19/03/2025 12:00 AM
Project Overview
RB Fencing, one of our Approved Installers based in Dorking, Surrey recently completed a fencing project for a residential property, enhancing both security and aesthetics with our Canterbury Combi fence panels. The project involved installing the fence panels along the extensive roadside boundary of the corner plot, to provide privacy while maintaining a stylish and contemporary appearance. Additionally, an ornamental gate was fitted to allow secure yet elegant access to the property with good visibility.
Challenges & Requirements: The property owner sought a fencing solution that would offer:
- A balance of privacy and visibility
- A modern and attractive design
- Durability and weather resistance
- Secure and convenient access via a decorative gate
- Segmenting the rear private garden from the front garden of the property
Solution: The installer recommended Jacksons Fencing's Canterbury Combi fence panels, which combine the warmth of timber with the strength of steel, ensuring longevity and style. The panels were installed along the entire roadside boundary, creating a cohesive and sophisticated look.
Canterbury Combi fence panels combine two popular fence panel designs, Horizontal Tongue and Groove Effect and Venetian. The combination offers the best of both privacy and contemporary style, and effortlessly achieves the popular look of a solid panel topped with trellis. The result is a modern take on a classic fencing style. Additionally, as the fence line is close to the property itself, and the front garden has a few well-established trees, maximising light without compromising property was an important factor to the homeowners, and has been easily achieved with the slatted top of Canterbury Combi.
The boundary line followed a curve, so using wooden fence posts meant a gentle curve flowing from panel to panel was easier to manipulate due to the flexibility of wood, instead of concrete. To make this even simpler, for angles between 30-45 degrees, our Angled Fence Post can be used. These are ideal for non-right angles as they remove the need for two posts installed next to each other or a corner post.
Providing a contrast to the fencing, an ornamental gate was chosen to match the property's aesthetic and tie the elements together. The metal gate not only enhanced the entrance but also provided a secure and practical access point for the homeowners. Choosing a metal garden gate, which is semi-solid in design, increases visibility and also keeps light levels behind the gate high. For the front of the house, especially leading up to the front door, this is important.
Metal garden gates offer a wealth of benefits, one being their continual appearance for years to come. The appearance of wooden garden gates will change over time as wood naturally ages. Metal if galvanised and powder coated will stay looking the same for years to come. Timber also moves with changes in weather conditions, whereas metal remains stable throughout.
Metal gates also provide enhanced security as they are more difficult to break through or damage. They can be fitted with stronger locks and hinges making them ideal for properties requiring increased protection. Designs can also be more intricate and decorative, which offers a delicate and elegant appearance.
Installation Process: The project was completed efficiently, with the installer ensuring precision alignment of the fence panels for a seamless finish. The gate was expertly fitted to provide smooth operation while maintaining robust security. The use of Jacksons Fencing's high-quality materials meant the entire installation was built to last, backed by our industry-leading 25 year guarantee.
Customer Satisfaction: The property owners were highly satisfied with the outcome, appreciating the blend of contemporary style and functionality. The Canterbury Combi panels provided the desired privacy while allowing light to filter through, and the ornamental gate added a striking finishing touch to the boundary.
By choosing Jacksons Fencing and working with an Approved Installer, the homeowners benefited from a high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing fencing solution tailored to their needs.