Gravelboard Blogs

When people see Gravelboards on AVS Fencing Supplies website and in their branches, they all seem to ask the same question; Why should I use Gravelboards with my new fence? Well, we thought it was about time we put something in writing to explain just how important Gravelboards can be!

First of all, although costing an initial extra amount of money when erecting fences, they will save you lots of money in the future! However, the amount you will end up saving vastly depends on the amount you are willing to outlay in the first place:

Timber Gravelboards are low cost and can easily be replaced, but they don't last as long, whereas Concrete Gravelboards have a far more superior lifespan, but at a higher cost.

Right, so why do you need Gravelboards? They are their primarily to protect your Fence Panels! By using Gravelboards, you prevent your fences from touching the ground and therefore preventing damage, damp and soil from affecting the strength of the panel.

Secondly, Gravelboards are excellent when your fences are stepped as you can use the Gravelboards to fill in the gaps underneath the panels to create a far more aesthetic look.

Finally, Gravelboards can be used for soil retention by creating a barrier or wall around the containing area, perfect!

In any case, if you are putting up fences, Gravelboards are a necessity, so check out our range online or visit us in branch.

Lots of people want a 6' high (1.80m) Fence and we all know that 6' fence panels are a best seller. However, what happens when you want to put a 6" (150mm) gravelboard underneath the fence panel to prevent it contacting the ground and rotting or holding back a little soil from a neighbouring garden?

The answer is that is the height will increase and you may not want a 6'6" or 1.95m high fence as you will need a longer more expensive post. Another negative reason for a taller fence is that it will also have more wind resistance making it prone to expensive storm damage, plus it may overshadow your garden.

The good news is that AVS Fencing have increased their range of 5' 6" fence panels and associated accessories, including concrete slotted fence posts which are becoming even more popular because they are long lasting and also the panel can be changed easily by lifting out and slotting in a new one.

Also, our concrete gravelboard is even better than the timber gravelboard, and can also slot snugly under the fence panel keeping it off the ground and holding back a little loose soil at the same time.