Your fencing questions answered

Choosing and maintaining your garden fencing can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your garden, as well as your security and privacy. This guide should help you decide exactly what you need and how to keep your fencing looking good for many years.

By: Jo

13/12/2023

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How deep should I install my fence post?

We recommend digging the post 2 feet or 60cm into the ground for good strength (this could vary depending on the length of post).

How many bags of post-mix should I use?

Every landscaping project is different but we usually recommend 1.5 bags per post when digging 2 feet into the ground.

How do I stop my wood post from rotting?

We recommend attaching a timber Postsaver fence post sleeve to the wood post to stop the top layer of soil rotting the post. You can add this to your timber fence post order for a small fee. Alternatively, you can wrap the bottom of the post in deck tape.

If you’re looking for fence posts that won’t rot, you could choose concrete fence posts which are a strong and long-lasting option. Another durable option, is coated galvanised steel Duraposts, which also have the benefit of being lighter than concrete posts and are guaranteed for up to 25 years.

How many fixings do I need for a concrete repair spur?

We offer concrete repair spurs in two sizes:

1.2m high 100x100mm spurs
1m high 75x75mm spurs.

The 1.2m spurs have three holes to screw into and the 1m spurs have two holes.

You can use coach screws or coach bolts. If you are using screws, make sure you they are shorter than the thickness of the repair spur and post combined. If you are using coach bolts, they need to be longer than the thickness of the repair spur and post combined.

How many feather edge boards do I need for a 3m bay?

You need 40 feather edge boards that are 100mm wide each.

What components do I need for a 3m feather edge fencing bay?

To build a 3m fencing bay using feather edge boards, you’ll need

40 x feather edge boards that are 1.8m each
3 x 3m arris rails
6 x arris rail brackets
2 x timber fence posts that are 2.4m each
3 x post mix
1 x 3m capping rail
1 x 3m backing rail
1 x centre stump
1 x bag of galvanised nails
3m gravel board 150mm
2 x timber cleats

Feather edge fencing supplies

What is the difference between pressure treated fence panels and dip treated?

Dip-treated wood is initially cheaper to buy than pressure-treated wood. So it can seem the obvious choice if you are looking for cheap fencing. However, it’s important to understand the difference between dip-treated and pressure treated timber products when weighing up the options for your fencing panels:

Dip-treated wood is just dipped into preservative, so it is generally only covered on the outside. Pressure treatment forces chemicals into the wood grain quickly, so the protection runs much deeper and makes the timber much more durable and able to withstand the elements.
Pressure-treated wood has more protection against rot and fungal decay than dip-treated wood.
Dip-treated wood will need more ongoing maintenance than pressure-treated wood.
Pressure-treated wood is more durable than dip-treated wood and can withstand harsh weather conditions.

All our KDM fence panels are pressure treated.

How many fencing slats do I need?

Fencing slats are a great fencing option if you’d like some flexibility as you make them yourself to suit your needs and your garden. They can give you privacy and can also let some light through, depending on the space between the slats.

Our planed rounded edge softwood fencing slats are available in a 3.6m x 47mm size.

To make a fence panel using a small gap of 1.5cm between the slats: