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Composite fencing

Composite fencing is the answer for anyone tired of sanding, staining and swapping out rotten panels. It gives a garden the warmth of timber and then looks after itself.

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Composite fencing

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Ben fits composite fencing across South Wales — a wood-plastic board that will not rot, warp, splinter or fade, with the colour running right through so it stays consistent for decades. An occasional wash is the entire upkeep: no annual stain or sealer, no greying, no replacement panels. In the Welsh damp, where timber is always fighting rot, that resistance is a genuine advantage.

It costs more than timber to fit, and that is the honest trade. But over its life it usually works out the cheaper option once you add up years of stain, sealer and the odd replaced panel a timber fence quietly asks for — most people are ahead within about ten years, and have spent no weekends sanding in between. It is the fit-and-forget choice.

Ben fits composite in a range of greys and wood tones, and can match composite fencing to composite decking for one clean, modern look across the whole garden. The posts and groundwork are built to the same standard as any quality fence — set deep and concreted — because a low-maintenance board still needs a fence that holds. Ask for a composite quote on the free site visit and he will show you the boards.

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Composite fencing questions, answered

How long does composite fencing last?

Composite fencing typically lasts 30–40 years with barely any upkeep — it will not rot, warp, splinter or fade, and the colour runs through the board. Compare that to 10–20 years for timber that needs treating every year or two. The boards outlast several timber fences over their life, which is much of why the maths works out.

Is composite fencing better than timber?

It depends what you value. Composite is dearer up front but never needs painting or staining, resists rot and fading, and lasts decades — the fit-and-forget choice. Timber is cheaper and looks naturally warm but wants yearly care and lasts less long. For low maintenance and Welsh weather, composite wins; for budget and natural feel, timber. Ben fits both and gives a straight steer.

Can you match composite fencing to decking?

Yes — Ben fits composite fencing and composite decking in coordinating greys and wood tones for one clean, consistent look across the whole garden. Doing both as one job means the colours and finishes line up properly rather than nearly matching.

More on our common questions page.

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