Fencing serves multiple purposes: privacy, security, boundary definition, and kerb appeal. With so many options available, choosing the right type for your property requires careful consideration.

Popular Fencing Types

• Close-Board Fencing: Overlapping vertical boards fixed to horizontal rails. Strong, durable, and excellent for privacy. The most popular choice for rear gardens in the UK.
• Lap Panel Fencing: Pre-made panels slotted between concrete or timber posts. Cost-effective and quick to install, though generally less durable than close-board.
• Picket Fencing: Short, spaced vertical boards creating an open, decorative boundary. Ideal for front gardens where privacy isn’t the priority.
• Post and Rail: A simple, open design often used in rural settings or to define boundaries without blocking views.
• Trellis Topping: Adding trellis panels above solid fencing provides extra height for climbing plants without creating an imposing barrier.

Installation Considerations

• Check boundary ownership before replacing shared fences
• Maximum height is typically 2 metres (1 metre adjacent to highways)
• Concrete posts and gravel boards extend the life of timber fencing
• Consider prevailing wind direction — solid panels in exposed locations may need stronger posts

Young’s Construction supplies and installs quality fencing across the region. Get in touch for a free quotation.