It’s often said our homes are our castles, its where we like to feel safe and secure.

So, when we look to buy a new build house, it’s not just the house that we are looking at.

Without even realising it, we subconsciously look at the design and exclusivity of the development and how that will reflect on us, as individuals.

Consciously, we look at the value of the development, the parking arrangements, the garden, the room sizes, the public areas around the development and of course the price.

Launching Verti-Crete fencing and walling earlier this year, Paul Cartwright from Elite Precast Concrete knew that they had to develop a product that would not only serve the needs of the housebuilder, but also the house owner, which is why the concrete fencing product is not only decorative but is also cost effective, long lasting and requires the minimum of maintenance.

With the perimeter of most housing developments needing a fencing solution around them for either boundary, acoustic or security purposes, an easy to install, cost-effective, decorative fencing system serves the purposes of all stakeholders, including those of the local authority, the housebuilder and the homeowner.

If a fence falls into disrepair within 5 years, the housebuilder is usually blamed, Paul Cartwright says, “housebuilders can sometimes get a bad name for cutting corners during specification with costs, resulting in cheap developments that are bad for the environment, unsustainable and can also be dangerous.”

“Using cheap materials or poor installation can attract vandalism and reflect on the house prices in the area and result in replacements and repairs, with materials going to landfill and unhappy house owners.”

“Installing a secure fencing solution can prevent damage to the surrounding area, as well as offering a positive impression of the development. Investing in high quality fencing offers housebuilders a number of benefits: it can boost property demand and value, reduce snags and homebuyer complaints, reducing costs in the long-run and increase the reputation of the housebuilder.”

Paul goes on to say, “we knew that we wanted to develop a fencing solution that would be approved for use by housebuilders, National Highways, Network Rail and water companies, and Verti-Crete answered all the requirements we had.”

“Available with different finishes on both sides of the fencing, Verti-Crete offers savings in both time and cost and can give a development a complete project look. The ‘hollow core’ posts are placed over individual footings with rebar anchors, the wall panels are then inserted, and only when each section is squared and levelled are the posts filled with concrete. This secures the connection between the post and footing and allows for a more levelled, stable fence system.”

“Made from precast concrete, the Verti-Crete fence system weathers far better than wood or vinyl fencing and will not dent, corrode or be subject to weathering from the sun, making it perfect for housing developments”.

For more information on Elite’s Verti-Crete fencing and walling system please visit www.eliteprecast.co.uk/concrete-fencing-products/verti-crete-walling-and-fencing