Articles by AVS Fencing

Articles by AVS Fencing

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  26 March 2021

  How to Build a Patio

  Laying your own patio may seem like a daunting DIY project, but with some careful preparation and methodical working it can instantly transform outside space in your garden, providing a new ‘garden room’ for years to come. A simple, small patio can easily be laid in a weekend if tackled by two people – lifting and [...]
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  26 March 2021

  ​What is Porcelain Paving?

  Porcelain Paving is the rising star of modern paving products and forms the biggest area of growth in British decorative paving, with its sleek stone or wood finishes appearing in more and more outdoor spaces and garden designs. But what exactly is porcelain paving? Is a porcelain patio worth the additional cost? Isn’t porcelain the same [...]
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  26 March 2021

  Which Paving Should I Choose?

  Choosing the right paving for your project is an important decision as it will form a permanent addition to your garden or outdoor space for years to come, but the colour and aesthetics of your garden paving slabs or driveway surface are only one option to consider. Whether you are choosing paving for a patio, driveway, [...]
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  25 March 2021

  How Do I Repair a Fence Post?

  Our fences take a lot of flak: from strong winds and rain throughout the winter as well as from children and pets. Fences usually lose stability before they show real signs of damage so supporting the fence post is likely to be the solution. (So save the time, effort and expense of taking down an [...]
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  25 March 2021

  ​How to Fix a Fence Post using a Concrete Fence Repair Spur

  Need to stabilise a wobbly fence quickly and effectively? If the problem is a loose or damaged fence post, avoid further damage to your fence panels with a concrete repair spur to stabilise the post, rather than replacing the whole thing. Here's how to simply install a concrete repair spur.
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  25 March 2021

  How to Erect Garden Fence Panels

  Your garden fence is an important part of your home: it marks out, protects and secures your garden. The good news is you can erect your own garden fence panels with a bit of help, the right tools and our step-by-step guide. Here's our advice and top tips to how to get it right first time.
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  24 March 2021

  Gravel Boards Installation

  Gravel boards not only complete the look of your fencing, they also protect any wooden fencing from rot and premature decay so ensure the correct gravel board is installed Installing timber gravel boards Timber gravel boards always look good and when pressure-treated gravel boards are extra long-lasting. Boards for fence panels are installed using cleats. Cleats are a small [...]
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  24 March 2021

  ​How Do I Replace a Fence Panel?

  Nothing makes a garden look messy like a broken-down, old fence panel, and there are only so many times you can nail a fence panel back up. Fitting a new fence panel is easier than you think. Here's how to get that fence replaced properly so it looks great and lasts for a long time.
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  24 March 2021

  Repairing Garden Fences & Fencing

  Do you need some tips on how to repair your fencing? Let us offer you some handy advice on the best tools for the job. Whether it is rotting posts or damaged fence panels - there are effective ways to restore your fence back to health.Arris Rail Repair BracketsWith the arris rail repair bracket you [...]
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  18 March 2021

  How to Build a Raised Sleeper Bed

  Raised beds constructed from railway sleepers are a great way to introduce additional growing areas to your garden, and have several applications: Dividing a garden area, such as creating a decorative edging wall to a garden area or patio – raised beds can be laid directly onto a hard surfaceCreation of different visual planting heights in your gardenImproved accessibility to the bed by g...
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