Info & Advice
Which Garden Building Should I Choose?
AVS Fencing
& Landscaping Supplies offers a wide range of high-quality garden buildings
– from bin stores to wooden sheds, children’s playhouses to log cabins. Most
are available for delivery to your home, and we can even arrange professional
assembly if required.
With such a wide variety of storage and sheds available, finding the right one for your needs can be confusing. The first thing to consider is size and space - we offer solutions from small garden chests to 12 x 20 feet
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15th Mar 2021
How High Should My Fence be?
When
you're installing or replacing a fence in the garden, you need to work out the
best height before you startAre there
any rules and regulations?These vary depending on your local authority but generally,
walls and fences in back garden should
be a maximum height of two metres (just over six and a half feet) and half this
height of one metre (or 3.2 feet) in front gardens.You will
need to apply to your local council for planning permission if your fence is
more than one metre hig
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28th Jan 2020
A Guide to Electric Fencing
There are sometimes situations that call for something a bit more intricate than traditional fencing, which is which a bit of a shocking twist can make all the difference. Below is a check list of all the items you will need to build an electric fence.Electric fencing checklistFor guidance only, this is
a rough list of what contractors will need to safely install an electric fence
safely and expertly: • Battery (where applicable)• Conductor• Posts• Insulators• Earthing stake• Warning signs
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27th Jan 2020
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 how to get it right first time.
Step 1
Remove
any old fencing and also any plants that are along your boundary line; you can
always re-plant them once the fence is up. Then use a string line to determine where your fence will go, han
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15th Jan 2020
How Do I Replace a Fence Panel?
Nothing makes a garden look messy like a broken-down, old
fence panel. But there are only so many times you can nail a fence panel back
up. Here's how to get that fence replaced properly so it looks great and lasts
for a long time.Step
1Use a crowbar or hammer to prise away the old panel. This can be a
dangerous job so it's best if you get someone to help you. Step
2Dig out the old post, including the concrete at the bottom too. Ensure
the hole is 65-70cm deep so your new post stays secur
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15th Jan 2020
How to Set Fence Posts
Setting fence posts is an essential part of installing your own fencing. Fence posts hold your whole fencing up so are key to any fence construction. Setting a fence post isn't overly complicated but it must be done properly to ensure that your fence line stays set, secure and erect for years. Why
set fence posts? Installing quality fencing keeps your property, garden, animals and family
secure and safe. So, start this DIY task off right, by knowing how to set fence
posts, and the r
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13th Jan 2020
A Guide to Agricultural Fencing
Agricultural fencing has long
been used by humans to keep animals in or out of certain areas. So find out
everything you need to know about agricultural fencing in our guide below…Choosing a traditional style
Simple post and rail fencing is one of the most
traditional types of agricultural fencing. Fairly simple to construct, it works
well where land winds and dips: the fence line can easily be adapted or moved.
Use either pointed fence posts driven into the ground or secure using back
ra
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10th Jan 2020
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 block of wood measuring approximately 150mm x 50x25mm. The cleat is first nailed to the post at the req
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10th Jan 2020
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 can fix a deteriorating fence rail without having to replace the entire fence itself. Our galvanised bracket has been shaped to fit over the arris rail and has pre-drilled holes for you t
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10th Jan 2020
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 entire fence and erecting a new one.)
How do fence posts get damaged?
The most common problem with domestic wooden fences is that timber fence posts begin to rot at ground level. Rain and o
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1st Nov 2019
Which Fencing Tools Do I Need?
If you’re planning on constructing your own fence, the chances are that you’ve thought carefully about the materials you’ll need. Yet it’s equally as important to give the same consideration to the fencing tools you’ll need to see the project through. The right tools will improve the end product and keep you safe as you complete the job. Spirit levelMost of us have used a spirit level for DIY jobs inside the home, but these are just as handy in the garden, ensuring that your fence is level.
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24th Sep 2019
Ideas for Decorating your Shed
Whether you're already the proud owner of a shed or are planning on buying a new one, there are plenty of things you can do to put your personal stamp on it and make it a space that works for you... Which style to choose? Before deciding on the interior and exterior look of your shed, you need to consider its function. Is your shed being used as a space to have fun and entertain or will you be making it a quiet sanctuary where you can relax and unwind. Just keeping rusty nails and p
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12th Sep 2019