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Perfect for the discerning garden enthusiast we are pleased to announce the release of the new Good Fencing Guide for 2020 complete with everything you need to you when buying a Jacksons fence, gate, post or garden accessory.
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Here you will find Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksons and our products including About our Timber, Installation and Jakcure Treatment. You will also find an A-Z Fencing dictionary which we have created to help you understand all fencing terms that may be used on our site and by fencing contractors or Approved Installers.
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Guarantee
Softwood timber Jakcure® treated products are guaranteed against wood-boring pests and all forms of wet and dry rot for 25 years.
Read more about our unique 25 year guaranteeOur products have a close to zero carbon footprint due to their longevity. During the lifespan of our products - 25 years and longer - a new tress can grow. Timber is a renewable resource which makes it sustainable when treated correctly. Swipe through our process cycle on the right for more information.
Timber is a hugely important organic construction material, recognised for its versatility and durability. It is widely used across a range of different applications, from residential garden boundaries to commercial premises, and as such it is necessary to consider how responsibly we use this resource to ensure its longevity. Not all timber is the same, so it makes sense to know more about what you’re buying before you make that purchase commitment.
We will discuss the things you should look for when choosing a fence, such as recognised certification programmes and the timber treatment process. Even if you choose fencing which has been certified as using sustainable wood, if the quality of the materials used is substandard, then this is counterproductive and you may end up having to replace your fence frequently. Therefore using more wood anyway, regardless of whether it’s from a sustainable source.
Firstly, the right species of timber for the purpose should be selected before the all important preservative treatment, design and construction process. If all these elements are right first then the FSC or PEFC certification has a more meaningful context as the best use has been made of the timber, and a product that provides a long life ultimately means less deforestation.
A large part of the cost is installation, whether it’s to replace or install a new fence or gate, so it helps to have a long guarantee to minimise these costs, and also the effect on the environment.
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Over recent years, metal and composite materials have emerged as fencing and gate materials in Europe, ranging from aluminium to recycled plastics.
Colour coated aluminium or steel fence panels can lend a contemporary feel to a space and are both strong and durable. However, they tend to rely on the quality of their coatings to provide resistance to oxidisation or rust and are typically, significantly more expensive than timber as they are energy intensive and costly to manufacture.
If you’re looking for materials with low environmental impact, vinyl (PVC or polyvinyl chloride) has to be discounted as the manufacturing process creates harmful dioxins and the material itself suffers from leaching toxic chemical stabilizers when in ground.
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