14/07/2026 05:00 PM
When it comes to creating a garden that feels private, peaceful, and beautifully framed, few fencing styles are as reliable and timeless as featherboard fencing, also known as closeboard fencing. This project in West Sussex, installed by Green Leaves Fencing and Gates, is a fantastic example of how a well designed fence can completely transform an outdoor space while continuing to look great for years to come.
This garden has two runs of our traditional kit form featherboard fencing, measuring approximately 45 metres and 53 metres. What makes this project particularly special is that the customer originally had one of the fence runs installed several years ago and was so pleased with its appearance and performance that they recently returned to have the second run installed to match.
It's always rewarding when customers come back for a repeat project, and in this case it speaks volumes about the longevity and quality of the traditional featherboard fencing they had previously had installed.
Creating Privacy Along a Busy Road
The property has a generous outdoor space, with one fence run extending alongside the driveway and the other surrounding part of the garden. Together, these fencing runs help frame the property, creating clearly defined boundaries while enhancing both privacy and security.
Although the home is situated near a fairly busy road, stepping into the garden feels like entering a different environment. The fencing creates an effective solid barrier, helping to separate the garden from the outside world, where the owners can relax and enjoy their surroundings in peace.
With flowerbeds lining the boundaries and a seating area tucked away in one corner of the garden, privacy was an important consideration. The finished installation provides exactly that, allowing the homeowners to make the most of their outdoor living space without feeling overlooked.
With the garden in full bloom, the colourful planting softens the fencing line and complements the natural timber finish beautifully. The combination of vibrant flowers, mature planting, and classic featherboard fencing creates a timeless garden setting.
Installed by Green Leaves Fencing and Gates
This project was expertly completed by one of our Approved Installers in West Sussex, Green Leaves Fencing and Gates. Based in East Grinstead, they are a trusted fencing and gates specialist serving customers across West Sussex and the surrounding areas. With over a decade of experience, the team has built a strong local reputation for high quality workmanship, clear advice and reliable customer service. Their expertise has also been recognised, having been awarded Approved Installer of the Month in March 2023.
For this project, the team ensured that the new fencing seamlessly matched the existing installation completed several years earlier. This continuity was important to the customer and demonstrates the consistent quality and appearance that Jacksons products maintain over time.
Why Choose Traditional Kit Form Featherboard Fencing?
The homeowners chose our traditional kit form featherboard fencing, a classic boundary solution that has remained a popular choice for generations. Also known as closeboard fencing, this style is built on site from posts, rails, and pails, rather than using pre-assembled panels, creating a strong, durable fence with a traditional appearance that suits both rural and residential settings.
Its timeless design blends effortlessly into a wide variety of gardens, providing excellent privacy, security, and long lasting performance. For this West Sussex property, the traditional featherboard construction was the perfect choice, helping to create a secluded and attractive outdoor space while complementing the surrounding planting and landscaping. Its continuous design with posts installed behind the pales provides a seamless appearance that is excellent for long runs and also short runs where a small number of fence panels would fit awkwardly.
Key Features
- All timber used throughout is superior quality Jakcure® treated softwood guaranteed for 25 years
- Robust posts provide exceptional strength and stability
- Traditional featherboard fencing, also known as closeboard fencing, is constructed on site rather than in panel form
- Supplied in Jakcure® treated softwood with a sawn finish for a natural, authentic appearance
- Quick and straightforward to install
- Designed to be installed with a matching gravel board, helping to protect the timber and extend the life of the fence
Built for Strength and Longevity
Traditional kit form featherboard fencing is constructed using taper-sawn featheredge pales, creating the classic overlapping design that has made closeboard fencing such a trusted choice across the UK. The pales are installed above a 150mm gravel board as standard, helping to keep the timber clear of ground contact and reducing exposure to moisture.
Combined with our Jakcure® pressure treatment and strong structural components, this fencing system delivers outstanding durability while retaining the timeless character homeowners love.
Featherboard Fencing in Panel Form
Featherboard fencing has been a popular choice for decades, valued for its strength, privacy and traditional appearance. While we continue to supply traditional kit form featherboard fencing for customers who prefer a built-on-site solution, we also offer pre-made featherboard fence panels for those looking for the same classic aesthetic in a more convenient, pre-assembled format. They can be simply slotted into our timber fence posts, on top of timber gravel boards. Both options provide the timeless look that has made featherboard fencing a staple of British gardens for generations.
Our featherboard fence panels are available in flat top as well as convex and concave styles.
A Lasting Investment in the Garden
This West Sussex project perfectly demonstrates why featherboard fencing continues to be a favourite choice among homeowners. The fencing not only provides privacy and security but also enhances the overall look and feel of the property.
With one run bordering the driveway and the other framing a beautiful garden, the featherboard fencing creates structure, definition, and a sense of enclosure that transforms the space. Most importantly, it allows the homeowners to enjoy their garden as a peaceful sanctuary away from the bustle of the nearby road.
Thanks to the expert installation carried out by our Approved Installers in West Sussex, Green Leaves Fencing and Gates, the customer now has a complete fencing solution that looks fantastic, complements the existing landscaping and is built to last for decades to come.
For homeowners looking for a classic, durable and attractive boundary solution, this project is a perfect example of how featherboard fencing can deliver lasting beauty and performance year after year.
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