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Stevens prides itself on providing quality, service and value - without compromise. Please take a few moments to view some examples of Stevens work in the examples and achievements sections. Most wattle designs are sleek and sturdy, built for strength and endurance. Each piece of wood used has been neatly trimmed and is of a uniform length and width. I love the look that other wattle builders achieve! When building a larger, sturdier garden fence, you can use limbs up to three or four inches, as long as you can dig a hole big enough.
You can also refer to these as “uprights,”“stakes,” or “staves.”. If you’re looking up additional resources on how to build with wattle, you might see them mentioned by either name. This is so they actually drive into the ground when you hit them, rather than merely frustrating you half to death. 3. Cut Your Wattle Fence Weavers Unless you already own them, power tools will not usually be required for this simple garden project. 1. Mark Out the Position of Your Fence Wattle is an ancient termfor frames, walls, fences, and roofs made by weaving together twigs and branches. These structures were so vital and ubiquitous that they have a noun (the one they share with loose facial skin in poultry, also called wattle, but that’s another topic). But if it's not accessible to you, Sweet Chestnut is also another good alternative to willows. Cut the branches from the trees without breaking them. Gather the bundles into a big pile. Step 2 - Drilling and Necessary Groundwork
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I have been crafting various coppice products, specialising in woven hazel wattle hurdles and continuous woven hazel fencing, in Suffolk since 1998. Hurdle fencing makes a very attractive natural fence or screen for your garden and is very durable and resilient to the wind. They can also be used for decorative interior ceiling and wall finishes. I also undertake many aspects of hedgerow management including hedge laying, and supply coppiced material for several uses including riverbank restoration. If that fails too, you can find them cheap on the garden market. I should repeat that although there are woody species that are more convenient for the purpose than the others, you can use any branches flexible enough to be woven into a fence. It is best to choose green, freshly cut wood, which will be pliable and more easy to weave through your structure. Making Design Decisions Fun fact:In Australia, Acacias were named Wattlesby the early British settlers because they used the branches for building huts with the wattle and daub method.
That daub is made of a mixture of cow or horse manure, clay, and straw. It’s remarkably effective as a building material, but as you can imagine, it’s a bit, um, fragrant to work with. Since my dog can get over the lower section, I’ll create another, taller section behind the shorter one. It should take me a few hours is all. A gentleman on YouTube named Clive Smith in the UK can teach you how to make movable sections of fence. These can be used to shore up weak places or as garden gates. Wattle is a type of construction material made from woven plant matter. It has traditionally been used to create barrier fences, as well as walls for dwellings. In fact, people have been making “wattle and daub” houses for at least 6,000 years now. Newly cut, green wood is best and easiest. Willow is an exception as it can be soaked to become more supple. Use thin, long branches -or- larger saplings that are cut down the center (cleft) as ‘weavers’. (See video below on how to cleft a sapling.) The saplings you choose should belong enough to weave around at least three stakes (preferably more)for stability.
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The stake length (height)depends on the desired fence height. But don’t forget to account for the part that will go into the ground! I’ve always loved the traditional wattle style in the Balkans called plot.The broad old hardwood fencing boards are used instead of stakes and wattle weaving only at the top portion of the fence (those several rows of wattle rails are keeping the entire thing together!) Do you have a lovely garden, but frustrated over little produce thieves? You also want a robust fence but do not want to invest too much? We have the perfect solution for you- a wattle fence. Remember, each time you place a new weaving branch, you MUST follow the pattern of behind-in-front-behind-in-front. This pattern is what provides strength for your garden fence.
Map out where you’re going to place the posts before you start. This way you end up with neat, tidy lines, rather than something that looks like a toddler’s scrawl. Not all wood is created equal when it comes to wattle fencing. You want a wood that will stand up to age and weather without becoming too brittle. If you only need your cheap garden fence to stand up for the growing season, you can pretty much use whatever you want. Once you’re done with the temporary fencing, dismantle it and toss it into your hugelkultur beds. To learn about building a hugelkultur garden, please visit this link from Joybilee Farm. If you are making a portable fence, you can use a wooden pole of the same length as the panel. You need to drill around 6 to 8 holes into the panels to ensure the resultant structure is firm in its place. Step 3 - Wattle Fence Construction If you’re making your fence during a dry period or a drought spell, you can soak the ground a few hours before stake installation.Now it’s time to pound the stakes into the ground. The space between each stake depends on the fence design, but they should be at least a foot apart. Of course, one of the first steps in making a wattle fence is choosing your wood. The wood you choose to use will have an impact on how strong and sturdy your fencing will be. Over time, it was used regularly throughout Victorian gardens as a separating barrier. In addition, it’s a perfect growing structure for climbing roses and perennials. These include Solanum, Clematis, Lathyrus and the perfectly formed half-hardy Thunbergia alata (a personal favourite of mine). What you Need to Make a Sturdy Wattle Fence
Continue this for the remaining length of your fence, so you will have a complete fence length of about 6 weavers high. You should also consider how ‘rustic’ you would like your fencing to look. Personally, I like the rustic look. I therefore decided to keep the bark on, and use a range of different wood types. If you prefer a neater and more streamline look, you may prefer to remove the bark and/or opt for just one or two wood types. You may also look for greater uniformity in the branches that you choose. A Step By Step Guide To Building Your Wattle Fence At this point, you may wish to remove the bark from some or all of your weavers. Removing the bark from some and leaving it on others would allow you to create a range of interesting decorative effects. If you are splitting your branches, this is also a good time to undertake this work. 4. Begin Weaving Your Branches Between The Stakes Weaving the first few branches. Foraging is the cheapest option, of course – I’m guessing that’s not an option for you? Try to think of materials that are similar but more available near you. Have you tried looking for bamboo bundles? What about other materials like Halyard rope for ship rigging? Of course, the cost increases might not be palatable to you.
Once you’ve mapped out the general shape of your fence, get the chalk spray paint and measuring tape. Spray a spot on the ground every foot or so (as mentioned) so your posts are consistently spaced. These are the prefect fence alternatives to the modern options that are expensive and often unsightly and "try hard". What Materials are Used for Making a Sturdy Wattle Fence?
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