Fencing Blogs

Police are appealing for any information that may help with their investigation into a burglary at our Stansted Park branch. The burglary happened at around midnight on Wednesday 21^st December 2011.

The thieves got away with approximately 11 tonnes of horse fencing, which would have taken several people considerable time to load. Either a large vehicle or a number of trips would have been needed to remove the materials. For this reason it is thought the thieves are probably local to the area. The haul consisted of machine round wooden fence posts, half round rails and rolls of 1.2m high horse fence. The newly launched X net horse fence product has been specifically designed with a special X shaped knot to prevent injuries to horses and foals.

The Stansted Sawmill site is located close to the West Sussex border between Emsworth and Rowlands Castle. Lorna Purse and her team have worked incredibly hard to make this branch a success since it was re-opened by AVS Fencing in the spring. The X net horse fence is a new product to the market and is not widely available in the area. Any information regarding the possible whereabouts of this fencing would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Lorna on 02392 412445, or the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555111, if you think you can help.

British summer time is finally here, which means that we all get an extra hour of daylight in the evenings!

With this extra hour of daylight we now can spend more time enjoying the outdoors and our gardens. With this is mind, now is the time to act and to get your garden up to scratch by choosing AVS Fencing Supplies who stock a comprehensive range of garden fencing, decking, railway sleepers and landscaping materials.

So if you want to take advantage of this extra hour, come and buy online and view our outstanding April offers, which are complimented by our free delivery service on orders over £120!

Did you know AVS Fencing Supplies are specialists in all kinds of fencing? As well as traditional garden fencing we are also specialists in Security Fencing, Livestock Fencing and Electric Garden Fencing, all available at affordable prices.

So if you are a farmer looking for livestock fencing, you can choose from our wide range which includes; Chestnut Post & Rail, Stock Fencing, Deer Fencing and Electric Fencing. Or maybe you are a customer who is looking for some wire mesh to protect your raised vegetable beds from Pests?

Whatever your Fencing requirement is, AVS has the solution. It seems that the only fencing that AVS doesn't deal with is fencing classes! As in the sport fencing. Fencing (the sport) provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation. Unlike many other sports it's very sociable and still carries notions of honour, chivalry and nobility. Many of history's most famous people have studied the art of fencing. A certain amount of dedication is required but apparently, it's worth it!

The sport sounds like it will give you as much emotional stimulation as AVS Fencing Supplies does! If you do need help with erecting your garden fences, we have expert help on hand. Click here to find out more ...

Either view our range online or visit one of our eight fully stocked branches, who will be ready to provide you with all the Fencing products, you will ever need!

It’s been an exciting year for AVS Fencing Supplies with fantastic developments to our website, the addition of new products and the introduction of our new branch at Harlow, Essex.

So what is your new years resolution? Well we know ours; we are going to release our new look www.sleeper-supplies.co.uk website, continue to develop our existing AVS Fencing website to make it even better and last but by no means least, open our new branch at Stansted covering West Sussex, Hampshire and Dorset Areas.

So with all these exciting developments to look forward to next year, AVS Fencing Supplies want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you again in 2011.

Now is the time when we look outside and think that winter has arrived! At least with cold weather, we are free from shark attacks around the UK coastline! However, the cold, blustery weather means it is a good idea to make sure all your Garden Fencing is in the best position to get through the blustery winter period.

If you feel that your garden fence needs repairing, AVS Fencing supplies offers a fantastic Garden Fencing repair range. This  includes our concrete repair spurs and repair brackets which are perfect for adding extra sturdiness to your garden fence!

So act now before it’s too late, by either visiting our website, calling us or popping into one of our seven branches and talking directly to one of our knowledgeable branch advisors, who will be more than happy to help.

When you shop with AVS Garden Supplies, you can be sure that your garden fences will be 'jaw' droppingly fantastic!

AVS Fencing Supplies is proud to announce that we are having a Garden Fence Panel promotion running through the winter months.

Our fantastic promotion consists of our Closeboard Panel promotion which includes our 6x6 Closeboard Panel Pressure Treated (Green) and our 6x6 Closeboard Panel Dipped (Brown). Additionally our promotion includes our Lap Panel promotion on 6x6 Lap Panel Dipped (Brown & Gold) and Our 6x6 Lap Panel Pressure Treated (Green).

This isn’t all, as we have special offers on our Concrete post and Gravel board ranges which will go perfectly with your Closeboard or Lap Panel purchases.  

So what are you waiting for? Act now as this is a limited offer which will save you £££….. Get out there and enjoy the last of the sunshine rays!

Gardeners who wish to keep pests away from into their gardens and outdoor areas should consider embarking on a garden fencing project.

It has been suggested by Richard Poffenbauh, who writes for the Mansfield News Journal that wild animals are one of the main culprits for spoiling your prized crop of vegetables and your flower beds.

To overcome this problem, Richard advised purchasing Garden Fencing, which can either be electric fencing to keep the pests out with an intermittent shock, or traditional garden fencing, such as Lap Panels which can be used as a barrier.

Does your garden fall victim to wild animal behaviour?

Well if it does, now’s the time to buy garden fencing from AVS Fencing Supplies, as we have a fantastic range of Garden Fencing products including; Timber Fencing, Metal Fencing and Electric Fencing! If you've already got a garden fence – remember to protect it against our wild weather! We have a range of stains and creosotes to make sure your fencing is tough enough to stand up to anything!

With all the UK's wild weather and wild animals – it's lucky AVS Fencing is only a click away. So don’t wait, take a look at our range of fences and start geting that garden fence erected now!

AVS fencing supplies are the perfect match to create your dream garden fencing project. We offer an extensive range of garden fencing which includes; Lap Panels Closeboard Fencing, Featheredge, Picket Fencing, Palisade Fencing and much more. There is so much choice, all at affordable prices!

If decorative fencing is what you particularly crave for your garden, how about checking out our Grange decorative Fence Panels, which include our Grange Elite St Michel panel and many more.

As an extra benefit when buying garden fencing from AVS we also offer a 15 year post guaranteed on selected garden fence posts, so you can be confident you are in safe hands, when you buy from us.

So what are you waiting for? Go and get that Garden Fencing you have always desired either by using our easy to use website or over the counter at one of 7 branches across the south east, before those dreaded clocks go back.

If you are craving ideas and inspirations for your garden, then AVS fencing Supplies is the website for you. We have added another exceptional part to the website that will inspire you and help you generate ideas from other customer’s projects with pictures and step by step guides.

We are confident you won’t be disappointed, as we have projects ranging from; railway sleeper raised beds and pond projects, to exceptional fencing and gates ideas.

Come on and join the fun on our easy to use website.

The team at AVS have identified a good article on how it’s important for a consumer to choose their fence carefully and also the importance of planting it in the right place. The article can be found at the Canadian fencing newspaper, www.thestar.com, which comments “People set low budget marks for fencing, often consumers budgets is one-third of what’s realistic.” said Lea Bailes, president of Guier Fence. Additionally Funk a Garden designer highlights the need to “Weigh the costs and get the best impact for the money,”

Well AVS Fencing have the solution to all these worries, with our wide range of fencing panels and accessories to keep the cost down, whilst at the same time getting that much needed value for money. As we all know in these difficult times, it can be ever so important to have a budget and the need to get value for your money. So if you are looking for value why not choose AVS Fencing Suppliers as your No 1 value for money Fencing suppliers.

Our good friends at the BBC have written an interesting article about the effects of gardening for children. Their report of 1,300 teachers and 10 schools indicated that children who were involved in gardening were more resilient, confident and most importantly, lived healthier lives. You can see the report by clicking here.

Dr Kroon comments on the importance of the research conclusion and hopes that the new coalition government consider this in their new approach to primary curriculum, by understanding the real benefits of having an ideal garden. The report said: "it encouraged pupils to become more active in solving problems, as well as boosting literacy and numeracy skills."

Perhaps we should also encourage the coalition government to build a garden in the Houses of Parliament to help them figure out how to reduce the deficit in a painless way – although we wouldn't want the cost being added to their expenses!

Like Dr Kroon, we at AVS want to inspire you to create a garden, whether as a family, or an individual, so you can start to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Our new Railway Sleepers are the ideal product to create a raised bed for vegetation. Or perhaps try or our Decking Ranges to enjoy at the end of the week for some much needed relaxation. Whatever you desire for that dream garden, here at AVS we try to provide you with all you need.

It's official! House prices are still rising according to the latest monthly survey from the Nationwide building society.

Therefore, you may think that now is a good time to sell your house. And this means that you should present your home in its best possible light, because you only get one chance to make a first impression. Don't forget that the outside of your house is as important as the inside – it's all about kerb appeal!

How is your front garden looking? Is your palisade fencing looking a little worse for wear? Or perhaps your front garden gate?

If your back garden is looking untidy, why not make it look slick by installing some of our low cost fence panels and trellis. Remember you have to spend money to make money!

Waiter, there's volcanic ash in my soup. I know, it's a no-fly zone! Oh dear, we couldn't resist a joke, especially as the worst is now over.

Back to our wonderful fencing supplies. This month we want to tell you about a new trend. AVS Fencing Supplies have seen the popularity soar of our Grange Elite Decorative Fence Panels in Spring.
 
Grange fencing panels offer a great visual finish to your Garden and are a popular Garden Fencing addition, which has been shown by strong demand in March and April.
 
If you want to stand out from your neighbours and have a unique fence line then this is the product to buy.
 
Choose between the St Michel, Eyecatcher, Lunair and Cyprien Fence Panels! Our Grange range come in one colour – light green pressure treated. You will be pleased to know that they don't come in 'ash'!
 
PS Don't forget to purchase your fence posts and post fix when you place your order.

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.