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Browse our latest news and blog posts for expert fencing tips and insights. Whether you're looking for advice on choosing the right materials and fence style, inspiration from recent projects we have completed or updates on industry trends, we've got you covered.

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Focus on Gravel Boards - Do You Need Them?

Gravel boards are the unsung heroes of fence installation. Read our helpful guide to learn why they're essential for your garden fence.

Concrete or Wooden Fence Posts? The Pros & Cons

One of the choices to be made when replacing your fence is between wooden or concrete fence posts. Let’s set out the pros and cons of each, and explore a third option.

Approved Installer for Durapost

Trentwood Fencing is pleased to announce that we are now an approved installer for Durapost - lighter and stronger than traditional fence posts.

Triple X Fencing Systems

Farmers and land-owners can greatly increase the longevity of their stock fencing, cut installation time and financial outlay, with Triple X fencing systems.

DuraPost® Fence Post Systems in Oxfordshire

Fed up with timber fence posts that rot, or heavy concrete posts which are tricky to install? The solution is the DuraPost® fence post system.

Tips To Brace Your Fence Against High Winds

Property owners can save themselves unnecessary expenses with a few maintenance tasks to prepare their fencing for bad weather over the next few months.

Contemporary Fence Panels

If you prefer a modern look, there are various contemporary fence panel options that can help set you apart from your featherboard neighbours.

If your neighbour won’t fix their garden fence, what can you do?

If your neighbour’s fence is in a poor state of repair it can spoil your enjoyment of your garden, as well as causing privacy issues. So what can you do?

Choosing the Best Type of Fence for Your Garden

Our style guide will help you choose the best type of fence for your needs (privacy, pet-friendly, ornamental etc.), with fence ideas that look great, too.

Sustainable Timber Fencing: Our Commitment to the Environment

Our environmental commitment: all our fencing materials are supplied by Oxfordshire's only fully certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Do I Need Planning Permission For a Fence?

We answer your questions about planning permission for fences: height, trellis, Conservation Areas, consequences of not getting permission and more.