Use screws as fittings as these are easier to tighten up each season if they begin to loosen. Make sure posts are installed a little deeper than average. No matter how strong the fence, it won't overcome poor installation. Adorned with climbing plants, they can also provide some coverage.įence installation should always be carefully completed but it is even more vital when fencing in a windy area. If privacy isn’t an issue for you, trellis panels are perfect in windy areas if they are properly secured. These gaps allow some of the wind to pass through, weakening the impact on the fence panel. The hit and miss construction, where the boards are alternatively positioned behind or in front of the supports, creates natural gaps in the fencing. Often wave or domed topped, or topped with trellis, hit and miss fence panels are part of the decorative fencing collection.

Furthermore, a rustic traditional picket fence will complement a country garden beautifully. Also known as palisade fence panels, the very nature of their design reduces the wind’s power thanks to the gaps between the vertical boards. Though less private than slatted fence panels, picket fence panels also work brilliantly in windy conditions. Its sleek lines, available as slatted or double-slatted, are ideal for complementing a modern garden. Slatted FencingĪs well as allowing wind to harmlessly pass through, slatted fencing is also considered one of the most contemporary options. With wind allowed to pass through the gaps, the fence is not forced to create a resistance. Instead of trying to completely block the wind, slatted fence panels dissipate powerful gusts. This stops the boards from being forced apart by bad winds. The greatest benefit of a closeboard fence is that it is fully framed. The featheredge design means that the boards are tightly overlapped, with each board having a thicker section to its 'feather' for increased solidity.Ī closeboard fence panel is made of vertical boards with two to three horizontal supports. Featheredge PanelsĪ featheredge fence panel is made of vertical boards with two to three horizontal supports. Therefore, is important that the construction is heavy-duty enough to withstand this battering. However, a fence panel that is solid in nature will take the brunt of a windy spell. Where privacy and security are a priority, a solid fence is a must. Not only is this financially astute, but it prevents the unappealling sight of bowed, leaning fencing ruining your garden design. Fences, in particular, take a battering during windy weather.įor those of us living in windier areas such as the North, South West, high-altitude or other exposed areas, choosing fencing that can withstand wind is an important decision. Though it may be good for blowing the cobwebs away on a blustery walk, it is not so good for the garden.

Wind is a guaranteed feature of British weather.

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