Challenge

Situated close to a residential area, a new Morrisons supermarket in Folkestone required timber demarcation fencing to create a 200m boundary that provided privacy for overlooking residents.

Solution

Detailed in their 2020 strategy, the retail brand is committed to finding local solutions that benefit the wider local community. This reaches from sourcing to construction, and paired with the company’s sustainability goals, is one of the reasons they chose Jacksons Fencing to manufacture a fencing solution for the site and chose Kent based GHM Groundworks, who were already working on the project, to install them. Jacksons' HQ is located just over 10 miles away, therefore well-positioned to provide a solution.

Popular for their timeless design and solid construction, Jacksons' featherboard fence panels were installed around the car park. Featherboard panels are suited to both residential and commercial properties due to their attractive appearance and secure design. They are easy to install as they slide into slotted posts and are fixed in place by screwing through the post into the panel to provide extra security.

Outcome

Crafted from premium pressure-treated softwood timber with premium stainless steel fixings used throughout, the panels create a strong timber fence that increases privacy for the nearby residents, has an attractive aesthetic appeal and is guaranteed for 25 years.