Letterbox — a fence with a multimedia post
Which letterbox lasts in a fence, and why a through-type stainless box built into a multimedia post works so well.
Types of fences
Panel, wrought iron, palisade, timber, mesh, concrete or gabion — what each type of fence gives you, and what it costs you.
A gas meter box in a fence
A gas meter box is a visible part of a property. Here is how to build one into a fence so it keeps access easy and stops spoiling the look.
Terrace fencing
How to enclose a terrace so it stays private and looks good for years — aluminium spans, wood-effect pales and pergolas.
A fence without a foundation wall
What a foundation wall is for, when you can do without one, and what you gain and lose by leaving it out.
Thuja along a fence — how far from the fence should they be planted?
How far apart to plant thuja, how far from the fence, and what goes wrong when they are crowded together.
A wood pattern on a fence
Wood-effect aluminium spans give you the look of timber with none of the upkeep — and ten shades to choose from.
How do you level fencing posts?
Levelling the first posts decides whether the whole fence stands true. Here is how to plan, dig and set them step by step.
What should you use to paint aluminium?
Aluminium can be painted any colour — and powder coating makes it more durable still. Here is how the process works.
Joining aluminium profiles
Mechanical fixings, welding, brazing or connectors — the most common ways of joining aluminium profiles, and when each works.