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Fence panels are amazing, they can offer protection, privacy and security. They also can be a visually important part of a garden. This blog post is going to go through the different types of fence panels and quickly note the benefits and drawbacks of each of them. All of the…

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…

The question of how to build a fence can be quite overwhelming for some. This blog will hopefully prepare you for your journey of choosing and constructing your fence. Although it is not compulsory, we like to think that these are some good nuggets of advice which we have picked…

Groundtex is ideal for groundwork, pathways and patios. It is a great multi-purpose geo fabric that can be used for ground stabilisation as well as weed suppression. Groundtex has a high level of tear resistance and is extremely strong which means it can be used for groundwork and civil engineering.Below…

Weedtex weed control fabric prevents weeds and unwanted plants from getting the essential light they need to grow, yet at the same time, it allows nutrients, water and air into the soil, maintaining goodness and promoting healthy plant growth.As well as flower beds and borders Weedtex is ideal for use…

The options for fences are extensive, if you don’t have a clear plan then it can be quite overwhelming.This blog will hopefully help clarify which material type is best for your fencing needs; it will go through the three different materials and their strengths and drawbacks with each choice. The…

Concrete fence posts are an interesting option to consider, but a lot of people would ask why to opt for them instead of the traditional wooden post. This blog is going to outline the benefits of using concrete H slotted fence posts in comparison to timber fence posts.They have the…

Fencing Essentials have supplied and installed new field gates at the main entrance of Hudson's Field, off Castle Road in Salisbury.The gate installation comprised of one pair of new field gates, together with matching pedestrian gate, three new wooden gate posts and gate furniture.Old gates were removed after one was…

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…

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…