Dan Walton, based at Alston high up in the northern Pennines, wouldn’t be without his Profencer! Dan, who started Wanwood Partners Fencing last November, manages a team of two full-time and two part-time fencers Dean and Mark who travel right across east Cumbria and west Northumberland fulfilling agricultural fencing contracts as well as ground maintenance […]Read More
By Justin Francis, Sales & Marketing Director, D&D Technologies You get what you pay for, the saying goes. Coined around the same time as the dawn of mass manufacturing in the late 1800s, it’s a warning against choosing a cheaply made product the failure of which could end up costing you much more in the […]Read More
James Brennan, Head of Marketing for BSW Group discusses how to select the best timber for our projects. In the UK, timber has proven to be the most suitable choice when it comes to domestic and commercial fencing, decking and sleepers. Easily workable and readily available in a variety of types, shapes and sizes, it […]Read More
Railings, mesh fencing and palisade specialists First Fence have made a significant foray into the timber garden sector. The company is also set to take delivery of an additional twenty two vehicles for its fleet as part of its commitment to customers. This includes fifteen Sprinter flatbeds, five 7.5t Iveco’s, four 32t lorries with Moffett’s […]Read More
The charity Gate Safe has recently completed an audit of 86 automated swing gates to assess a critical safety issue. Gate Safe undertook the audit as part of its Gate Safety by Design campaign, aiming to improve design and installation practices within the industry. The gates in question were surveyed on request by gate owners […]Read More
Back in 2020, the global climate change conference COP 26, cited construction activity as a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. It also highlighted that using more sustainable materials, like wood, could reduce emissions significantly. Forward to 2023 and the environmental performance of construction products is still in the spotlight. Now there are smarter tools […]Read More
The versatility of Hampton Steel fencing demonstrated for the Little Zoo’s newly rescued wolves’ enclosure. The Little Zoo is a donation-reliant charity dedicated to rescuing and providing homes for wolves and exotic animals. The arrival of six new wolves and the need to rehouse their growing wolf population, meant that a new compound was required. […]Read More
Pressure treated timber has long been used in garden landscaping and residential construction, from house beams and fencing to patios and decking. Renowned for its ability to fend off decay, it is ideal for high moisture and ground contact installations and is insect and rot resistant, meaning it can last for years with little maintenance. […]Read More
Kwikpac is a solutions provider with a trusted team of specialists, focusing on helping new and long-standing customers build a more cost-effective, efficient and comprehensive packaging process, through on-site audits, easy online ordering & expert over-the-phone advice, from their dedicated Account Manager. Offering a 360 degree solutions service the Kwikpac group, incorporating Kwikpac Ltd & […]Read More
Commercial trials in a real-world environment are fundamental to the launch of any new wood preservative. Recognising this, Arxada has engaged in numerous trials of timber treated with Tanasote, an oil-based copper wood preservative. Spanning track timbers, utility poles, agricultural and equestrian fencing, the trials help the market see for themselves how Tanaoste offers a […]Read More
