Thursday, May 03, 2007

UK plunged into garden fence crisis

Staff at DIY firms are struggling to keep up with demand for garden fencing after a series of problems plunged the market into a mini-crisis.

Demand for the traditional "lap" fencing panels - a feature of countless gardens across the UK - has soared following wet and windy weather, while lower production in timber producing countries has reduced stocks.



DIY retailer B&Q said demand for the panels, which typically sell at between £15 and £20 a unit, is currently outstripping supply.

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins said demand for fence panels has been running at three times its usual levels.

A spokesman said: "This has caused some supply problems, but we are confident of meeting all demand by the end of this month."

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