insideKENT Magazine Issue 26 - May 2014 | Page 126

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Jacksons Fencing N E W S , T O P I C A L T R E A T S Tongue and Groove effect panels (horizontal) with premier square trellis topper panels As far as I’m concerned, May is the loveliest month of the year. The burgeoning buds burst into leaf and suddenly everything goes from looking like an old black and white movie, to a technicolour treat. It’s also one of the busiest months for us, as everyone suddenly has the same idea and leaps out into their garden with renewed vigour to tackle their spring projects, like creating a new deck or pergola, or replacing the rickety fencing. Every year we try different ways to encourage people to think ahead by making special offers of free delivery to beat the spring rush, but it still is a shock to the system when we hit record demands, yet again. This year has been even crazier than usual with the added rush for panels after all of the wicked winter storms. We’ve heard some amazing tales of panel shortages in the press, like this in the Telegraph (dated 24.3.14): “Gardeners have been hit by a A N D M O R E . . . There’s no shortage of panels at present, so no need for panic buying! national shortage of fences at the height of the DIY season – with panels changing hands for up to four times their usual price on the black market. Many DIY chains and hardware stores have run out of traditional lap fencing, which is being offered for up to £80 a panel to panic buyers…” panels currently sell at £41.90 (exc VAT & delivery). A little pricier than the usual DIY chain price, but when you consider Jacksons' panels are made from the best material, kiln dried, and use pressure treated softwood to give them a 25-year guarantee, it seems a no-brainer. Obvi ously these stories are sensationalised, but it’s crazy stuff if I ever have heard it. However, what I can say is that there is definitely no need to buy on the black market (wherever that is), as there is no such shortage at Jacksons; in fact, stocks of our very popular panels are abundant and available at their usual prices – not inflated ones. If you are in a position to spend more, look at what you could get for £80: Jacksons' premium panels, Tongue and Groove effect at 1.83m are £84.45 (exc. VAT & delivery). These are beautifully designed, with a morticed and tenoned frame for extra strength. What's more, the timber is planed all round and assembled with non-rust stainless steel fixings, not to mention the outstanding Jacksons' 25-year Jakcure guarantee. Why would you want to waste your money buying anything less? This isn’t just fencing – this is Jacksons Fencing! It is interesting to note that the stories mention panels being sold at four times their usual price of £80 – a cost that seems steep indeed, when you consider the inferior quality of fencing supplied by many DIY chains. Featherboard or closeboard is a bestseller: Jacksons' featherboard 1.83m [email protected] Win a pair of Sissinghurst Planters Enter Jacksons Fencing's free prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a pair of our lovely new Sissinghurst Square Planters. Simply log on to your local page as below, and follow the easy instructions on how to enter. The draw closes on 30th June 2014. www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/ashfordlocal 126