Why Close Board Fencing with Concrete Posts Remains a Top Choice for UK Gardens

There are several key uses of fencing in UK gardens. Some opt for fences to denote and border the edge of their property, while others choose fencing onto which they can train climbing plants and trees. Others still value the extra security and privacy of fencing, while some simply want to create a more manicured frame around their private outside space.

Whatever your motivation in seeking fencing for your property, once you’ve decided where you want to fence, you need to think about the style of fencing you want.

And while there are several options available, the standout choice for most UK homeowners tends to be close board fencing with concrete posts. Here’s why…

What is Close Board Fencing with Concrete Posts?

There are some styles of fencing that are aesthetic, like picket fencing, and there are other styles that are primarily functional, like post and rail fences.

Close board fencing sits somewhere in the middle, offering the complete privacy and obscurity of fencing panels, with the concrete posts for added stability and strength, and a natural wood finish across each panel, which complements a stylish outside space.

Each panel is slid into place within the concrete structure, meaning that the concrete posts break up each panel and create a modern, symmetrical aesthetic around the extent of your garden. And the benefits don’t end there!

The Benefits of Close Board Fencing

Perhaps the most obvious benefit of this style of fencing is the privacy that homeowners enjoy, with the fence panels and their fit within the concrete frame completely obscuring the view from the other side of the fence.

Another benefit is that each panel, while held firmly in place by the concrete posts, is entirely separate from the next. This means it’s perfectly possible to slide a single panel out and replace it with a new one, should you find a panel to be damaged or in need of replacement.

These types of fences are also highly resistant to wind thanks to the weighty concrete base, delivering all of these functional benefits while also looking effortlessly stylish and modern.

What’s more, the use of concrete posts and concrete gravel boards means this fencing setup is incredibly durable and long-lasting. Unlike even treated timber posts and bottom boards, which will eventually absorb moisture and begin to rot or fracture over time, concrete is rot-proof and weather-resistant. This makes close board fencing with concrete posts one of the most cost-effective solutions over the long term.

Is a Close Board Fence Right for me?

If you’re looking for a versatile fence solution that can be left exposed or that you can grow plants against to conceal the wooden panels and concrete posts, then close board fencing is a good solution. Its longevity and the ease with which panels can be changed, means that it’s a long-term investment into the privacy and seclusion of your outside space.

Best of all, it can be adapted to your home, with fencing specialists working with your garden’s footprint to design a fence that complements the look and feel of the space. For more information, get in touch directly.

Written by

Paul Thomas