This is the first part of our fencing series which gets down to the nitty gritty of what we know best here at Owatrol – protecting your wood. The first thing to say is that we would always recommend first treating new wood with our new wood protection Seasonite and then allowing it to weather […]
In this part of our fencing guide we’ll be explaining how to erect a closeboard (featheredge) fence. This can be more taxing than a standard lap panel fence and as such some people may choose to have it installed by a professional. However, this can be extremely expensive and with the right guidance you should […]
In the next two posts in our series we will be shedding some light on how to physically get your fence up. In this post we’ll be explaining how to put up a standard lap panel fence (assuming you’ve put up the posts already – see our guide to setting in fence posts earlier in […]
In the previous two posts in our fencing series we  discussed both choosing the right fence posts and how to set them correctly for your fence panels. In this next part we will be discussing the different types of fence panels and why they might be right or wrong for you. There are many things […]
Hopefully having read our previous post in this fencing series, you are now armed with the knowledge of which fence posts you want for your project so the next question must be how on earth do I get them in the ground? The simple answer is of course – dig a hole and put them […]
With the recent storms in the UK and with the weather now seemingly on the up (fingers crossed!), many families will be thinking about making repairs to damaged fencing or even replacing a fence altogether. Looking at the available options can leave you reeling as there seem to be so many things to consider, and […]
We know that Owatrol solutions can save you time and money and help you to achieve a superior finish on your DIY and decorating jobs but it’s always great to be able to show you other people agreeing with us! Their comprehensive list of top tips for DIYers gives great suggestions for many common dilemmas […]
We recently received these pictures from Angela, an Owatrol customer delighted with the results she achieved in tackling a persistent damp problem in the porches of her Victorian holiday let properties. The damp was causing the paint in the porches to peel drastically and it looked very unsightly. She was recommended to mix some Owatrol […]
When taking on a job at home or work, big or small it is often the case that the most time consuming part is the preparation. Added to which, it is often the most tedious and labour-intensive part and can often result in a lot of procrastination, many excuses and ultimately the job not being […]
At Owatrol we are always delighted to work alongside other leading companies in our field to deliver outstanding quality and professional finish. Our products have recently helped to complete a project on the Welsh Ffestiniog heritage railway alongside products from Silva Timber, a provider of speciality wood products. The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent […]
