Which fence?

MrsE_2

Need 8 panels (to start)

£16.49

http://www.buyfencingdirect.co.uk/fencing-lap-panel-183cm-4

£22.99

http://www.buyfencingdirect.co.uk/super-panel-66-3

£30.99

http://www.buyfencingdirect.co.uk/fencing-board-panel-183cm-5

blossomhill_2

Am I allowed to say "none of the above?" - of course it is all a matter of taste and budget but I have the Exeter (thinik it was from this co) and they are so so strong compared with most other fencing around I am pleased I got them every time I see them, and there isn't a right or wrong side so keep neighbours happy too
I needed 8 but think I got 10 as a deal that worked out less than the price of 8 anyway

Of the 3 above I'd go for the 3rd, for the reason of there not being a right or wrong side

PS That was about 5 years ago but they still look like they were installed yesterday

Davesnave

I would go pressure treated, as they have more vertical battens (which they can't spell!) Pressure treatment is a bonus, but in truth many panels fail because the wood warps and nails rust some time before they rot. All other things being equal, the extra battens help reduce warping and give a bit of added strength.

In my old garden there are panels I had second hand in 1990, and they're still in reasonable shape. When I was given them, they'd been heavily creosoted. This shows how treatment early on can extend the life of decently made panels, as I only painted them twice during my ownership!

Davesnave

I had some of these. There's no doubt you get what you pay for, and with Jacksons you certainly pay!
http://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/product/sc_637300/1.80m-high-level-top-featherboard-panel-1.83m-wide-jakcured.aspx?tpc=AA&fmc=AB&fnc=AE&timber=1

However, I had 80' of the standard Jacksons overlap panels too for a period of 20 years, and in that time I didn't paint or treat them once. They still look great. Look at all the money I saved on preserver and the time I didn't spend sloshing it on.

Davesnave

blossomhill wrote: »

Of the 3 above I'd go for the 3rd, for the reason of there not being a right or wrong side

Sorry, but there is, according to the diagram.

MrsE_2

blossomhill wrote: »

Am I allowed to say "none of the above?" - of course it is all a matter of taste and budget but I have the Exeter (thinik it was from this co) and they are so so strong compared with most other fencing around I am pleased I got them every time I see them, and there isn't a right or wrong side so keep neighbours happy too
I needed 8 but think I got 10 as a deal that worked out less than the price of 8 anyway

Of the 3 above I'd go for the 3rd, for the reason of there not being a right or wrong side

PS That was about 5 years ago but they still look like they were installed yesterday

Where did you buy yours.
I'm not at all bothered about the right side/wrong side thing.

Would you go for the 3rd for any other reason?

MrsE_2

Davesnave wrote: »

I would go pressure treated, as they have more vertical battens (which they can't spell!) Pressure treatment is a bonus, but in truth many panels fail because the wood warps and nails rust some time before they rot. All other things being equal, the extra battens help reduce warping and give a bit of added strength.

In my old garden there are panels I had second hand in 1990, and they're still in reasonable shape. When I was given them, they'd been heavily creosoted. This shows how treatment early on can extend the life of decently made panels, as I only painted them twice during my ownership!

I'm after strength, not worried about anything else. The boy next door has destroyed 8 of my panels with his football & I need to replace them.

SailorSam

I've started planting hedging plants against my fence this year so hopefully by the time it starts to break up again i'll have some bushes, so the tatty fence can stay behind it.

MrsE_2

SailorSam wrote: »

I've started planting hedging plants against my fence this year so hopefully by the time it starts to break up again i'll have some bushes, so the tatty fence can stay behind it.

I had an old & tatty but serviceable fence behind my bushes. The young lad next door smashed it to smitherines with his football - I suspect his parents fancied a new fence:mad:

MrsE_2

Or these

http://www.fencestore.co.uk/itemdetl.php/itemprcd/CFT66PK10

Bradden

I owrk for a fencing trade supplier... cheap lap panels are fine but you say you are looking for strength in which case I would recommend (close)board panels.

Ideally go for a 6in concrete gravel board and concrete posts if you can.

I would however suggest looking at local companies however as you may fund they can offer competative prices and service/advice.