid boundary that will stand the test of time. Close board can also be incorrectly described as ship lap or feather board fencing, but essentially these descriptions refer to the same type of construction.

Due to the versatile nature of the product it is important to bare in mind what size fence you would like to erect and whether you will require planning permission. Generally you can erect a fence of up to 1.95M high without planning permission, except where your fence is adjacent to a public highway. In this instance the fence can only be up to 1M high, before planning permission is required. (We recommend you seek advice from your local council before commencing work)

Whether you are using cant rails, arris rails, timber or concrete posts the basic erection process remains the same.

Installation

Close board fencing is a simple construction of posts, rails, gravel boards and featheredge. Posts should be a minimum of 100x100mm (4 x 4) section and concreted into the ground at a depth of approx 760mm (for taller fence variations) and the distance between the post centres should ideally not exceed 3.0M (10Ft). Rails are then fixed horizontally across the face of the posts; usually two rails are needed on 1.2M (4Ft) high featheredge and below, with three rails used on higher boundaries.

It is recommended but not essential to fit a gravel board at ground level between the posts. This serves to keep the featheredge from making contact with the ground, which will reduce future maintenance costs, because it is cheaper and easier to replace one gravel board rather than a large quantity of featheredge. The featheredge is then fitted vertically on to the front of the rails with a minimum of 25mm (1 inch) overlap.

Tip: To increase the life span of this fence you can erect it using concrete posts and gravel boards. Due to the long life expectancy of these products future costs of replacing the timber components will be considerably lower, because only the rails and featheredge will need replacing.

Versatility & Benefits

Because this particular style of fencing is constructed with individual pieces it is very versatile and offers many benefits.
1. Close board is ideal for constructing a fence on sloping ground because gravel boards and rails can be fixed at an angle and then the featheredge can follow this level as required
2. Close board has the benefit of being easy to repair. Should any featheredge start to show the ravishes of time, it is a quick and inexpensive process to replace the boards
3. All materials that go into making this type of perimeter fencing are pressure treated, so that the longevity of the timber is at an absolute maximum
4. If constructed correctly it is strong and long lasting
5. Close board is commonly found in both green and brown as standard, making it far more versatile than most boundary options
6. Close board can be used to make a fence of virtually any height
7. Close board is suitable for front and back gardens, as well as commercial use

Maintenance

Timber is a living product and given enough time it will degrade. To get the best possible life span from the product it is recommend that the timber is treated every 2 – 3 years. This is best undertaken with a solvent based treatment during the summer months, so that it can soak into the dry wood.

Help & Advice

If you are interested in erecting close board fencing at your property, please get in touch with your local branch. Our specialists will be happy to offer help and advice and can provide you with a free quote for supply of all relevant materials.