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Fencing in Worcester.

A wide choice of boundary fencing is available in Worcester; erecting should be well within the capabilities of the average DIY enthusiast.

Wire Fencing.

The cheapest is posts and plastic coated wire, or can be galvanised, but only suitable to define boundary.
Galvanised chain link with angle iron posts makes a tidy fence.

Post and Rail.

Wooden posts with two or three rails can be used with galvanised wire netting; this makes an excellent fence. With barbed wire added, will be stock proof. Make sure the posts and rails are pressure treated.

Picket Fence.

Vertical wooden pales spaced 2in. Apart, supported on horizontal rails. Plastic types available, requiring less maintenance. Neither offers much security.

Fencing panels.

Most popular is fencing panels, interwoven and close boarded. The best type is used with concrete posts, after fixing, panels slide in place. These can have concrete gravel boards along the bottom. This makes a good long lasting job.

Erecting a panelled fence using wooden posts.

Purchase panels and posts, allowing two ft. extra on length of posts, to height of panels, also if using concrete to fix posts in, have sufficient sand gravel and bags of cement to complete the job.
Begin by setting out where fence is to be built. If it’s a boundary fence consult your neighbour as to its correct position, and ask him to help. Always remember “good fences make good neighbours”.
When replacing an existing fence, use a builder’s line to make sure it follows line, of original.
Next dig a hole deep enough, and put in post, at this point make sure it is in the correct position, and conforms to height of fence panel.
Mix and pour cement around post, in wet conditions use dry mix and tamp firmly around post. Using spirit level, make sure post is vertical in all directions, and brace. Allow at least a day for cement to set.
Next offer up a panel and temporary nail to post, checking top of panel is level.
At this point you should be able to see where to dig the next hole. Place post in hole and check height with panel, making sure post is vertical, nail panel to posts, brace post when upright and concrete in.
Continue with remainder, keeping close to builder’s line. When fence is complete use capping strips to finish off along top, also cap posts.