Fencing

Choosing the Right Fencing for Your Garden

At County Building Supplies, we help builders, landscapers and DIY customers choose the right fencing materials for their projects. Whether you're replacing damaged fence panels, installing a new garden boundary or adding privacy to an outdoor space, selecting suitable panels, posts and accessories is important for a durable installation.

Lap Fence Panels vs Feather Edge Fence Panels

One of the most common decisions when choosing garden fencing is whether to use lap or feather edge panels. County stocks Grange fencing panels in various heights, including 0.9m, 1.2m, 1.5m and 1.8m.

• Lap fence panels: Feature overlapping horizontal timber boards and are a popular, cost-effective option for garden boundaries.
• Feather edge fence panels: Use overlapping vertical boards to create a traditional closeboard appearance, offering a robust option when installed as part of a suitable fencing system.

The right choice depends on your budget, preferred appearance and the conditions where the fence will be installed.

Timber or Concrete Fence Posts?

Choosing the correct fence posts is essential for supporting your fencing. County stocks treated timber posts in sizes including 75 x 75mm and 100 x 100mm, alongside concrete slotted fence posts.

• Treated timber posts: Offer a traditional appearance and work well with suitable timber fencing systems. Posts installed in the ground should be appropriately treated for ground contact.
• Concrete posts: Provide a durable alternative and are commonly used with compatible fence panels and gravel boards.

Consider fence height, ground conditions and wind exposure when selecting your posts.

Why Use Gravel Boards?

Gravel boards sit beneath fence panels to help protect them from direct contact with soil and moisture. County supplies FP McCann lightweight concrete gravel boards, including 150mm and 305mm height options.

Concrete gravel boards are commonly used with compatible slotted concrete posts and can help extend the service life of timber fencing panels.

Fence Post Supports & Accessories

County also stocks TIMCO bolt-down post shoes and drive-in post spikes for suitable installations, alongside garden gates, post caps and other fencing accessories.

Always choose supports and fixings suitable for the post size, fence height, ground conditions and expected loads. Not every post support is appropriate for tall or exposed fencing.

Need Advice?

If you're unsure which fence panels, posts or accessories you need, visit your local County Building Supplies branch or contact our team. Our team can help you find suitable products and check availability for your project.