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Essential accessories for timber fencing: Fixings, boards, and caps
Before you can begin your timber fencing project, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got all the essential fixings and accessories. Not sure what accessories you need?
At Forward Builders’ Supplies, we sell everything for your timber fencing project, including gravel boards, fence posts, and post caps.
This article will identify the different types of fence fixings and accessories available and help you choose the right ones for your project.
What accessories do I need to install timber fencing?
Without the right fixings and accessories, your new timber fencing could end up being unstable during bad weather and prone to rot and damage.
Choosing the right accessories will help to extend its lifespan, providing you with better value for money.
Let’s look at the different types of accessories available and what each is used for.
Fence posts and supports
Fence posts provide the structural support needed to keep your fence panels standing upright. To ensure your fence remains stable, even in high winds, you need high-quality posts installed correctly.
Wood or concrete fence posts?
The two main types of fence posts to choose from are wooden and concrete fence posts.
Wooden fence posts will match your fence panels and are simpler to install, but they are less durable and have a shorter lifespan than concrete posts.
Concrete posts are the strongest and most robust option, but also the most expensive.
Fence post accessories include:
- Brackets and panel clips
- Post spikes
- Post shoes
Gravel boards
Gravel board base panels help to protect your new fence panels from rot and fungal decay.
They’re installed under the fence panels to create a barrier between the timber and the wet ground.
Timber gravel boards are inexpensive and will perfectly complement your timber fence panels.
However, if you’re looking for a more long-lasting option, concrete gravel boards may not be as attractive, but they are extremely durable and provide very long-lasting protection.
Post caps
Post caps are installed on the top of your fence posts, providing a decorative finish and extra protection against the elements.
At Forward Builders’ Supplies, we sell post caps in several styles, allowing you to choose the perfect finish for your fence.
Choose from:
As well as looking elegant, fence post caps also prevent rain and snow from sitting directly on top of your fence posts, protecting them from excessive moisture, which could cause them to warp, rot, or split.
Fixings and fasteners
The exact fixings and fasteners you need depend on the type of timber fencing and posts that you choose.
Browse our range of fencing accessories, including panel brackets, fence post shoes, repair spikes, and nails and screws.
When buying nails and screws for your timber fencing project, always make sure you buy heavy-duty, exterior-grade, galvanised, or coated options to protect from rust.
Paint or stain
Timber fencing should always be treated with a paint or a stain to help it look better for longer and protect it against the challenges of the UK climate.
Treating your timber fence regularly will help to protect it against moisture, UV damage, frost, mould, and algae.
Whether you opt for a paint or a stain depends on your personal preference. In the UK, most fences will need a fresh coat every 1 to 3 years to keep them in top condition.
How to choose the right accessories for your fence
With so many different options available, choosing the right accessories can feel overwhelming.
To narrow it down and ensure you pick the most suitable options for your project, there are several important factors you should think about, including:
- Type of fence panel: Different styles require different accessories
- Weather exposure: If you live in a very windy or exposed area, more robust posts, base panels, and accessories could be a more cost-effective option
- Desired lifespan: If you’re planning to stay in your home long-term, more durable accessories will increase your fence’s lifespan
- Budget: Your budget may restrain your choices
- Aesthetics: If your garden has a distinct style, you may want to choose fencing accessories to complement it
Timber fencing accessories from Forward Builders’ Supplies
Ready to start your fencing project?
We stock all the materials you need to install an attractive and robust timber fence, from fence panels to post caps, and provide free local delivery to addresses within 50 miles of our depot in Ellesmere Port.
For other addresses, we offer low-cost nationwide delivery within one to five days of placing your order.
For help finding the right products for your fencing project, give our team a call on 0151 357 1035 or email hello@forwardbs.co.uk, and we'll be happy to help.
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