Man Made Fencing Vs. Traditional Timber Fencing

Composite man made fencing is fast becoming a popular alternative for specifiers over standard traditional timber panels. Though timber boasts initial good looks and a rustic finish, these advantages can soon begin to degrade over time. In contrast, NeoTimber’s composite man made fence solution is designed to last, both visually and structurally. In this NeoTimber® blog article, we will explore why opting for composite man made fencing over traditional timber is the more reliable, long-term solution. Let’s take a look…

Timber fencing, more often than not, comes supplied in completed panels. In contrast, NeoTimber’s man made fencing can be bought as individual components. This makes it easier to swap out any complete fence boards or individual slats should any get damaged, either from natural occurrences, or accidents. The framework of our fencing, namely the fencing posts and capping rails, are made from metal, and hold the panels firmly into place. The metal post is then covered with an incredibly durable composite sleeve, giving your fencing another layer of additional protection.

This modular system also makes it easier for you to adapt your fencing to your specific requirements. You can choose to buy our fencing either component by component, or by using our helpful kit builders. Whatever you choose to do, you can use our fencing calculator to help understand what how much you will need to successfully complete your project. Simply input the linear metreage of the area you wish to fence, and you will be offered an approximate of your requirements. Please note that this an estimate, and we recommended talking to our dedicated sales team prior to making any final decisions.

We understand that you may be hesitant to get rid of your timber fencing entirely. Thankfully, NeoTimber’s composite man made fencing is designed to be adaptable, allowing you to retrofit and improve what you already have. With our special timber inserts, you can fix our composite panels between any pre-existing timber fencing posts. Both our rails and boards can be put down to size to fit between the distance of your timber posts. We recommend using a metal hacksaw for the railing, and a standard woodworking saw for the boards themselves. We have similar inserts to suit concrete fencing posts too, such is our commitment to help our customers seamlessly upgrade their garden space.

If you are looking to retain the overall look and feel of your old timber fencing, you can choose our naturalistic teak and chocolate boards. These have a reversible texture, with a brushed finish on one side of the board, and a etched, woodgrain texture on the other. Alternatively, you could opt for one of our more modern colours, like our neutral toned antique, or our dark, rich grey and charcoal. All of our composite fencing colours are dyed into the material makeup of the boards and composite fence posts themselves, removing the time needed to paint timber fencing.

Unlike with many timber fencing alternatives, NeoTimber’s composite man made fencing gives you the option to swap some of the fence slats with replacement metal decorative screens, to give an extra visual flair and texture to your space. We have four gorgeous screen designs; the slatted Linear, the nature-inspired Leaf, the fragmented Contemporary, and the intricate Geometric. These can be easily slotted on top of your composite fence panel, in place of the top two slats. All of our designs will create breathtaking shadows, giving your garden more of a sense of playful character.

Practically, all of our screens also allow for more light and airflow to enter your space, while still maintain that all-important sense of privacy that fencing provides. All of our screens can be removed and swapped with another cut out design, should you want to update the look of your man made fencing in the future.

To conclude, there are many reasons why you should choose composite man made fencing over traditional timber alternatives. In terms of strength, composite man made fencing is more likely to last for the long term, withstanding the damaging effects of moisture, high winds, and UV. Furthermore, composite fencing allows for more design customisation. With 5 colours and 4 metal cut out screens to choose from, and with the ability to fit your composite fence panels between existing concrete or timber posts, we feel there is no stronger choice than composite. Want to see for yourself? Fill in our quick, easy online form, and we’ll send a box of free composite fencing samples straight to your doorstep.