Info & Advice
How to Erect Closeboard Fencing
Closeboard or close board fencing remains a popular choice when choosing a fence because of its strength, versatility, security and ease of maintenance. Although more time consuming to fit than panel fencing, when erected properly closeboard fencing will last for years.
Before you start planning a closeboard fence, or for more information on its benefits, read our
Guide to Closeboard Fencing for more background information and the choice of componentry..How do I build a closeboard
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10th Jun 2021
How Do I Use Post Mix Concrete?
Post Mix Concrete is a versatile, pre-mixed and fast setting concrete product, ideal for both DIY and professional use. In the garden it provides strong foundations for gate posts and fence posts without the need for measuring different materials or a cement mixer. Here's all you need to know about Post Mix.What is Post Mix Concrete?
Post Mix Concrete is a ready-mixed concrete, a finely blended, kiln-dried mixture of cement and ballast. It's sometimes
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27th May 2021
A Guide to Fence Post Spikes
Fixing fence posts into concrete is the most common way to erect fencing, but drive-in metal post spikes provide a sturdy alternative that is suitable for many domestic fencing applications.
The main advantages of post spikes are:
simple to install provide protection to the base of the fence post from water make replacing a broken fence post simple economical
Why use fence post spikes?
The main advantage of metal fence spikes for post support is their ease of i
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26th May 2021
What's the Difference Between Green and Brown Timber?
At AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies we stock both green and brown timber fence panels - but what is the difference and which should you choose for your project? Here's our quick guide to timber colours and treatments.What is green timber?
Green timber has a naturally-pale, wooden colour but you will also note a slight green tint or fleck caused by the pressure-treating process. The chemicals used in pressure treatment are copper based which react with both the sap of the timber and the
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25th May 2021
What Colour Should I Paint my Fence or Shed?
A great way to quickly spruce up your garden is by painting your fence, shed or garden furniture. Treating your outdoor wood regularly will protect it from rot and prolong its lifespan in addition to any decorative effect, and with modern fence stains and paints you can achieve both jobs in one.Should I paint or stain my fence?
The difference between exterior wood paint and wood stain used to be pretty clear cut - wood paint would be completely opaque, while wood stain wo
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24th May 2021
Garden Planters, Pots and Container Gardening
Decorative garden pots and planters are a great way to add colour and greenery to indoor and outdoor spaces such as patios, decking, driveways, window ledges, even the front doorstep or a balcony. With the right planting for sun or shade, container gardening can provide year round interest from spring flowering bulbs to evergreen shrubs, fruit and vegetables to colourful summer bedding plants.
At AVS we have a selection of wooden garden planters, built from quality pressure treated timber a
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6th May 2021
How to Build a Railway Sleeper Retaining Wall
Railway Sleepers are an ideal material for creating retaining walls and garden dividers, providing a quick and simple alternative to rendered concrete or brick walls, and popular in both traditional and modern garden landscaping for their architectural and long-lasting qualities.
The design of sleeper walls is also incredibly versatile depending on the wall's function - use sleepers horizontally or vertically, self supporting or with support posts, stacked on the long or short side, with
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6th May 2021
Our Guide to Post and Rail Fencing
Post and rail is a generic term used to describe a fencing system that uses a solid timber post with horizontal rails fastened between the posts. Sturdy post and rail fencing is a very simple, effective and easily installed style of open fencing. It’s strong and can serve as a perimeter enclosure for long stretches of property, roadway or agricultural land and livestock.
Post and rail fencing can be used to provide demarcation of smaller areas of land or gardens, or protection
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4th May 2021
Laying a Block Paved Driveway
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 sloping
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20th Apr 2021
Which Side of the Fence is Mine?
Has your fence blown down? Who is responsible for repairing a broken fence? 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.For further advice about DIY fence repairs don’t hesitate to speak to our friendly and knowledgeable experts at your local AVS Fencing & Landscaping Supplies branch. Our ranges of fence panels, fence posts and fence repair
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16th Apr 2021
Installing Concrete Fence Posts and Gravel Boards
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 inst
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13th Apr 2021
UC4 Timber Preserving Treatment
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
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7th Apr 2021