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No property boundary is complete without fencing. No matter where your property is located they can give you additional personal privacy and protection for young children or dogs to stay in a safe environment whilst also helping the visual appeal of your property.

At J&Z Fencing Cardiff we have a variety of designs and materials readily available that can fit your practical requirements as well as personal tastes to match your garden designs for fencing. We will work with you to ensure you have the most suitable fence for you, no matter if your garden is in an urban or rural environment.
Along with fencings, we can complete the boundary, security and access points by installing appropriate
gating which will match your fencing and be fitted between existing walls and fences or if required to new posts. We understand that often existing large broken fence panels will need to be taken away and disposed of responsibly, which is all part of our fencing service - you're in safe hands.

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Wooden Fencing Cardiff


Wooden fence panels continue to be the most common in gardens and also the most common for replacement. It's easy to see why as it is the most widely available, relatively cheap compared to most other alternatives and will last reasonable well - as long as it is looked after and you do not choose really cheap fence panels! You will see the vast majority of wooden fence panels in domestic home gardens - particularly back gardens where wood tends to blend in with other garden plants and trees well. They tend to be used for providing privacy in back gardens where the majority will be six foot high in front garden they will normally be three or four feet high to allow greater visibility of the front of a property and be used more as an easy way of determining boundary lines. There are a wide variety of style and heights for wooden fencing in Cardiff and we've outlined a few of the more popular style below. Whichever style you choose the timber merchants we use will properly treat the fence panels we use to make them more moisture resistant to delay the gradual weathering and rotting process for many years. To preserve the life of your wooden fen panels even further we would recommend fitting with concrete posts and a concrete gravel board at the bottom which forms a barrier between the panel and the ground.

Composite Fencing


As mentioned, whilst door fencing remain the most popular fence panel for residential properties there has been tremendous growth in alternative fencing materials other than wood. The main ones being plastic, composite and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), which essentially are very similar to each other and we can access a number of these from merchants in the Cardiff area but we are aware than many companies manufacturing these fence panels will have these available to order online. If you do have your heart set on a particular style you have seen we are more than happy to fit these for you but please make sure you have ordered enough. If you are in some doubt as to the exact amount your need due to the shape of your garden then we will happily measure up for you and confirm the exact quantities required for us to complete the fence installation for you.

Some composite and PVC fencing panels are made to replicate wood but has the benefit of requiring no treatment with many coming with guarantees of twenty years. There are also some which can simply be fitted into existing concrete posts so if your wooden panels need replacing but your posts do not, then some composites would be ideal.

Plastic is a generic term encapsulating all types of plastics but the main specific plastic used for many outdoor products is PVC. It it hard and robust, so ideal for fencing but much lighter in weight than wooden fencing - especially those that are hollow with internal webbing to give extra strength and rigidity. Once fitted you'll barely need to do anything with them for the next decade or two!

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Metal Railings


For a number of front gardens you will see metal railings as the fence. This is especially the case for a number new builds terraced houses as metal railings provide a clean open front to a property and they will generally be slimmer than a wooden fence when taking the posts into consideration. They are also very low maintenance perhaps needing some touch up painting every few years. It is also quite comment to see metal railings installed on top of a low brick wall - either way our team can help with all aspects - wall and all!

There are a number of styles to choose from in terms of metal railings mostly to do with how each vertical rail is topped off. Spear topped metal railing is the most common with ball top being the next most decorative finish and flat top a more common sight in public area rather than front gardens.

Concrete Fencing


Whilst these aren't likely to be your first choice concrete fencing is very practical for certain boarders and is of course very strong and robust. Most fitting of complete concrete fencing will be for rented properties where landlords will want a durable, low cost, no maintenance fence which their tenants do not need to maintain. The other area where full or higher levels of concrete gravel boards will make up most of the fence will be those gardens which have a boundary running alongside a public footpath or walk through. Unfortunately the general public will not always be respectful to property when passing right by it so concrete fencing is a good way to maintain your privacy and not have to worry about damage repairs. By selecting a rock faced panel you will have a more decorative finish which will help with the aesthetics.

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Gates


Gates are a common addition to our fencing work but also make up a good proportion of jobs in their own right - especially side garden gates. Since the side gap varies massively from one house to the next most side gates will require additional fencing to create a flush closure so side access to the back of your house. The most common side garden gate width is 3 foot but if you wish for wider gates to make things easy to take larger loads from the front to the back of your house then that's no problem. Let us know the width you want and we can adjust the gate and fence section accordingly. Also let us know what ironmongery you would want with your side gate, whether it is a simple latch, inside bolt or key lock we can accommodate whatever you need.

Fence Removal | Hedge Removal


Mostly the requirement for a new fence will be at the expense of something currently in its place. normally this will be an existing fence which is becoming dilapidated or an hedge which currently forms the boundary between you and your neighbour. Part of our total fencing service is to remove and properly dispose of the existing fencing whether this is wood, concrete of garden waste. Our team will quickly remove the existing hedging or fencing, and posts if needed, and can then set about installing your new fence. Customers who have had hedges removed and replaced by fences often remark on how much additional garden space has been created by the change and then set about looking at what flowers, scrubs and climbers they can plant in front of their new fence to dramatically change the look and add much more colour to their garden.

Wooden Fencing Explained


As mentioned earlier there is a very wide selection of wooden fence panels available. Whilst for most a simple strong wooden panel is all they are after but for others a new fence provides and opportunity to change the style to their garden, which new fencing can definitely bring. With choices on the shape for the top of the fence, the possible inclusion of separate or an inclusive trellis adds to the number of permutations available. Hopefully our guide will help you when talking to our team and so by simply letting us know what sort of fence panel you're after we can speed up our quote to you.

Lap Panel Fencing | Overlap Fencing


Lap panel fencing or overlap fencing is typically the cheapest wooden fence panel. If you inherited a garden with these which had only been dip treated then they will need constant treatment each season. As a result these are the fence panels which are most commonly replaced and generally upgraded. However, if you only need a couple of panels replacing and you do not want or are not in a position to change all the panels across the whole length of a fence but what to have the whole fence with matching panels then replacing on a few panels will be a the cheapest option. Since they have been around for such a long time they are also referred to as larch panel fencing or traditional fencing although the latter name can sometimes be thought of to mean closedboard fencing so it's always best to describe them as having horizontal slats, which are held in place with a couple of vertical battens. The horizontal slats are thin to keep costs down and as a result are more prone to damage and warping.

Lap wooden fence panels

Featherboard Fencing | Closeboard Fencing


For a simple, good looking, cost effective fence panel choosing a featheredged board, sometimes called a closedboard wooden fence panel, is a good choice. These panels are constructed using thicker slats which are overlapped across each other vertically with batten supports across the back of the fence. This fence panel is the most popular in Cardiff and the rest of the UK as it will provide the best value wooden fence when coming cost and durability. Most of the time they will have been pressure treated or 'tanalized' to aid its longevity and be fitted within concrete posts and a gravel board base to help if last longer and stay in place during stronger winds.

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Picket Fencing


Picket fencing is mostly found in front gardens as it provides a more visually decorative fence and will also be at a lower level. They are often used to simply mark off an area. So in a front garden possibly enclosing your grass area to prevent people or dogs passing by from easily getting onto you grass verge and potentially making a mess on your lawn. In back gardens they are effective for creating sections or providing guidance for small dogs or children to stay away from certain areas such as ponds. As well as wood, white PVC picket fencing is becoming more common as it is easy to keep clean if white is your choice on  picket fence colour.

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Slatted Fence Panels


Slatted fencing has become on trend in recent years both in terms of a boundary fence and to provide garden area sectioning, sometimes across one side of a patio or decking area. In these scenarios you will often find pot plants with climbers by the fence as the slatting provides a very good panel for climbers to grip onto. Slatted fencing will allow both sides of the fence partial visibility through it but they key here is 'partial' a nosey neighbour will only be able to get a good view of your activities if they are right up against the fence - which would be a little creepy and very noticeable which you would be able to call out. Visually the slatting style looks modern which is why it has become popular in landscaping projects depicting modern styling.

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Hit and Miss Fencing


Hit and miss fencing could be thought of as slated fencing but done one both sides to block any gaps between slats. Thicker horizonal panels are fixed down one side of the panel to the frame and vertical battons and then the same process is repeated on the other side of the panel. However, panels on alternating sides are positioned so that each one covers the gap between the panels on the other side. You done get quite the same styling as slatted fencing but you do get your privacy so has proved popular for those customers in Cardiff who want a more modern looking fence but also want to retain their privacy.

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Woven Fence Panels | Horizontal Weave Fencing


This type of fence panel is one of the newer style and is quite a premium option as more is required in the manufacturing process to weave the horizonal slates in and out of the vertical battens. This additional stressing of the wood means that a strong frame is required which provides strength to the whole panel. Whilst the timber used will be treated this is a style of panel which lends itself to remaining naturally treated rather than painted as the weave will make it difficult the completely paint all visible areas.

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Trellis Fencing


Trellis remains the most popular means of allowing climbing plants to grow up a fence sometime they are referred to as lattice fencing mostly when the lay of the battens proves a diamond space rather than a square one. Trellis are becoming popular when redesigning a garden to provide sectioning or to enclose and area such as a patio surround on one of two side which will still allow light to pass but importantly allow climbing plants to flourish thereby creating a floral fence as an ideal backdrop to entertaining areas.

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Fence Panel Tops


Whilst most fences you will see will be flat it doesn't mean you have to have a flat top - even if you are replacing old panels inn existing concrete posts. Arched or concaved fence panels provide a more interesting and decorative feel but will cost more due to the additional manufacturing required. Convex panel tops are also an option but mostly these will be used in alternation with concave panels to provide a wave effect across the whole of the fence.

When fitting a new fence whilst most advice surrounds the bottom of your fence, especially when wooden to include the use of a gravel board o protect from moisture there are also some aspects which you could consider for your fence top. Plastic fence protectors can be fitted to the top of your wooden panels and indeed post to provide additional top down protection for your wood. The other aspect which may be worth considering is fitting bid spike to the top of your fence. These will deter birds, often pigeons from perching on you fence and depositing their droppings down your new fence which can be annoying and an eyesore - especially if your fence is nearby to some trees.

please do discuss all aspects of your garden fencing with our team so that you can have a great looking fence in your garden for many a long time.

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  • What is the most popular garden fencing?

    Still the most pupular garden fencing is wooden fence panels - specifically Featheredged or Closed board panels. These are most cost effective and as long as you select proper dip treated panels these should easily last 10 years. For replacement fencing if previous wooden posts had been installed then most people will select concrete posts with a gravel board at the bottom to protect the wooden panel from coming into contact with ground and allowing damp to soak into the panel. Hit and miss wooden fencing has grown in popularity in recent years as has composite fencing. 

    Both composite and plastic fencing prices can vary dramatically based on the manufacturer and design you choose. However, these will not need any maintenance for about 20 years so ideal to install and say goodbye to fence treating for a long time.

  • What's the difference between composite and UPVC fencing?

    The difference is quite subtle and in most cases only a few percent difference in compositions. Composite as the name implies is composed of more than one material. Most composites only use 2 main materials: plastic and wood. The wood will only be a few percent of the total and is essentially very small wood chippings, almost dust which is added to the UPVC in the manufacturing process. Since a pure plastic or UPVC fence panel is only made up with UPVC it will commonly be referred to as plastic fencing although the reality is that they are very very similar. Both will often be made using recycled plastic and wood respectively and since they will last a lot longer once installed, there is a good argument regarding total environmental benefits since you won't use repeated resources replacing them a much as you would for a wooden equivalent. 

  • How often do I need to treat wooden fence panels?

    The answer to this will mainly be influenced by the type of wooden fence panel you have.

    If you initially selected a cheap dip-treated wooden fence panel these will ideally need touching up with treatment most seasons to get them to remain in good condition for a decade.  this is one of the main reason to check what wooden panels you are being quoted for as the better pressure treated panels will can last up to 10 years without treatment depending on the conditions they are subjected to although it would be advisable to apply a good quality fence panel treatment every 3-4 years to maintain the health and aesthetics of your wooden panels. 

  • What height can a garden fence be?

    The exact answer to this question will be dependent on your location and what may be included within the deeds to your property. As a general rule of thumb most back garden fences can be six foot. If you are on a slop at the lower end the fence may be higher than this but 6 foot from you neighbours side. Front gardens will generally be lower than this. It is your responsibility to check what is allowed if it is likely to be different in height to your previous fence and it may also be prudent to inform your neighbour if this is the case too. We we will need to do some work from your neighbours side to install a new fence and clearly we don't want to be in the middle of a neighbour fence feude! 

  • Why choose us for fencing in Cardiff?

    As mentioned, we have years of experience in fencing and can also complete a full garden landscaping and fencing project. Once company, one invoice and no squabbling over who didn't do what from one contractors to another and as far as the fencing is concerned we only use the best materials and take no shortcuts in ground preparation and post installation ensuring your have a quality fence, built to last for many years.

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