Fencing Advice & Guides.

Practical, no-jargon fencing advice from our team at the Wednesbury yard — helping trade and DIY customers across the West Midlands choose the right materials. New guide every week.

7 September 2026 · 6 min read

How Many Bags of Postcrete Per Post?

Learn how many bags of Postcrete per post you need, with a guide to post size, hole depth, ground conditions and a worked fencing example.

31 August 2026 · 6 min read

Slotted vs Morticed Concrete Posts Explained

Compare slotted vs morticed concrete posts, including how panels and rails fit, where each type is used and what to order for your fence.

24 August 2026 · 6 min read

How Deep Should Fence Posts Be? Practical Guide

How deep should fence posts be? Use practical depth rules, estimate post mix and learn how to set posts securely in heavy clay soil.

17 August 2026 · 6 min read

Do I Need Gravel Boards Under My Fence?

Do I need gravel boards? Learn how they protect fence panels from damp soil, improve ground clearance and whether concrete or timber is best.

10 August 2026 · 6 min read

What Size Fence Posts Do I Need? Practical Guide

What size fence posts do I need? Match 3x3 and 4x4 timber posts, post length and setting depth to your fence height and site conditions.

3 August 2026 · 6 min read

Feather Edge vs Overlap Fence Panels

Compare feather edge and overlap fence panels for strength, privacy, cost and exposed gardens across the West Midlands.

30 July 2026 · 6 min read

How Long Do Fence Panels Last in the UK?

How long do fence panels last? Compare overlap, feather edge and closeboard panels, plus the factors that affect their lifespan in UK gardens.

15 July 2026 · 4 min read

Best Time of Year to Install Garden Fencing in the UK

When should you replace your fence? A UK guide to the best seasons for fencing work, weather considerations and material availability.

10 July 2026 · 6 min read

Cost of Fencing a Garden UK 2026: Materials Price Guide

How much do fence panels, concrete posts and gravel boards cost in 2026? Realistic materials-only pricing from a West Midlands supplier.

5 July 2026 · 5 min read

How to Measure Your Garden for Fence Panels (UK Guide)

Step-by-step guide to measuring your garden for fence panels, posts and gravel boards — with a worked example and a free calculator.

1 July 2026 · 6 min read

Concrete vs Wooden Fence Posts: Which Is Best in 2026?

Concrete vs wooden fence posts compared — lifespan, cost, strength and looks. Practical advice from a West Midlands fencing merchant.