How Good Is Artificial Fencing?

What are the benefits and advantages of installing artificial fencing? Artificial fencing, or composite fencing, is becoming a must-have fencing option over its traditional timber and concrete counterparts. From the modular nature of the system, the longevity of the material itself, and the ease of installation, it is of little wonder that more specifiers are singing the praises of artificial timber fencing. In this article, we explore in detail that question many interested homeowners and developers have been asking; just how good is artificial fencing? Let’s take a look.

When it comes to fencing, timber has a natural advantage in the looks department, effortlessly imbuing your garden space with a rustic aesthetic. However, structurally, timber fencing panels can be relatively flimsy, with high winds, heavy rainfall and even a neighbour’s child kicking a ball against it likely to cause damage over a period of time. Though other stronger fencing alternatives do exist, such as concrete panels and even brick walls, these can often leave a lot to be desired visually, creating a more industrial, closed off feeling for your garden space. Choosing fencing can feel like an ultimatum. Do you prioritise your garden fencing’s aesthetic or its longevity?

With artificial fencing, you no longer have to choose between the looks and reliability of your fence panels. At NeoTimber®, we have worked hard to develop an artificial wood fencing system that combines both the striking visuals of a traditional timber fence, with the structural security these longer lasting alternatives afford. Although each panel is made up of individual component pieces, once it is completed, the bottom and top capping rails are designed to keep your fencing securely in position, helping it withstand unpredictable weather and all kinds of external damage.

Many timber and concrete fencing options are very much a “one size fits all” system, coming supplied in completed panels. In contrast, the customisable nature of our artificial fence solution means it can be built upon both soft ground and hard ground applications, making it easier to fit around the specific designs of every garden space. With NeoTimber’s artificial fencing, the product is designed to work around you.

NeoTimber’s artificial timber fence also delivers visually, as it comes available in five gorgeous premium colours, allowing you to forget about the time consuming and laborious process of painting individual panels. You can choose a more traditional tone with our teak and chocolate, create something understated and modern with our grey and antique, or stand out from the crowd with our bold, sumptuous charcoal.

Whilst a timber fence may be cheaper in the short term, a composite artificial fence is a far more financially savvy long-term solution. With a timber fence, both time and money will have to be parted with to keep the panels maintained. Unless painted and stained with expensive preservatives every year, a timber fence will rapidly degrade with the effects of weathering, and will eventually, due to being made from natural material, need replacing entirely.

With composite fencing, regular staining and painting is a thing of the past. The capped polymer surface of the individual slats protects it from moisture, mould, and mildew, helping to retain the integrity of the composite material underneath. Made of a compound of recycled plastic and timber fibres, artificial fencing allows you to benefit from the look and feel of traditional wood, with the long life of plastic. In fact, NeoTimber’s composite fencing comes supplied with a 25-year residential warranty and a 10-year commercial guarantee, to give you further peace of mind.

NeoTimber’s artificial fencing system comes in a modular component form, making it easier to fit into the design and dimensions of any garden space. Whilst it may appear that a completed panel is more convenient, it can prove cumbersome if those full panels are too big or small for your desired fencing line. In contrast, NeoTimber’s individual fencing slats can be cut down to size just like real timber, helping you navigate those awkward corners and obstacles.

The component-based nature of NeoTimber’s artificial wood fence solution also allows you to retrofit any pre-existing legacy fencing posts, allowing you to save more money and create less wastage when embarking on your new build. The timber and concrete post inserts are designed to be placed flush to the post, before being drilled into place. The insert then acts as a channel for the individual tongue and groove boards, just as it would with our own composite fence posts.