At long last we have had some rain, not a lot but it made me think, did you know we can assist in maintaining moisture in the ground by supplying you with quality Ornamental Bark; which also suppresses weeds, and our quality Soil conditioner to not only top dress the lawn but to improve the soil by breaking up clay and improving moisture retention.
When it comes to Landscaping we can supply railway sleepers, log boards, bollard timbers and edging rolls to define and improve borders, surround ponds, create raised beds etc.
Of course the garden may still benefit by screening with our panels and have you seen our composter and bin stores:
Well, we at Jarrett Fencing are well rested after three bank holidays and now summer appears to be here and it is time to ensure our gardens are tidy, to introduce colour and to ensure our garden privacy.
Are your gate/s fencing secure, do they look good, or are you hesitant about the dodgy fence post, will the gate fall off of its hinges nest time it slams, is the catch no longer holding properly?
Why not take a look at our great choice in fencing and gates, be it wooden or metal, particularly our most popular style of Tulip palisade that is on Special Offer throughout June.
Did you know that we can also offer sheds, cabins and summerhouses in many styles, as well as screening for wheelie bins, water butts and the like? We also supply garden features such as our sturdy good-looking wooden planters, for raised gardening or positioning on the patio and, or deck. See our exciting garden bridge and of course our very popular garden mirrors and mirror screen.
Finally take a look at our preservative treatments to maintain the appearance and life of your wooden fences and sheds.
The St Meloir Panel is made from planed, ‘Tanalised’, pressure impregnated treated FSC certified timber and finished in a pale green colour, with the latest generation wood preservative.
It is the most popular of all our European range of fence panels and adds elegance to any garden.
In order to protect your fence panels and add years to their life span they should be isolated from the ground by either a timber or concrete gravel board. We also offer a range of timber and concrete slotted posts that will help insulate your panels from damp.
Traditional closeboard bay fencing is built in-situ and is very strong. It is especially good for gardens with sloping ground because the fence can be erected to follow the ground contours, which means fence stepping is not needed.
The mortised posts and the gravel boards can be either timber or concrete. Traditional closeboard bay fencing with concrete mortised posts and concrete gravel boards is the strongest of domestic garden fences.
Step 1: Fixing the posts
All posts should be concreted 2ft deep in the ground using post mix, with the mortised holes in line with the boundary line.
Step 2: Fixing the arris rails
The posts have mortised holes to allow shaped arris rails to fit inside of posts.
Step 3: Fixing the gravel boards
For timber posts and gravel boards measure from the top of the post down 1.65 metres and nail the timber gravel board cleats in the centre of each post. Cut the length of the gravel board to fit between the posts and nail to the cleats.
For concrete posts and gravel boards use the 2-pin cleat kit. The cleats have two prongs on one side, which slide into the pre-drilled holes in the concrete posts, and a pre-drilled hole in the other side through which it is bolted to the concrete gravel board. The concrete gravel boards have short slots at either end to allow the bolt to pass through.
Step 4: Fixing the centre stump
For timber posts and gravel boards dig an 8-inch deep hole in the centre of the fence bay and insert the centre stump with the angled top facing up to fit under the bottom arris rail. Back fill earth around the stump and nail the timber gravel board to the stump.
For concrete posts and gravel boards dig a 8-inch deep hole in the centre the of fence bay, in line with the pre-drilled hole in the concrete gravel board, and insert the centre stump with the angled top facing up to fit under the bottom arris rail. Back fill earth around the stump and bolt the concrete gravel board to the stump through the pre-drilled hole.
Step 5: Fixing the featheredge boards
Starting from the left of the fence bay sit the first featheredge board on top of the gravel board, with the fat edge towards the post, and nail it to the arris rails. Take the second board, overlap it by one inch on the first board – again with the fat edge towards the post – and nail it to the arris rails. Repeat until the bay is complete, always with the fat edge towards the post and the thin edge overlapping by one inch.
A step-by-step guide to installing panel fencing on timber or concrete posts.
Tools Required
String line
Spirit level
Hammer
Grafter or spade
Shovel holer
Tape measure
Saw
Fixings Required
Panel clips
40mm galvanised nails
Step 1
Ensure the area is clear from obstructions such as old fence posts, bushes, or anything that may interfere with the new fence line.
Step 2
Check all underground services. The area must be clear of pipes and cables for at least two feet underground. Erect the string line to mark the fence boundary. Step 4 - Digging a two foot deep holeStep 5 - Putting a post inStep 6 - Attaching panel clips
Step 3
Select your concrete or timber post.
Step 4
Dig a two foot deep hole and insert post.
Step 5
Ensure that the post is the correct height for the fence, allowing for gravel boards if used. Use a spirit level to make sure the post is upright. Put ‘Rapid Set Post Kwik’ into the hole, add the correct amount of water and mix.
Step 6
Concrete slotted posts do not require panel clips. For wooden posts attach the panel clips to the posts and then fix the panels to the clips. Keep a spirit level on top of the panel to make sure the fence remains level on top.
Step 7
Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 until all your panels are installed. The last panel may need to be reduced in width to finish off the gap. This can be done with a handsaw.
A place for garden and fencing news, ideas and advice from the Jarrett Fencing team. To start things off, here is a link to our guide to Choosing Fence Panels.
Well, we at Jarrett Fencing are well rested after three bank holidays and now summer appears to be here and it is time to ensure our gardens are tidy, to introduce colour and to ensure our garden privacy.
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