As featured on BBC DIY SOS Big Build.
Woven steel fencing is an unknown concept to most, however, around our base on the Norfolk coast we have carried out hundreds of woven steel fence installations, and now with our self build kits there are many more nationwide, and as far afield as the USA!
8 years ago we built a little woven steel screen for a client. Little did we know that this was the start of woven steel fencing.
We have three self fit woven steel fencing options with delivery throughout the UK or we can install your fence if you live in the local area.
The ready made woven steel panels – these are a familiar post and panel system erected in the same way as a traditional fence. The panels are available in Corten or galvanised steel and both are secured with specially made steel posts.
The self build steel fence option, this provides you with all the steel fixings and instructions to allow you to build your own woven steel fence from scratch, in much the same way as we do but without the need to weld. In essence posts are knocked into the ground at 60cm intervals and the steel woven around them, like the panels these will also weather beautifully to a golden brown. There is a lot of flexibility to create different shapes, angles, curves and heights with this system.
Woven aluminium fencing – a new introduction– for a highly contemporary fence. This is supplied as a self build kit following the same installation process as the steel self build kit.
A self build kit requires a bit more time on installing than the panels as it’s not a familiar process (we estimate around 25%). However it is a surprisingly simple and forgiving fencing system with significant savings and flexibility and it will produce a continuous fence.
We have a number of recommended installers covering most of the UK if you didn’t fancy installing your own fence, please get in touch for more information.
Comparison table showing the two self build options
| Woven Steel Panels | Self Build Kit |
|---|---|
| A simple to erect fencing system suitable for both domestic and professional installation | Also simple to erect and suitable for both domestic and professional installation |
| Delivered as fully made panels and specially made posts with all fixings attached | We supply the loose materials, posts are cut to length and modifications made to the posts and slats in order to make installation simple and require just basic tools |
| Approx cost per square metre ex vat = £158.00 (Based on a 15m long / 1.5m high Corten steel fence including posts and delivery) | Approx cost per square metre for steel ex vat = £96.00 |
| Like a standard panel fence you are limited to straight lines or angles | Create curves with ease |
| Available as galvanised (antique, weathered grey colour) or Corten (will weather to brown) | Available in mild steel for a weathered brown finish, or aluminium for a highly contemporary finish |
| Available in any height from 30cm to 3 metres although 3,4,5 and 6ft heights are standard | Available in any height from 30cm to 3 metres |
| Can be used for fencing, screens with wall top fixings available | Can be used for fences, screens with optional wall top and side fixings, also for raised beds, soil terracing and planters. |
Click on the boxes below for more information and images on your chosen application
We supply and install woven steel gates to match your fence.
These gates blend almost seamlessly with your woven steel fence weather it be panels, the kit or even galvanised. For self installation, gates are prefabricated with hinges and the latch attached, we include the posts, fixings and instructions, it couldn’t be simpler
See our new gate page for more information on our woven steel gates.
We were inspired by the first willow fence we replaced and there is appeal in the irony of an industrial material taking on such a fluid organic appearance. Exposed to the elements, your fence will soon weather to produce the trademark brown tones which bring a maturity to the landscape and provide an ideal backdrop to any scheme.
Being made completely of steel ensures a lifespan well in excess of 25 years and we stand by that with our 25 year guarantee.
Surprisingly a woven steel fence is around the same price as woven Willow. While the steel cost makes it a more expensive alternative to a standard timber fence, over the course of its lifetime a timber fence would need replacing a number of times.
Just let your fence weather naturally. We advise against any coating which adds a maintenance element. Ours is one of the only fences which gets better with age.
The weave allows some wind to filter through the fence while still providing privacy. Allowing air to pass through reduces the turbulence created by a solid barrier resulting in more effective protection.
An incidental advantage of a woven steel fence. Climbers are able to work their way through the weave without the addition of unsightly wires or trellis and being made of steel this will not cause any damage to the fence.
As steel is strong, flexible and resistant to rotting, there is an almost endless list of applications for woven steel fencing from curved boundary fences to formal raised beds and free standing screens.
Articles we have written that you may find of interest –
Woven steel fencing explained
Attaching a woven steel fence to a wall
What is Corten steel?
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