Composite decking boards for fencing

Arsenal2019

ThisIsWeird said:

Whatever fence you put up will have wind issues - barp.

You just need to allow for air passage - 'hit-and-miss' style fencing, for example.

Another issue is weight, but solid board fencing will also be heavy, so you just need firm posts, well bedded.

And finally - and unlike timber - there will be the constant expansion and contraction. I can't see that being an issue if installed vertically, but very much so if horizontal in long lengths. The answer is to use the correct decking clips which allow sliding movement, or to fit them in 6' sections.

If these boards will look good as a fence, then there is no real reason for not using them. And not having to paint them every few years would be a big plus.

Thank you!!

i was quoted £1.3k for a fence 6 metres length and two in height - for just the fence panels and one extra post as my current ones are fine. It just seemed a bit expensive to me which then lead me to look at the composite decking board 

Grenage

The posts are the hard bit; throwing up panels is quick as you like.

I think I paid about £35 per 6x6 panel a few years ago.

Looking at Wickes website, they haven't increased much.

FreeBear

Arsenal2019 said: I planned on nailing it to some solid wood posts with some large screws. But from what I’ve read on this forum, i think I may avoid this and pay for wooden fence posts. I live on the hills too so it can get very windy up here too

As mentioned earlier, use concrete posts - They won't rot at the base, and will cope with high winds as long as they are put in deep enough. Wooden posts will only last 10 years or so if you are lucky.