Description
Key Characteristics
- Natural durability - Sweet chestnut contains high levels of tannins, which act as a natural preservative. This makes it highly resistant to rot, fungi, and insects.
- No chemical treatment needed - Unlike many softwood fences, chestnut fencing is typically used untreated, making it environmentally friendly.
- Long lifespan - Properly installed chestnut fencing can last 15–25 years (or more depending on conditions)
- Rustic appearance - The wood has a warm, golden-brown tone that weathers to a silvery grey over time, blending well into natural landscapes.
- Flexible installation (for paling fencing) - Roll-out fencing can be easily shaped around curves and slopes.
Common Uses
- Garden boundaries
- Rural and agricultural fencing
- Woodland and park enclosures
- Coastal or exposed environments (due to weather resistance)
- Decorative landscaping
Advantages vs Other Fencing
- More sustainable than pressure-treated timber
- Lower maintenance
- Strong yet lightweight
- Visually softer than metal fencing
Specifications
Delivery
We offer free delivery on orders over £300 with no minimum order requirements to customers near our network of branches. Standard delivery is 2-3 working days. Our standard delivery fee is £15. To find out if we can deliver to you please enter your postcode when prompted. If you need more help please contact your local branch. Once you have placed your order one of our team from your local branch will be in touch to arrange a delivery date for you. We offer free next day delivery on smaller postable items such as screws, gloves and some tools on orders over £50. A postage cost of £5 applies for orders below this. These items can be delivered nationally by our trusted delivery partner DPD to most mainland UK addresses. We endeavour to ship all orders within 24hrs of receiving the order.Please see our delivery page below for further details.
Returns
If you’d like to return your goods, or part of your goods, please contact your local Elliotts branch to arrange this.Returns are accepted if defective or damaged (please contact us) or if the product is returned in new/unopened condition.Please see our returns page below for further details.
