Articles by AVS Fencing

Articles by AVS Fencing

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  16 April 2021

  ​Which Side of the Fence is Mine?

  Wondering where your fence or property boundary is? Is your fence ownership in question? Find out who has responsibility for your fence, hedge or wall with our useful guide. Who does my fence belong to? How do you find out who's responsible for painting the fence, maintaining the wall or cutting the hedge between you and your neighbour's properties? Has your boundary fence blown down...
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  13 April 2021

  Installing Concrete Fence Posts & Gravel Boards

  There are advantages and disadvantages to all types of fence post when choosing which one to use, but concrete posts remain a popular choice for garden fencing. So what are the advantages, how do you install a concrete fence post and which type should you choose? Read on for our top tips.
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  7 April 2021

  UC4 Timber Preserving Treatment

  When choosing timber products, especially for outdoor use, it is essential to select the right grade of timber for the right job. The Use Class system is a British Standard classification of wood treatments that has specific treatment criteria that timber must meet for various purposes. The timber Use Class system UC1 - wood that is used indoors with no chance of water contactUC2 - wood ...
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  6 April 2021

  How to Build Simple Decking

  Decking continues to be a popular choice for garden landscapers and opens up a host of possibilities for adding new areas or rooms to a garden, or the ability to revitalise an old paved area. The traditional garden deck is usually sited as an extension from the house, providing a transition between indoors and out, however standalone decks within the garden are becoming increasingly popular, w...
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  1 April 2021

  How to Use Railway Sleepers in Your Garden

  Railway sleepers continue to be a popular choice for landscaping projects, as these wooden slabs are cost-effective, versatile, durable and suit both rustic and modern settings. They have a variety of uses in the garden including raised beds, retaining walls, lawn edging, steps, even garden furniture. Sleepers provide a fantastic way to create striking, eye catching landscape design feature...
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  30 March 2021

  What are DuraPost® Steel Fencing Posts?

  Why choose steel fencing posts? Fence posts made from concrete or timber have been the traditional choices in fencing construction for many years, however a new breed of steel fencing posts is now providing an alternative to traditional fence posts with a range of added benefits. Durability - 25 year guaranteeStrength - withstands winds up to 110mphVersatility - works with panel,...
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  30 March 2021

  How to Build a Shed

  So you’ve found the perfect shed, but you’re not sure if you have the DIY skills to erect it yourself. All of our sheds come with a cost-effective installation option, however, for some building a shed can be a fun day’s DIY challenge - but due to the size and weight of the panels it's definitely a two person job.
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  30 March 2021

  How to use Decorative Fence Panels in the Garden

  Decorative garden fence panels provide a semi-solid fencing solution midway between a solid fencing panel and an open trellis and can be used either as boundary fencing, or increasingly as panels within a garden or outdoor space to create decorative screening of separate areas or garden rooms. High quality decorative wooden fence panels are perfect for [...]
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  30 March 2021

  How to Paint a Shed or Garden Building

  All our garden sheds, storage and garden buildings have been pre-stained and/or pressure treated. However, we recommend treating your shed annually to maintain the look and weather proofing of your building. Choose a traditional brown stain, or go for a more contemporary blue or grey.
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  29 March 2021

  ​What is Acoustic Fence Panelling?

  You may be familiar with acoustic or noise barrier fencing, perhaps seen on the side of a motorway, but there are also products available to utilise acoustic fencing in a domestic setting.  As you will see below there are a range of factors that affect the noise reduction provided by an acoustic fence, and a huge industrial fence will always supply the greatest reduction.  Howe...
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