The theft of fences is becoming increasingly common, but what can be done about it?
The Bolton News reported that a home in Breightmet had been repeatedly targeted.
Thai Albertoni-Simms revealed her mother’s home had been struck multiple times.
One some occasions fencing material had been recovered nearby.
And one time last year it was discovered burnt at the nearby Leverhulme Park.
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Following this a gardening expert has contacted The Bolton News and given tips on how to prevent your panels from being stolen.
Leigh Barnes, the garden expert at Jacksons Fencing, said it as becoming increasingly common.
He said: "Use timber posts.
"Timber posts are versatile in nature. They are easier to install, transport, and manoeuvre around the site and their natural timber aesthetic helps to blend with any style of fence panel and garden design.
"One of the main advantages of timber posts is their additional security benefits over their concrete counterparts. Using timber posts allows you to fix the panel to the post, securing the boundary. When using concrete posts, panels can be lifted out with minimal effort, and either stolen or replaced again with no evidence of unauthorised entry.
"However, there are timber posts on the market that do not have adequate protection from rot and insect attack, the two largest threats to timber posts. Timber posts should be pressure treated with a quality timber treatment to ensure they are suitable for ground contact. If you buy dip treated alternatives or posts with no guarantee it’s likely the product will fail after a few years as it succumbs to rot and insect attack. Correctly treated timber posts with a long lifetime guarantee will last just as long as concrete posts."
When buying any timber products always look for one that has been properly treated and has a long guarantee. Guarantees showcase how confident the manufacturer is in the longevity of their products."
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