Choosing the Right Fence Posts and Panels for Your Garden
When installing garden fencing, it’s important to select the right materials for both durability and aesthetics. Wooden posts and timber fence posts are a popular option, offering a traditional look. However, for areas prone to strong winds and adverse weather conditions, concrete fence posts paired with concrete gravel boards provide extra strength, though they are a more expensive option. Lap panel and ready-made fence panels are popular types of garden fence panels, often chosen during late autumn due to their availability as affordable fencing panels. For common fence panel installations, these materials hold up well, even in bad weather.
Installing a Panel Fence: A Step-by-Step Guide
When installing a panel fence, there are several factors to consider, starting with planning permission. Before beginning, check planning rules or consult your local planning authority to avoid issues. For the installation, use a post hole digger to create sturdy foundations for concrete posts or posts with screws. Secure the panels with wood screws, adding post caps for protection against wet conditions. For extra durability in strong winds, reinforce with vertical struts or timber battens, and consider lap panels in your choice of sizes.
