Frequently asked questions

Woven steel offers the ultimate in strong, weatherproof fencing. With posts every 600mm (instead of 1.8m typical of timber fencing) and flat bars woven around each post for extra strength, Rusti is so robust that it is engineer-approved for retaining walls. Even at 3m high, wind will pass through the fence, not blow it over, and plants can climb easily up the small gaps in the weave without the need for trellis. Steel fencing needs zero maintenance but rusts naturally, improving over time as a beautiful and protective orange patina forms, providing an architecturally striking addition to any garden.

Every job is bespoke and assembled on site by hand. Mild steel posts are driven by hand into the ground every 600mm using a metal upright tube. Flat steel bars are then woven between the poles to the exact height and space required, then finished with a weld on every joint to create the strongest and most stable fencing on the market. It's faster than erecting timber fencing.

We estimate about 12 months but the rusting process depends on location; if your property is by the coast it will rust much faster than inland. We are also able to accelerate the rusting process — just ask us.

Our flat bars are 3mm wide which will take decades to corrode — with your fence simply improving during that time. For extra peace of mind, all of our products, from strong and durable fencing to planters, retaining walls and steel edging come with a 25-year guarantee.

Everything we create is bespoke, beautifully detailed to fit each client's exact requirements. While a typical boundary fence is 2m, we can build Rusti fencing up to 3m or as little as 30cm, depending on your needs. Our steel fencing follows the contours of the land, so whether your garden is flat or on a hillside, whether you need curves or even circular shapes, we can create the perfect boundary or retaining wall for you. Our steel edging and woven steel planters are made in exactly the same way. 

Woven steel fencing is fire-proof, weatherproof and maintenance-free. Steel fencing won't shrink or expand with the seasons and is many times stronger than timber. Steel fencing is faster to build and requires zero maintenance — ever. We can curve, step and lower our uniquely weatherproof fencing gradually, to trace the contours of your garden. By contrast, timber fencing panels are rigid, held between posts concreted into the ground. The panels create a sail in the wind that can blow over, and posts move as the ground shrinks and expands with the seasons. Timber fencing warps over time and needs regular, costly and time-consuming maintenance. Woven willow fences might look beautiful but they simply don't stand the test of time. 

Rusti founders Oli and Brodie have backgrounds in construction, design, sculpture and garden landscaping. Since 2020 we have undertaken a huge variety of projects from building swimming pools and patios to installing coastal fencing, planters in rural spaces to retaining walls. 

Call the team at Rusti on 01329 729030 or email oli@rusti.uk