What’s the Best Fencing for Windy Areas? Why Close Board Might Be the Answer

When it comes to fencing your property and outside space, we know that the top priorities are often looks, security, privacy, and longevity.

One thing that homeowners can often overlook, however, is the need for fencing to be adaptable and reliable in all weather conditions – including strong winds.

In this article, our team of outdoor specialists share their views on the best fencing for windy gardens – and what homeowners need to consider.

Things to Consider When Fencing a Windy Garden

From a coastal breeze to wind which whips around an elevated property, unprotected from surrounding buildings and trees, choosing the right fence for your surroundings is a matter of both convenience, practicality, and safety.

The reality of life in the UK is that windy weather is a part of our lifestyle. Homeowners and grounds managers need to be able to choose outdoor structures and border fences which can withstand the test of varying weather conditions, and that will stay standing for the protection of both your home and your family.

Just some of the important things to consider when fencing a particularly windy garden include:

• Fence placement, with attention to the way wind flows through the garden
• Ground preparation, including whether there is a risk of waterlogging, which will impact the stability of the fence’s foundations
• Professional installation
• Choosing the right fence panels – which is where close board fencing comes in!

What is Close Board Fencing and What are the Benefits?

If you ask any member of our team which fencing structure they deem to be the most reliable for UK gardens and grounds, they will almost certainly guide you towards close board fencing panels.

These are sturdy wooden fences which are constructed from layered vertical panels. Behind the vertical panels is a frame which reinforces the stability of the full structure, ensuring that it doesn’t bow under the pressure of windy weather and gusts.

Benefits of close board fencing include this underlying stability and strength, and the enhanced privacy that comes from the solid finish of the fence. Wood panels blend neatly into the surrounding space to create a natural aesthetic, while the strength of the fence can be further enhanced by the inclusion of concrete posts to hold the panels in place.

We use concrete posts which the panels slot into. These are cemented two feet into the ground, making them immensely sturdy. The use of concrete over timber posts means they won’t rot, decay, or splinter in wet weather, making them far more durable and long-lasting – especially important in exposed or high-wind areas.

Because close board fencing offers a versatile finish, constructed from vertical panels which are layered to create a solid wall – held in place with a foundational frame and concrete posts – it’s an easy and accessible solution for gardens of all finishes, looks, and sizes.

How to Choose the Best Fencing for Your Garden

Whether you’re completely sold on close board fencing or want to understand more about the options and benefits of different fencing designs and styles, Elite Trees is here to help.

We offer advice and hands-on support with choosing a fence, identifying the right location and placement, and managing installation. Get in touch for more information.

Written by

Paul Thomas