1.8m wide x 1.8m high Omega Lattice Top Panel

1.8m wide x 1.8m high Sorrento Screen  Panel

Offer available while stocks last.

Finally we would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

From,

EVERYONE AT
GRANGEWOOD FENCING

Our new Hixon depot is currently stocking a wide selection of ex-catalogue hand and power tools most of which are marked down to 50% of the recommended retail price.

Because of the fast turnover of these items they are not available for order on the website itself, however both retail and trade customers are welcome to drop into our Hixon depot where manager Mark will be happy to help you.

You can call our Hixon depot on 01889 271535

During the months of August and September 2009 (this offer has been extended throughout October and November) we will be offering up to 25% off the sale price of two of our most popular traditional garden fencing panels – the Closeboard panel and the Wanayedge panel.

• A super strong vertically boarded closeboard panel
• Constructed using 2Ex 125mm x 22mm featheredge boards
• Sturdy 47mm x 30mm horizontal framing
• Finished with a bevelled capping rail
• All panel components are treated before assembly

6′ wide x 6′ high – was £18.50 now £16.50
6′ wide x 5′ high – was £17.50 now £16.00
6′ wide x 4′ high – was £16.50 now £15.00
6′ wide x 3′ high – was £15.50 now £13.00

• A top quality horizontally boarded waneyedge panel
• 5 vertical and 2 horizontal laths both front and back
• Finished with a bevelled capping rail
• Already treated with a preservative and anti-fungicide

6′ wide x 6′ high – was £16.25 now £11.95
6′ wide x 5′ high – was £15.25 now £11.50
6′ wide x 4′ high – was £14.00 now £10.95
6′ wide x 3′ high – was £12.75 now £9.95

For more information about our traditional fencing panels just click on the link below

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Article taken from the July 24th edition of the Post & Times newspaper;

Pupils Lesson In The Open Air

New outdoor classroom furniture has been delivered to a village school near Uttoxeter so pupils can have their lessons outside.  The children of St. Peters Primary School at Hixon will be using the tables and chairs for lessons in the open air – as long as summer showers don’t dampen their activities.

As keen environmentalists, the school works hard trying to implement the three R’s – Reducing, Reusing and Recycling – and over the last few years has been saving the money from the recycling of aluminium cans to buy new furniture for the outdoor classroom.

But recent prices for scrap aluminium have fallen and it was going to take much longer to save enough money to purchase seating for a whole class. A school spokesman said, “With help from the PTA and the generosity from local company Grangewood Fencing Supplies of Hixon, they can now take advantage of the better weather and enjoy lessons out in the open air.”

You can contact our new Hixon branch on 01889 271535.

Our Netherseal depot is currently running a ‘while stocks last’ offer on some of their most popular wire fencing products.

They have the following wire fencing products on offer;

	1050mm x 31mm x 1.0mm rabbit wire – 50m roll	£32.50 + VAT
	Class A mild steel barbed wire – 200m roll	£30.00 + VAT
	C8/80/15 stock fencing – 50m roll	£37.50 + VAT
	3.15mm galvanised straining wire – 410mm roll	£28.00 + VAT

All prices are subject to availability and while stocks last. Please contact the Netherseal depot for more information on 01283 762662 or send them an email by clicking below;

WIRE FENCING ENQUIRY

Oak beams and posts can be cut to order (in any quantity) up to a maximum length of 6.1m and a section of 350mm x 350mm. We are also able to offer a 4 way wethering service for gate posts if required.

This facility is available to customers within our usual delivery area – if you want to check which areas we cover, simply click on ‘Delivery’ in the menu bar.

You can contact us directly by email with any enquiries by clicking on the link below.

GREEN OAK ENQUIRY

MAIN FEATURES

Tanalised E pressure treated timber has been impregnated with Tanalith E wood preservative under controlled conditions in a vacuum pressure impregnation plant.

Tanalised E pressure treated timber is protected against fungal decay (rot) and insect attack to ensure an extended service life to the timber/timber components, when treated to the appropriate specification.

Following impregnation, the preservative bonds with the wood structure such that it cannot easily be removed from the timber.

Tanalith E wood preservative is registered and cleared for use under the UK Control of Pesticides Regulations. The preservative contains copper and triazole biocides.

Typical uses for Tanalised E pressure treated timber include general construction, cladding, garden and leisure wood structures, fencing and playground equipment.

Tanalised E pressure treated timber is available with built-in brown colour – Tanatone pressure treated timber.

THE TREATMENT PROCESS

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

When working with timber, wear gloves to protect the skin against abrasions and splinters. Any cuts and abrasions should be protected by a waterproof dressing.

When power-sawing and machining, wear goggles to protect the eyes from flying particles. Wear a dust mask and, whenever possible, perform these operations outdoors to avoid accumulations of airborne sawdust.

Avoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of sawdust. Consult HSE Guide EH40, available on the HSE website (www.hse.gov.uk), for further information on workplace exposure limits for wood dust.

In order to prevent injury, care should be taken when lifting or moving timber.

PERSONAL HYGIENE

After handling or working with treated timber, all exposed skin should be washed before commencing other activities, especially eating, drinking, smoking or going to the toilet. If sawdust accumulates on clothes, clean them before reuse. Launder heavily soiled clothes separately from other household wash items.

END USE CONSIDERATIONS

Tanalised E pressure treated timber can be used in internal and external building applications and outdoors, both in ground contact and above the ground, without any need for further protection.

Tanalised E pressure treated timber is treated to meet the requirements of a particular end use. This end use suitability should be confirmed by the supplier of the treated timber. When specifying timber for exterior situations, either treated or untreated, consideration should be given to the propensity of the material to stain light coloured adjacent faces, such as render, paving flags or coated timber surfaces, with its natural extractives during the weathering process. This staining effect can be highlighted where Tanatone treated timber has been selected, although the potential for this to occur does reduce over time. Where used in this type of external environment, it is highly recommended that any contact between the timber and these surfaces is eliminated by design, in order to prevent surface discolouration. Treated timber should not be used where it may come into contact with drinking water or for food preparation surfaces/structures or containers for storage.

When considering the use of Tanalised E pressure treated timber around fish-ponds, please contact Arch Timber Protection for advice.

ON-SITE PRECAUTIONS & WASTE DISPOSAL

All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.

Tanalised E pressure treated timber is not classified as hazardous waste. However, post treatment processing wastes, such as sawdust and offcuts, must not be used for animal litter or bedding.

Tanalised E pressure treated timber should not be used for fuel in barbecues, cooking stoves or grates. Householders should dispose of the timber, sawdust or ash through the ordinary waste collection service or at a local authority amenity/disposal site. Any waste timber, sawdust or redundant timber from commercial or industrial use (e.g. construction sites) should preferably be recycled by re-use, or disposed of to an authorised landfill or to a correctly controlled and approved waste incinerator.

Before You Start

It is best to plan your deck on paper first. The joists and decking boards come in  2.4m, 3.6m and 4.8m lengths, so think about how you can best use these sizes without creating excessive waste or unsightly joints.

Make sure that your deck is not going to obscure access to drain/manhole covers. If your project requires you to concrete in support posts, you should check for underground pipes and cables. Very large decks and raised decks may require planning permission.

Safety First!

Take normal safety precautions when working with timber products. Wear gloves to avoid splinters and a mask when cutting to avoid the inhalation of dust. Wear goggles when using circular saws, drills or sanders and always use an RCD device when using any power tools outside.

Preparing The Area

Mark out the area you plan to deck using wooden pegs and a string line – this will also help you visualise the finished size of your deck. If you are covering a lawned area you should lift the turf first and then cover the bare earth with a landscaping membrane to retard the growth of weeds. Where possible uneven ground should be levelled out, however if this is not possible the higher end of the deck can be supported with timber posts.

Constructing Your Framework

The design of your framework will depend on which pattern you plan to use for your decking. There are three main decking patterns – chevron, diagonal and horizontal. Incredibly intricate designs can be created by breaking the deck into modules of these three basic styles.

Pressure treated 100mm x 47mm joists are ideal for building the frame for a deck measuring up to 3.6m wide or a deck that is sitting on a concrete pad. For larger or raised decks 150mm x 47mm joists are more suitable.

If your deck sits on soft ground you will need to support the frame to prevent it from sinking or going out of level. The easiest way to do this is to either put down a 25mm deep bed of gravel for the frame to sit on, or stand the frame on concrete pad stones bedded down at no more than 1.80m centres. If your deck is raised off the ground you will need to support it with 100mm square timber posts. These posts should be spaced at no more than 1.20m centres, bolted to the frame and concreted in to a depth of 600mm.

Construct the outside of your frame first and then fit in the intermediate joists at no more than 600mm centres. Each joint should be double fixed with 4 inch screws. As you build up the frame, check at regular intervals that it has remained level and square.

Fixing Down The Decking Boards

Loosely lay out the decking over your frame. This will enable you to correctly judge the spacing of your boards. Once you are happy with the spacings, the boards should be cut to length and secured to the frame using two 65mm deck screws at every joist. The screws should be located approx 15mm in from the edge of the decking board and inserted in a grove to help obscure them from view.

If you intend to add either a balustrade, deck panels or a pergola to your deck you should bolt the appropriate posts to your frame first and then cut your decking boards around them.

There will be a detailed guide covering various ways of decorating your deck in ‘Constructing A Garden Deck Part 2′ which is coming soon.

You can purchase everything you need to build your deck from our on-line store.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE DECKING CATEGORY

Alongside our usual product range of garden fencing panels, decking, gates, concrete products and general timber landscaping products, this new depot will also be stocking a wide selection of garden sheds and summer houses.

Address:
Unit 4, Church Lane Ind Estate
Church Lane
Hixon
Staffordshire
ST18 0PY

Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri – 8.00am to 5.00pm
Saturdays – 8.00am to 12.00pm

Telephone:
01889 271535

Online Contact:
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