Fencing

You can still buy our popular fence panels. Sourced from Poland and Easern Europe. <br><br>

Feather edge panels are generally quickes to install as long as your customkers aren't too worried about the different height.

Featheregde slats and fence rails provide more flexibility but do tend to take longer. Heights can be graduated to reflect any changes in ground level.

Planning a fence, or a deck, is one thing. Transferring these plans into reality can be another matter.

Timing is everything

Planning a new fence is often taken out of or hands by the weather - weeks of wet-weather followed by a big storm leaves many a garden exposed. Here at Southern Timber we can offer solutions off the shelf, with a choice of fence panel styles and sizes. Timing can be an issue, but our experienced staff can help - advice on the options of ready-made fencing panels or maybe a component fence featuring featheredge slats, round-top pales or square edge slats.

Nobody can plan precisely for the demise of an existing garden fence, but we do our best by keeping large stocks of fencing panels and posts. Fencing stocks are kept at our Newton Abbot base, conveniently located for Exeter, Plymouth and South Hams customers.       

Featheredge panels, aka Closeboard panels, remain a populare choice for a low price garden fence.  Here are a few FAQs we frequently get asked:

Q. What is the difference between a featherdge panel and a closeboard panel?

A. Frankly nothing, they both normally consist of vertical over-lapping feather-edge slats. The panels are help together by framig and battens, each manufacturer having their preferred batten sizes and layout. This results in a sturdy privacy panel.   

Q. Are the panels treated with a preservative?

Yes, all of out featheredge panels are pressure treated with recognised timber treatment. 

Q. I can get some dipped panes for a lower price.  How do they compare with pressure treated panels?

A. Pressure treated timber is recognised as a longer lasting treatment amongst manufacturers and Trade customrers.  Because the timber spends more

Planning and constructing your featheredge fence

This is not a definitive account on constructing a featheredge fence and assumes a moderate amount of DIY knowledge. When deciding on whether to DIY or employ a tradesman remember there will be a considerable amount of work involved during construction. However, these fences are flexible and create a sense of uniformity particularly in sloping gardens.

Featheredge panels or featheredge boards?

While featheredge panels are quick to install on level ground, they are not so quick and easy to install on irregular height gardens. You also need to consider whether the final design is intended primarily for appearance or privacy, for security or safety?

Low Level Fencing is sometimes required when your garden needs some screening but regular fence panels are just a little too tall.  Low Level Fencing can make a positive, attractive addition to your garden. Perfect for marking boundaries a low-level fence should also add to  the kerb appeal of your property.  So, what options do we have?

Fence Panels 6’ x 3’

Probably the quickest and easiest fencing solution, but a little old-hat. Choosing an “open” design – lattice or trellis - would help in many situations. If you do opt for low fence panels then secure your preferred posts and then include your preferred lattice, or Trellis, between them. The 6’ x 3’ lattice allows sunlight through the squares but remember to raise and secure the lattice slightly higher than the prevailing soil. Anything other than posts, treated for ground-use, is likely to start rotting away after 6-7 years.    

Pales