Should I Use Feather Edge Fence Panels or Feather Edge Boards For My Garden Fence?

Feather Edge fencing is one of the most popular fence styles used in gardens around the UK and here at Mill Timber Direct, we stock both feather edge panels and feather edge boards. In this post, we will discuss the benefits of each type of feather edge fence product to help you decide which will be best for your garden and your fencing needs.

Benefits of Feather Edge Panels

Feather Edge fencing panels are constructed from boards or slats which are secured together vertically and slightly overlap to create a solid, secure fence panel. For extra strength, they usually have a wooden frame or rails situated behind the boards to which the feather edge boards are attached. The main benefit of using feather edge panels in your garden is the speed at which the fence can be erected. They come in ready-to-install panels in set sizes, which will enable you to cover large areas quickly and are ideal to use if your garden is flat and level.

Feather Edge panels are also very easy to fit with a little DIY know-how. To help speed up the fitting process, you will need to accurately measure the space and choose the number of panels you need before you place your order. We also recommend that you complete the groundwork before the panels arrive, which includes placing the concrete footings and installing the fence posts. At Mill Timber Direct, we are able to supply a complete range of products to help you to erect your garden fences, including concrete, fence posts, screws and nails.

Our feather edge fence panels are made from FSC-certified timber and they are constructed with 30% more wood than our competitors. Feather edge panels are also heavy-duty, strong and robust and should survive any harsh weather conditions for many years. All the feather edge boards used in our fence panels are pressure treated before assembly, which keeps the natural grain of the wood visible for a beautiful finish. If you want a great, long-lasting finish in your garden or an attractive colourway, feather edge panels are easy to paint or stain. There are also decorative options available in our feather edge fencing range, which will be perfect if you want a unique look or if you would like to see plants or flowers growing over an attached trellis.

We stock a range of feather edge panels in sizes ranging from 6ft x 3ft to 6ft x 6ft. But what if you need a fence that is a different size, shape or height or if you have an awkward space which needs fencing? This is where using feather edge boards to construct your own custom-built fence could come in handy.

Benefits of Feather Edge Boards

Buying feather edge boards separately means that you can use them to construct a custom-built fence section of whatever size, style and shape you require. This means that you can angle the fence around awkward trees, an irregular perimeter or sloped ground and you can vary the height of the fence in different areas to account for views or security.

As with our feather edge panels, the feather edge boards we stock here at Mill Timber Direct are made from FSC-certified softwood timber and they are pressure treated to ensure greater longevity and durability. We also stock a range of different sizes which come in at different price points depending on the dimensions of the board. Separate feather edge boards are also handy for repairing any damage in closed board or feather edge panels. Our feather edge boards should suit any number of fencing projects but we would advise that you may need a little more DIY expertise if you want to build a fence section from scratch.

So Which Type of Feather Edge Product Should I Use In My Garden?

In conclusion, if you're looking for a simple and speedy installation process and you have a regularly shaped garden, we would recommend choosing the panels. However, if you have a difficult or awkward space to fence and you're confident with DIY, it would be best to choose the feather edge boards. We also have a feather edge fence calculator available on our website, which can help you work out exactly what you need.

In practice, many customers use a combination of both products, panels for the main fence run, with boards and rails to cater for any awkward areas, shapes and height variations.

Why not take the time to explore our extensive range of timber products online at Mill Timber Direct or contact our friendly team for help and advice.