Agricultural & Commercial Fencing - FAQs

1. Whats are the advantages of pressure creosoted stakes or UC4 / HC4 stakes?
   We would like to point out and be honest that due to forced changes in the type of treatment allowed these days, the whole industry is getting reports that the round and half round stakes are not lasting more than 4 years in some cases. The alternative is to use pressure creosoted stakes or UC4 / HC4 stakes, where the timber has been kiln dried before treatment. It is also thought that stakes made from pine or larch (Redwood) will last 15 years or so. On June 30th 2004 the old type of treatment (CCA) was banned by the EU. In their view, this was because of its effect as a toxin, a carcinogen and a teratogen. Two alternative treatments used today are called Tanalith E and Osmose Naturewood and it certainly looks as though it is not as effective as the old CCA when used on timber in ground contact.
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2. Can Webbs supply custom length stakes and poles?
   Half-round stakes usually come in more limited lengths than round. These generally come in 1.65M or 1.8M lengths but, as with the round ones, we can get any length needed due to our close relationship with several mills both in the UK & abroad.
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3. When should I use machined (Planed) stakes and poles
   Machined (Planed) stakes and poles are more often than not used for a nice finish and appearance. They can tend to split a little more than the rustic/cundy type in periods of hotter weather but do tend to close back up when the cooler, moist conditions arrive.
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4. Can you advise on which type of timber fence post I need?
   There are basically three types of timber fence post: Round, half-round and square. Webbs supply the home, farm & equestrian industry with many sizes & lengths. 75mm – 100mm round posts can either be used with wire or for post & rail. If used for post & rail the bigger posts need to be selected where the rails join, or, if your budget allows, it is better to purchase the 100mm – 125mm diameter posts. If you need further advise pleaes do not hestiate to call or email us.
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5. Are Webbs ‘square’ fencing products easy to machine drive in to the ground?
   Our standard posts for a post & rail fence come with a 4 way point on the bottom to make them easy to machine drive in to the ground, these being 100×75,125×75 or 150x75mm. The square posts for panels and close board fencing, 75×75 & 100x100mm, are usually unpointed. Although terminology in the trade is ‘square’ fencing, it really relates to fencing that is not half- round or round! For example one of the biggest selling items is the 125mmx75mm posts which aren’t square at all! Some people refer to square fencing as ‘sawn’ too.
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6. What fencing accessories are available?
   As well as supplying H and slotted concrete posts (of different lengths) Webb’s also offer recessed posts for closeboard fencing. We also sell repair spurs and posts for chain link. Postcrete is available from Webb’s to help ensure your concrete fence posts are upright and secure for years to come.
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7. Do hazel hurdles last longer than willow?
   Hazel hurdles last longer than willow. Ours are hand made and very robust. Heights supplied are 0.9m, 1.22m and 1.83 - all are 1.83m wide.
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