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Fence Panels
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Desperation stakes here! Looking for attractive fence panels to border the side of our back garden onto a public street. SWMBO won't accept the old "larch lap" or feather edge, mainly because this is what everyone has. Have looked at the "woven" european style which (although pretty) have gaps that allow view-through from certain angles. Close boarded fences, panels or hand made are rather industrial. Ideally we are looking for a panel that will fit into slotted posts (although this is not essential) which is pleasing to the eye from both sides (subjective I know). It must not allow nosy sorts to see in and must be fairly rhobust as it will be alongside a public footpath. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil |
Fence Panels
"TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all Desperation stakes here! Looking for attractive fence panels to border the side of our back garden onto a public street. SWMBO won't accept the old "larch lap" or feather edge, mainly because this is what everyone has. Have looked at the "woven" european style which (although pretty) have gaps that allow view-through from certain angles. Close boarded fences, panels or hand made are rather industrial. Ideally we are looking for a panel that will fit into slotted posts (although this is not essential) which is pleasing to the eye from both sides (subjective I know). It must not allow nosy sorts to see in and must be fairly rhobust as it will be alongside a public footpath. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil Concrete Block and rendered with a Square mesh trellis on your side with something growing on it. Feather edge boarding for the outside with the above square mesh trellis inside Low winded, but grow a natural hedge on the boundary. We have Holly, Bay, and other things, but it will take a time to grow and trim Posts and cross timbers in the normal way with vertical 3 x 1 placed alternately inside and outside. Makes an attractive fence which would appear see though by the 'gaps' on one side, but there is another slat on the other side if you see what I mean Just a few Mike |
Fence Panels
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all Desperation stakes here! Looking for attractive fence panels to border the side of our back garden onto a public street. SWMBO won't accept the old "larch lap" or feather edge, mainly because this is what everyone has. Have looked at the "woven" european style which (although pretty) have gaps that allow view-through from certain angles. Close boarded fences, panels or hand made are rather industrial. Ideally we are looking for a panel that will fit into slotted posts (although this is not essential) which is pleasing to the eye from both sides (subjective I know). It must not allow nosy sorts to see in and must be fairly rhobust as it will be alongside a public footpath. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil Concrete Block and rendered with a Square mesh trellis on your side with something growing on it. Feather edge boarding for the outside with the above square mesh trellis inside Low winded, but grow a natural hedge on the boundary. We have Holly, Bay, and other things, but it will take a time to grow and trim Posts and cross timbers in the normal way with vertical 3 x 1 placed alternately inside and outside. Makes an attractive fence which would appear see though by the 'gaps' on one side, but there is another slat on the other side if you see what I mean Just a few Mike Put a few photos on http://www.myalbum.com/Album-ATAFCT7L to give you an idea of what I am on about :-)) Mike |
Fence Panels
"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "'Mike'" wrote in message ... "TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all Desperation stakes here! Looking for attractive fence panels to border the side of our back garden onto a public street. SWMBO won't accept the old "larch lap" or feather edge, mainly because this is what everyone has. Have looked at the "woven" european style which (although pretty) have gaps that allow view-through from certain angles. Close boarded fences, panels or hand made are rather industrial. Ideally we are looking for a panel that will fit into slotted posts (although this is not essential) which is pleasing to the eye from both sides (subjective I know). It must not allow nosy sorts to see in and must be fairly rhobust as it will be alongside a public footpath. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil Concrete Block and rendered with a Square mesh trellis on your side with something growing on it. Feather edge boarding for the outside with the above square mesh trellis inside Low winded, but grow a natural hedge on the boundary. We have Holly, Bay, and other things, but it will take a time to grow and trim Posts and cross timbers in the normal way with vertical 3 x 1 placed alternately inside and outside. Makes an attractive fence which would appear see though by the 'gaps' on one side, but there is another slat on the other side if you see what I mean Just a few Mike Put a few photos on http://www.myalbum.com/Album-ATAFCT7L to give you an idea of what I am on about :-)) Mike Picture 1 if you click on it, it will enlarge and you can see the Trellis Mike |
Fence Panels
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says... "TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all Desperation stakes here! Looking for attractive fence panels to border the side of our back garden onto a public street. SWMBO won't accept the old "larch lap" or feather edge, mainly because this is what everyone has. Have looked at the "woven" european style which (although pretty) have gaps that allow view-through from certain angles. Close boarded fences, panels or hand made are rather industrial. Ideally we are looking for a panel that will fit into slotted posts (although this is not essential) which is pleasing to the eye from both sides (subjective I know). It must not allow nosy sorts to see in and must be fairly rhobust as it will be alongside a public footpath. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil Concrete Block and rendered with a Square mesh trellis on your side with something growing on it. Feather edge boarding for the outside with the above square mesh trellis inside Low winded, but grow a natural hedge on the boundary. We have Holly, Bay, and other things, but it will take a time to grow and trim Posts and cross timbers in the normal way with vertical 3 x 1 placed alternately inside and outside. Makes an attractive fence which would appear see though by the 'gaps' on one side, but there is another slat on the other side if you see what I mean Just a few Mike Have to agree on the wall idea, if you use the blocks on their sides any muppet can build a reasonably straight upright wall and its cheaper than good quality panels with concrete posts (and you never have to paint/replace it) -- Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and Lapageria rosea |
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"'Mike'" wrote Concrete Block and rendered with a Square mesh trellis on your side with something growing on it. Unforunately, I have had to obtain planning permission for this and am restricted to fencing set back onto my property by 500mm. We also have to submit a planting scheme for the "outside" of the fence!! :( Doubt whether the council would entertain a wall made from anything but matched brickwork in any case. Feather edge boarding for the outside with the above square mesh trellis inside That's a thought, standard(ish) fence outside with something inside to detract. We intended to grow stuff to screen the fence in any case, but where that isn't possible, maybe changing the appearance of the fence on the inside would pass SWMBO's criteria. Low winded, but grow a natural hedge on the boundary. We have Holly, Bay, and other things, but it will take a time to grow and trim Security is an issue on this boundary so we need an instant fix here :( Posts and cross timbers in the normal way with vertical 3 x 1 placed alternately inside and outside. Makes an attractive fence which would appear see though by the 'gaps' on one side, but there is another slat on the other side if you see what I mean Yes I have seen these, and they block views into the garden from "square on", but as you walk along and look towards them at an angle, you can easily see between the front and back slats. Thanks for the suggestions Mike Will run some of these by the boss! Phil |
Fence Panels
"Sacha" wrote http://www.hurdle.co.uk/ Highly recommended but not cheap. I've seen their stuff and it's beautiful. -- Thanks Sacha We have looked at some of the more ornate offerings, but as this is to be a boundary to a public footpath (albeit set back a bit) it needs to be fairly rhobust and non-see-through. Not sure whether the woven willow would resist the impact of a football/boot. Phil |
Fence Panels
On 14/5/08 13:53, in article ,
"TheScullster" wrote: "Sacha" wrote http://www.hurdle.co.uk/ Highly recommended but not cheap. I've seen their stuff and it's beautiful. -- Thanks Sacha We have looked at some of the more ornate offerings, but as this is to be a boundary to a public footpath (albeit set back a bit) it needs to be fairly rhobust and non-see-through. Not sure whether the woven willow would resist the impact of a football/boot. Phil I'd give them a ring to ask that question. It's fairly robust, so it might withstand the football. But of course, other than a brick wall, nothing is going to stand up against a determined and repeatedly destructive boot. Are tall railings st in concrete and with climbers on them, an option? Again, it's not cheap but if it's not a huge area would it work? I typed 'secure fencing' into Google and some fearsome looking but strong stuff came up! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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"Sacha" wrote Are tall railings st in concrete and with climbers on them, an option? Again, it's not cheap but if it's not a huge area would it work? I typed 'secure fencing' into Google and some fearsome looking but strong stuff came up! -- No chance, not with our house location and planning department I'm afraid! Phil |
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On 14/5/08 16:49, in article
, "TheScullster" wrote: "Sacha" wrote Are tall railings st in concrete and with climbers on them, an option? Again, it's not cheap but if it's not a huge area would it work? I typed 'secure fencing' into Google and some fearsome looking but strong stuff came up! -- No chance, not with our house location and planning department I'm afraid! Phil Looks like a brick wall job, then. How long/high does it need to be? Do you know a matey builder who wouldn't charge a fortune, or do you have a friend who could help you build it in exchange for some of your time employing your personal skills? -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On 14 May, 11:53, Sacha wrote:
http://www.hurdle.co.uk/ Highly recommended but not cheap. I've seen their stuff and it's beautiful. I've had some, they age very gracefully. get pale and beautiful |
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On 14/5/08 19:08, in article
, "bobharvey" wrote: On 14 May, 11:53, Sacha wrote: http://www.hurdle.co.uk/ Highly recommended but not cheap. I've seen their stuff and it's beautiful. I've had some, they age very gracefully. get pale and beautiful We haven't used the hurdles but we have had a living willow fence. We had to take it down but it was very lovely. Ray struck some of the pieces and has used them to weave a fence round the top of a pond. It has to be trimmed every so often as it sends out long shoots but we simply weave some of them back into the fence again. They also made the most beautiful barley twist pillars which could be used to frame an archway or the beginning of a path. Which has just given me an idea........ ;-)) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
Fence Panels
"TheScullster" wrote in message ... Hi all Desperation stakes here! Looking for attractive fence panels to border the side of our back garden onto a public street. SWMBO won't accept the old "larch lap" or feather edge, mainly because this is what everyone has. Have looked at the "woven" european style which (although pretty) have gaps that allow view-through from certain angles. Close boarded fences, panels or hand made are rather industrial. Ideally we are looking for a panel that will fit into slotted posts (although this is not essential) which is pleasing to the eye from both sides (subjective I know). It must not allow nosy sorts to see in and must be fairly rhobust as it will be alongside a public footpath. Any suggestions gratefully received. Phil dunno about fencing, but how about rock faced gravel boards, with clematis whose name escapes me for moment, but flowers in August and is very rampant, or using russian vine, ( mile a minute plant) that will give quick greenery cover. regards Cineman |
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