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Concrete posts and repair spurs

Concrete posts and repair spurs

This blog post is going to go into the ins and outs of incorporating concrete into your wooden fence. The two main ways to do this are by using concrete H slotted posts and concrete repair spurs.  Hopefully, by the end of this blog, you’ll consider using concrete alongside wood…

What is pressure treated timber?

What is pressure treated timber?

The term pressure-treated timber is all over our website and is heavily featured in the world of fencing. However, it is not often addressed what this actually means. This blog post will go through the definition of timber itself and go into more detail about what it means to be…

More than just a fence panel, an introduction to fencing.

More than just a fence panel, an introduction to fencing.

A fence at its very simplest can just be panels to make a boundary and give you some privacy in your garden. However, it has the potential to be so much more. A fence can help transform a garden, which I'm sure many realised through the pandemic. People sat in…

How to Fit a Zedlock Gate Lock to a Metal Gate

How to Fit a Zedlock Gate Lock to a Metal Gate

Fitting a Zedlock gate lock to a metal gate is straightforward and can be completed by competent tradesmen and those experienced in DIY.Every lock comes complete with full fitting instructions, but sometimes it helps to actually watch somebody else do it.The team at Zedlock have created a short video that…