How to be Eco-Friendly When Removing an Old Timber Fence
You may think a lot about how to be eco-friendly when choosing new fencing options, but what about when your fence is sadly in need of replacing? Before calling those fencing contractors it’s a good idea to think just what you can do with that old fence to keep it out of landfill.
There are many things you can do with old fences, but much depends on what the fence is made of. Timber is the most versatile material, so has the most options when it comes to repurposing. There is absolutely no need to send an old timber fence to landfill when it can live again as something else.
Here are some tips for re-using timber from a fence.
- Don’t just pull up those timber posts and knock down the palings for nothing. At the very least, if you or one of your friends has a fireplace, the timber in the fence can be used for firewood.
- You could keep the timber stacked up ready to take on camping holiday to places where you provide your own firewood.
- If allowed, use it to light fires in the backyard at night to toast marshmallows. Kids love this kind of thing.
- Have the good parts cut up to use for a dog kennel or cubby house.
- Offer it to the local wood turners association for recycling.