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Monthly Archives: March 2024

  1. Mastering Fencing for Windy Areas: Windproof Panels & Guide to Wind-Resistant Fence Design

    Posted: March 26, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a overlap fence which has fallen over in the wind

    Which fence panels are best for windy areas? Our blog takes you through your options.

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  2. What Are Gravel Boards and How to Fit Them to a Wooden Fence Post [UPDATED]

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a close up of a wooden gravel board under an overlap fence and sitting on a bed of gravel

    Gravel boards are important when installing a fence. Find out why and how to install gravel boards here.

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  3. How to Spot Damaged Fencing & Fix a Fence Panel [UPDATED]

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    damaged fencing

    A rotten fence doesn't have to mean a broken garden dream – simply get it fixed. We explain how in our guide on how to fix a fence panel.

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  4. Maximum Fence Height in the UK & Regulations for Front Gardens

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a low wooden hit and miss fence with a curved trellis top behind a garden chair and stool

    You are ready to build a new fence or replace an old one. There's an important question to ask: "How tall can my fence be?" Don't get caught out by planning officers and local councils. Read on to make sure you know the fencing rules.

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  5. Secure Fencing for Your Garden

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    brown fencing panels

    Have you ever thought of installing secure garden fencing? Well, if you never have, perhaps it is time to think again!

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  6. How to Treat a Wooden Fence with Paint or Stain? Guide to Treating a Fence

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a run of dip treated wooden fencing

    What is the best method of treating wooden fences, is the best approach to paint or stain a fence? We provide all the answers you will need.

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  7. With Garden Products Like These, We Shouldn’t Just Be Famous for Fencing

    Posted: March 25, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a wooden shed, greenhouse, summerhouse and decking kit

    Come and take a whistlestop tour of our website now, so you can see why we should be famous for more than just fencing…

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  8. How to Fix a Fence Post in Concrete: Tips for Concreting in Fence Posts

    Posted: March 22, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    Concrete Fence Post and Gravel Boards in a run of Wooden fencing Panels

    Giving your fence additional strength by concreting in fence posts will ensure everything stays in place all year. So, get ready to lay a strong, long-lasting foundation for your fence by following our steps outlining how to fix a fence post in concrete.

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  9. How Deep to Dig for a Fence Post and What Size Posts for Your 6ft Fence

    Posted: March 22, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    a run of pressure treated decorative fence panels complete with wooden fence posts

    A call our help team regularly receives is “How far down for fence posts should I go?” Well, there is no one answer as there are multiple factors to consider. Read on as we discuss this topic in detail, in relation to 6’ high fencing.

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  10. Front Garden Fence Ideas

    Posted: March 22, 2024
    Author: The Buy Fencing Direct Team
    6' x 3' Wooden Pale Picket Fence Panel

    After last summer’s project, your back garden now boasts a magnificent run of fencing. How about your front garden fencing though? A threadbare garden hedge that’s been there for as long as you can remember? Clearly, it is time for an upgrade!

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