Knowledge from the yard.
Two hundred years of doing this properly, written down. Practical, no-nonsense guides to fencing, decking and timber projects — from the people who mill it.
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How to set fence posts with Postcrete
A solid fence line starts underground. Here’s how to set posts plumb, square and rock-steady — with no mixing and no mess.
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Choosing the right decking board
Smooth or grooved, softwood or hardwood, joist spacing and fixings — how to pick decking that lasts and looks the part.
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Building a raised bed from sleepers
New oak or treated softwood, stacked and pinned. A weekend project that’ll outlast almost anything you can buy flat-packed.
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Closeboard vs lap panels: which to choose
The two most common garden fences, compared on strength, looks, lifespan and cost — so you spend on the right one.
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Looking after treated timber
Why cut ends need re-treating, when to oil decking, and the small jobs that double the life of outdoor timber.
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Measuring up a fence line
Work out exactly how many panels, posts and gravel boards you need — and how much concrete to order — before you buy.
Pop in, or give the yard a ring
The yard team know the stock inside out. Call us, or come and see us on the Fosse Way in Syston.