Medium sized front gardens, especially on wider properties like this one, are often underused. Vehicles have to be considered, a clear walking path, and some planters and beds to soften the look and feel.Bikes, scooters, prams, and Recycling Bins.

Most houses now have 3-5 recycling bins. As collections moved from 1 week to 2 weeks, recycling bins had to become larger. They now dominate a section of the front garden and as important as recycling bins are, they are ugly. Recycling bins destroy designed garden schemes, stand well above beautiful plants ensuring they are visible, and are unfortunately a variety of colours and sizes.

Pram wheels get dirty, unpacking them completely seems a bit pointless, and having them dominate the front entrance to a home also raises its own interior design questions.

Bikes and Scooters are never clean. Never. But always required for every journey.

The idea behind this project was to make use of an area of the garden which was completely unused, tidy up the property boundary in an attractive, modern design style. The fencing was designed to suit both the client and their neighbors and afford both of them some privacy.

The multiuse Bin Store and Shed solved the rest of the issues.

For the fencing, due to the 1.5mt difference in elevation between the two properties, we had to utilise 3.9mt fence posts. Naturally we used Jacksons Fencing posts as they come with a 25 year Jakcure Service Life Guarantee. These posts are the main support structure for the entire project and are the last thing you want to replace. Each fence post also has adjustable Stainless Steel Resin Bolts, with washers and nuts on both sides of the post, attaching them to the wall, as well as being concreted into the ground. Having the posts 15cm from the wall, with washers and nuts on either side of the posts, allows for minor adjustments to be made over time if required. Easy, one tool maintenance, with only a spanner required.

The contemporary screen fence is made of 20x44mm Chamfered and Planed Smooth Redwood Slats from Champion Timber. These slats are smooth to the touch amd are treated to Use Class 4 against insect attack and wood rot, the highest level used in residential environments (Use Class 5 is used primarily in Marine environments). The slats are attached with Stainless Steel nails to avoid the unsightly rust lines that will form over time when Carbon Steel nails are used, regardless if they are Painted, Coated, or Galvanised.

The bin store has 5 bays with top and front opening doors. To secure the front and divider sections of the bin store over time, we sunk a 50x125mm Composite Joist in the ground with Composite Posts. Composite Materials are ideal for underground uses like this as they will never rot. We attached the front sections of our bin store to this buried Composite Bearer to prevent movement over time to keep the doors in good working order. Again, if adjustments are required the fixings are accessible.

The Storage Shed at the end of the bin store was built slightly differently. We had to keep the same Slatted appearance, but it’s function was slightly more important. The top of the Shed has a Waterproof Polycarbonate Sheet which keeps everything dry inside. On top of the Polycarbonate sheet we have a Slat Panel to keep the appearance consistent.

The door to the Bin Store was larger and a slightly odd shape compared to the Bin Store Doors, so it was constructed out of light weight, rust free alumimium.

For the hardware, we used Stainless Steel Parliament Hinges for all doors, 22 hinges in total, with stainless steel screws. This again prevents rust from damaging the appearance. Aluminium is one of the few metals which does not cause Galvanic Corrossion when it is in direct contact with Stainless Steel.

We used small tube handles on the Bin Store Doors to keep their appearance minimal, and a Stainless Steel switch deadbolt latch for the Shed.

This was a bespoke project to meet the specific needs of this property and clients. The main obstacle to this project was the elevation change at ground level. It slopes in 2 different directions towards the front door of the house. The front of the bin store is taller than the back of the bin store, hence the angle on the shed door.

The advantage of bespoke is that everything is made to suit the specific space and no space is wasted. The disadvantage of bespoke is usually the cost when compared to factory made products, however it is not a like for like comparison as one is unique to the space it resides, and the other is a fast-built box which has to fit into the space.

If you like the idea of a solidly constructed Bin Store, but have a level ground surface already, take a look at Jacksons Fencing Bin Stores which also come with a 25 Year Guarantee and are straightforward to assemble significantly reducing the cost.

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This garden project was nearly complete redo. The old garden had been designed well, with Decking coming out from the kitchen extention, 2 brick planter beds Framing the Decking steps, and then paving going to the back area where there was a shed on a concrete slab. The main issue was the Bamboo had taken over significant parts of the garden making most of the space unusable, the Decking frame was rotted out and unsafe, and the rendering on the brick Planters was cracked and broken off in sections.

The first part of the project was to remove the old decking, and install their new fencing and rear gate. For the Fencing the clients selected Jacksons Fencing in Featheredge Panels with a matching Jacksons Fencing Gate.

During the fencing build the clients decided to have all of the Bamboo removed, This is a significant task so a specialist company came in to dig this out. The Bamboo had grown under the concrete pad of the shed so the shed and concrete was also removed.Once this was done they also replaced their rear doors with new bi-fold doors, then a rendering specialist came back and did the rear wall and re-rendered the 2 raised beds.Then it was back to us to build the new decking frame.

For the Decking Frame we used Jacksons Fencing Decking Joists with their 25 Year Service Life Guarantee. The frame was supported by 3 rows of Bearers set onto notched composite Posts cemented into the ground. All Joists were taped using Walther Strong Joist Tape to protect the tops of the Joists from excess water damage. Finally we added our Landscaping Fabric and Gravel to prevent weed growth under the deck.

For the Decking the clients chose the always stylish Millboard Enhanced Grain Decking boards with Bullnose Boards for the exterior border and leading edge of the steps. They selected Ashwood, one of Millboard new colours introduced in 2024.

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Oilcanfinish Outdoor Living are premium decking and fencing contractors based in Wimbledon SW19. We are Jacksons Fencing Approved Installers and Millboard Approved Installers. Get in touch to plan your next project at enquiry@oilcanfinish.com

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For this project we were removing the fencing on both sides of the garden, trimming back extensive growth over one of the fence lines, and installing new Jacksons Fencing. The client selected Jacksons Fencing Hit & Miss Fencing with a Diamond Trellis on top.

We also excavated, lifted, and reassembled and reinstalled the climbing frame into a position more suited to the garden.

Oilcanfinish Outdoor Living exclusively install fencing products from Jacksons Fencing. Their unparalleded 25 Year Jakcure Guarantee is the only one like it available in the UK for softwood fencing. This is combined with an extensive range of products and styles. All Jacksons Fencing timber is treated in Ashford, Kent, at their factory where their products are hand assembled by their team of Carpenters.

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Rot Free Decking Subframe Supports Installation

This project had a combination of soil and also a large concrete pad underneath the old decking. As we always work to have no timber in contyact with the ground we used our two most popular rot free post options. For the decking over the concrete pad we used 100mm x 100mm Plastic Composite Posts, notched for the joists to sit on, which are 100% rot free. For the decking over the soil we used Supreme Concrete Dekposts which are made with notches for the joists to sit on. Supreme Concrete Dekposts are factory made of preformed concrete with 2 bolt holes and are 100% rot free.

Timber Decking Frame Installation

For our higher level of decking we used Use Class 4 Treated Timber Joists which are 50mm x 150mm dimension. For our lower level decking we used Use Class 4 Treated Timber which is 50mm x 100mm dimension. All of these timbers are treated to a much higher level than standard Treated Timber to ensure they last longer against insect attack wood rot.

We tape the top of the joists with Trex Protect Joist Tape. This tape protects the joists:

1. Trex Protect Joist Tape protects the timber decking joists and frame from water which pools on top of the flat surface of the decking joists between the decking boards. This prevents it from soaking into the wood as it stays on top of the tape until it evaporates naturally.
2. Trex Protect Joist Tape forms a watertight seal around the decking screws to prevent water from travelling down the screw thread into the middle of the decking joists and getting into the middle of the timber decking joists.

Trex Composite Decking Installation

For this project the clients selected Trex Enhance Naturals in Toasted Sand (light brown) for their main decking areas. The picture frame border around the deck is Trex Transcend Spiced Rum.

1. Trex Enhanced Naturals decking is installed using Trex Hidden Fixings and Trex Starter Clips with no visible screws.
2. Trex Transcend decking is installed using Starborn ProPlug screws which are hidden with a cortex plugs.

This combination, using Trex Transcend as the picture frame border, combined with any Trex products for the main body of the decking, means no screws are visible on the deck. We always recommend clients use Trex Transcend for the Picture Frames on their Trex Deck project for this specific reason.

The darker colour of the Spiced Rum also highlights all of the elevation changes, from the turf to the lower level deck, and from the lower level deck to the upper level deck. By the rear doors we matched the height of the door drip tray for a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors.

We also had an unusual ledge alongside the garage to contend with which was at varying heights and included some unattractive visible pipework to the garage. We boxed this in using Trex Transcend decking and made a shelf alongside the garage.

Rear Garden Jacksons Fencing

After discussing the decking, the clients also decided they would use Oilcanfinish Outdoor Living to install their fencing in the rear garden. Their neighbors were in the midst of a House Extension so part of the old fencing had already been removed.

The clients selected Tongue & Groove effect fencing from Jacksons Fencing. This is by far our most popular fencing over the years due to its contemporary appearance combined with the classic style of tongue and groove. As always we used Jacksons Fence Posts and Gravel Boards. Jacksons Fencing Capping Rails, which run along the top of the fence provide the polished finishing touch.

One of the bid advantages of replacing your fencing prior to completing your decking or paving project is that you can then build your new deck or paving right up to your new fence safe in the knowledge you have a 25 year guarantee from Jacksons Fencing.

Front Garden Picket Fencing

One additional section which needed attention was in the front garden between the house and the curb. The old fencing was long gone so a new Jacksons Pallisade Fencing was installed. There was some scaffolding blocking the fence route so this section will be completed once the scaffolding at the neighbors comes down.

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The front garden Fencing had rotted out and the gate was almost unusable. They opted for Jacksons Fencing with matching Gate. Having had us install Jacksons Fencing at their previous property they knew exactly what they wanted here when we arrived.

In the rear garden, there was a timber deck which was set below ground level so the decking Boards were level with the Paving. This looks superb when new, however it does require composite or aluminium Framing due to the low levels of air circulation in these types of decks. In this instance, the frame had rotten out in sections and the decking was dangerous.

The last piece of the puzzle was an old Trellis section which had seen better days. We showed our clients a similar project we had carried out the previous year and the Trellis Partition Wall was also added to the project.

Trellis Partition Screen Wall

For this section of the Garden Remodel we used Jacksons Fencing Vertical Tongue & Groove Fencing at 90 cm height for the bottom section and Jacksons Fencing Premier Trellis Panels for the top combined with their Posts, Gravel Boards and Capping Rails. This sections off the 2 areas of the garden, creates a space for climbing plants if desired, with an easy to navigate walk through. We left the walk through area exactly 1.03mt wide in case the clients decide to add a Jacksons Fencing Trellis Gate in the future.

Riven Sandstone Paving

We replaced the decking with Londonstone Riven Sandstone Paving to match the rest of the paving which was installed. There was a step made of timber decking to the lounge door which we also replaced, building a brick wall step which matches the steps to the kitchen in terms of design, colour, and layout. This paving is sitting on a compacted bed of MOT Type1 to prevent movement over time. We also extended the inset planter bed to match the other side of the rear garden. The paving was pointed with a natural looking Pointing Compound which replicates a Sand and Cement Mortar mix without the naturally occurring cracking which often occurs.

Front Garden Jacksons Tongue & Groove Fencing and Brook Gate

For the front garden we replaced the old gate which was catching on the paving as it had dropped, and removed the old fencing. We installed Jacksons Fencing Vertical Tongue & Groove Panel Fencing with one section trimmed to match the neighbors slat Fencing angle. The entry was finished with a Jacksons Fencing Brook Gate with a Stainless Steel Long Throw Keyed Lock. We always add a Capping Rail above our Gate installs to reduce the chance of movement over time which most gates experience. The Capping Rail keeps both posts the identical distance they should be regardless of timber expansion or contraction meaning the hinges and locks won’t require seasonal adjustments.

Jacksons Fencing Approved Installers

All Jacksons Fencing Timber products come with a 25 Year Service Life Guarantee, the only guarantee of its kind in the UK. Oilcanfinish Outdoor Living are a Jacksons Fencing Approved Installer. We also offer a 2 Year Installation Guarantee that warranties our installations are free of defects and if one is found, we will repair at no additional charge.

Due to the range of styles, quality of product, warranty, and aftercare service, we only recommend and install Jacksons Fencing for our Garden Remodel projects,

Jacksons Fencing have a network of the best Installers throughout the UK. If your property is too far from Wimbledon SW19 for us to carry out your work, Jacksons will find one of their Approved Fence Contractors closer to you.

https://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/installation-and-advice/approved-fence-installation

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We exclusively install Jacksons Fencing products due to their style, carpenter-build quality, and generous 25 year warranty. We also add our own 2 year installation warranty to ensure consumer peace of mind.

For this project we were wrapping both the clients fence line, as well as their 2 neighbors at the back, and also their next door neighbor also became a client of ours in the process. Despite significant elevation changes all on 3 sides, the end result is another perfectly level fence.

All materials did have to go through the terraced property, so we did have to put down flooring protection inside to protect the clients floor, as well as liase with the clients, the neighbors, and our waste collection suppliers to ensure the homeowners had as little disruption as possible.

The clients selected Jacksons Fencing Hit & Miss Fence Panels to a height of 1.52mt with a 30cm Premier Square Trellis topper. As always the Jacksons slotted fence posts, gravel boards, and their signature capping rails complete the look. The fence panels are screwed into the posts from the inside out with stainless steel screws to ensure they can not be removed or lifted. This also prevents any fence panels from rattling in the wind or moving over time to maintain the consistent look.]

Jacksons Fencing comes with a 25 year service life guarantee. This means the clients will be enjoying the look of this fence for a very long time. If you walk around Wimbledons residential areas it is practically a Jacksons Fencing showroom. We have had 3 clients already this year who had Jacksons Gates installed over 25 years ago which were still doing their job on a daily basis.

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