Every year, thousands of garden fences across the UK are replaced long before they need to be. In many cases, the reason is simple: cheap pressure-treated softwood. Chosen because it appears to offer the most affordable option, but in a climate defined by increasingly unpredictable weather, the real cost of a fence is rarely the […]Read More
When wood is to be used outdoors in contact with the ground or fresh water and exposed to prolonged wetting and temperature changes, its durability is essential to the long-term performance and safety of the project it is part of. The modified wood brand Accoya is increasingly being specified for construction projects that call for […]Read More
Fencing is a specialist profession. So, the machinery used requires specialist training. At Tuppco, we understand the demands facing today’s professional fencer. Training is about far more than ticking a compliance box. It helps ensure you remain on the right side of legislation, validates your insurance, improves workplace safety and, ultimately, helps individuals and businesses […]Read More
The lure of the fenceline has proved pivotal for Jack Bennett who has returned to a more hands-on role in Ireland after two years with Tornado. He explained: “I had a great two years at Tornado and learned a lot. It is a great company to work for. The management were very supportive but I […]Read More
Chris Kneeshaw is a genuine fencing industry mover and shaker. In fact, he’s been moving and shaking the earth around east and North Yorkshire for almost fifty years! Operating out of the village of Bainton near Driffield, 70-year-old Chris explained: “I thought my first fencing job was in 1978 but it turns out, after looking […]Read More
Ellie Miles has grown up in the world of fencing and is the third generation of her family to be involved with Hampshire-based security fencing specialists J B Corrie (JBC). Recently nominated as ‘Apprentice of the Year’ at the AFI Awards, Ellie is acutely aware of her role as a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry. […]Read More
When purchasing treated timber, most buyers focus on price, availability and appearance. However, these factors alone do not determine whether timber will deliver the performance and longevity required. The Treated Timber Done Right™ (TTDR™) campaign encourages buyers, specifiers and merchants to start with two fundamental questions: What’s it for? and How long does it need […]Read More
With customers becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental credentials of the wood they use, sweet chestnut is becoming a popular choice for discerning buyers. FN1026 screen Aly May, partner at Herefordshire-based Say it with Wood, explained: “From farmers, government bodies and conservation trusts, to domestic and landscape clients, using a naturally durable timber from UK […]Read More
There’s not long to go until the fencing industry comes together in the North East for the AFI & AFA Autumn Best Practice Day – and contractors are being encouraged to secure their places. Taking place on Thursday 15th October at Northumberland College – Kirkley Hall Campus, the event will bring together fencing contractors, industry […]Read More
When it comes to long-lasting timber, the Ellpro Pro-Post has a proven track record. It is now more than 16 years since we sold the first Ellpro Timber Pro-Post with a 15-year warranty, and we are pleased to say that the product has stood the test of time. The principle behind long-lasting treated timber is […]Read More
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