Why choose block paving for a driveway? A block paved driveway gives a smart, quality frontage to your house which if laid properly will last for decades, adding value to your property for years to come. Block paving is a popular choice for driveways for several reasons: its thickness (usually 50mm) makes it extremely strong, durable and unlikely to shift when properly installed blocks are easy to handle and install high quality finish versatility - small blocks easily allow for s …

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 and needs repairing? Our first and best piece of advice is to talk over any issues with your neighb …

Why use concrete fence posts? 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: PROS concrete is a robust and strong material with a long lifespan not susceptible to rot or insect attack maintenance free easily withstands high windspeeds fence panels are easily dropped into position, and damaged panels can be replaced quickly CONS heavy and cumbersome to install less vis …

The timber Use Class system 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. UC1 - wood that is used indoors with no chance of water contact UC2 - wood that is used indoors with chance of occasional water contact e.g. bathrooms UC3 - wo …

If you're about to put up a fence for the first time it's easy to become confused by the technical phrases used. Our handy glossary of the most popular terms will help you to identify which components you'll need to see your project through. ACOUSTIC PANELS are fence panels that are designed to reduce outside noise ARRIS RAILS are a wooden beam with a triangular cross-section, used in the construction of feather edge or closeboard fencing. They run horizontally along the back of a fenc …

Why choose quality 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, with decking designs even being used for floating pathways and bridges over …

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 features with real impact. Which type of sleepers should I choose? At AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplie …

With lockdown restrictions beginning to ease and the evenings getting longer, it’s time to start thinking about getting your outdoor space ready for all of that long-awaited entertaining and al fresco outdoor living. Read on for some quick fixes to glam up your garden for outdoor entertaining, with everything available for either home delivery in our delivery area, or to click and collect from our AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies branches throughout the South East. Paint your fen …

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 period of dry, sunny weather and always use a product specifically designed for exterior wood or fencing – we recommend Cuprinol paints and stains which are available in a range of classic and contemporary colours. Brush off the surface to remove dust and dirt, and mask a …

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 creating a secure boundary fence that is still permeable to light and air, with the different kinds of panel delivering varying levels of …

So you’ve found the perfect garden 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 garden shed can be a fun DIY challenge - but due to the size and weight of the panels it's definitely a two person job. Your shed will arrive with a comprehensive assembly guide, and for this article we’re using the  Albany Norfolk Apex Shed as an example for our step-by-step …

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 Strength Versatility Ease of installation Contemporary finish Durapost® is a complete fencing system of steel fence posts and caps, corner posts, gravel boards and capping rails that can be used with …