Concrete posts with featherboard fence panels installed by Tatton Fencing

Concrete Fencing

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Concrete fencing uses concrete posts and base panels with timber panels slotted between them. The concrete does the structural work and the panels give you the look. You see it in gardens all over the country, and it is a practical choice where a slotted panel system is what you want.

Concrete posts with featherboard fence panels installed by Tatton Fencing
Concrete fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Concrete fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Concrete fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Concrete fencing installation by Tatton Fencing

Options & styles

We install slotted concrete posts and base panels with whichever panel style you prefer. That could be featherboard for a traditional close boarded look, waneylap, or a decorative panel. Because the panels slot in between the posts, a single panel can be replaced later on without touching the rest of the fence. If you like the idea of a guaranteed post but would rather have timber all the way through, ask us about the Jacksons systems. Their timber posts carry a 25-year guarantee against rot.

Why Tatton Fencing

A concrete fence is only as straight as the day it went in, and there is no adjusting it afterwards. We set every post plumb and to a line, with proper concrete footings. All our work comes with a 2-year workmanship guarantee.

Your questions answered

Do concrete posts crack?

Good quality reinforced posts, installed properly, give many years of service. Concrete can still crack, though, and a hairline crack sometimes only shows a few years after installation.

Can panels be replaced later?

Yes. The panels lift out and drop back in one at a time, so a damaged panel can be swapped, or the whole fence given a new look, without disturbing the posts. It is a job we do regularly.

Is concrete fencing right for a windy garden?

Concrete posts do not flex, which helps in a windy spot. Bear in mind, though, that a solid panel catches a lot of wind whatever the posts are made of, and in very exposed gardens we sometimes suggest hit and miss panels instead, which let the wind through. It is also worth knowing that timber panels shrink slightly after installation, which can leave a small gap in the post slot and cause the panels to rattle in the wind. That is normal with a slotted concrete system and not a fault.

Timber is a living material, and no two fences or gates are quite the same. Here’s what to expect as yours settles in.

Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing

Composite & Aluminium Fencing

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Composite fencing gives you a modern look with very little upkeep. The boards do not rot and never need painting. An occasional wash down is about all they ask for. Aluminium fencing is similar in that respect, with powder coated panels that stand up well to British weather.

Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Composite and Aluminium fencing installation by Tatton Fencing

Options & styles

We install composite fencing in a range of board styles and colours, from greys and anthracite through to wood tones, with composite gates to match. Our aluminium fencing comes in slatted and solid panel designs and suits modern properties and exposed spots. It is worth saying that a lot of customers who come to us for composite end up choosing a premium timber system instead once they have compared the cost. Our Jacksons ranges carry a 25-year guarantee against rot and have a warmth to them that manufactured boards do not. We are happy to show you both.

Why Tatton Fencing

With composite and aluminium, the posts matter more than anything. The panels are rigid, so if a post is even slightly out you will see it along the whole run. We take our time setting posts properly and the rest follows. All our installations come with a 2-year workmanship guarantee.

Your questions answered

How long does composite fencing last?

Good composite systems usually carry manufacturer guarantees of 20 to 25 years. There is no treating, staining or painting to do.

Is composite fencing worth the extra cost?

It costs more than standard timber to buy and saves you maintenance over the years. Before deciding, it is worth comparing it with a guaranteed timber system like the Jacksons ranges we install, which have a 25-year guarantee against rot and the look of real wood. We will give you an honest view of both.

Will it suit my garden?

Usually, yes. There are plenty of colours and both horizontal and vertical board styles, so it works on older properties as well as new builds.

Acoustic & Noise Reduction fencing installation by Tatton Fencing

Acoustic Fencing

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Acoustic fencing is built to reduce the noise coming into your garden. That might be a busy road, a railway line, a school playground or just a noisy neighbour. A normal fence panel does very little for noise. An acoustic fence uses dense boards with no gaps, so sound is reflected and absorbed rather than passing straight through. Done properly, it can turn a garden you avoid into one you actually sit in.

Acoustic & Noise Reduction fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Acoustic & Noise Reduction fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Acoustic & Noise Reduction fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Acoustic & Noise Reduction fencing installation by Tatton Fencing
Acoustic & Noise Reduction fencing installation by Tatton Fencing

Options & styles

We install two systems. Our acoustic fencing is a horizontal tongue and groove system, built to the manufacturer’s specification with sealed joints throughout. Our noise reduction fencing is the more affordable option. It is a vertical system with the boards butted tightly together, and it looks much like a high quality closeboard fence. Both can be built to whatever height your situation needs. If you want to know exactly what height you need and how much difference it will make, we recommend getting a report from a sound engineer. They can advise on the likely noise reduction and the fence height needed to achieve it.

Why Tatton Fencing

Acoustic fencing only works if the joints are sealed and the groundwork is solid, so the installation matters as much as the product. We finish every job to the standard we would want at our own homes, and all our work comes with a 2-year workmanship guarantee.

Your questions answered

How much noise will it block?

We cannot promise a figure, because it depends on where the noise is coming from, how high the fence is and the shape of your garden. We can send you the manufacturer’s specifications showing the decibel ratings if you would like them. For a proper answer, a sound engineer’s report is the place to start, and we are happy to work with one.

Do I need planning permission?

Any fence might need planning permission, so we always suggest checking with your local council. As a rough guide, garden boundary fences up to 2m, or 1m where they face a highway, do not usually need permission. The council has the final say.

Does it look industrial?

No. It looks like a good quality garden fence. Our noise reduction system in particular looks very similar to a premium closeboard fence. Most people would not know it was there to block noise.

Timber is a living material, and no two fences or gates are quite the same. Here’s what to expect as yours settles in.

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