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Made in Norway
At the forefront of fences Module-based fences tailored to each customer’s dreams and needs are at the core of Norwegian family-run business Forefence. Founded, designed and produced in Norway, Forefence aims to provide stylish, high-quality fences and railings in the most robust materials, in order to meet extreme weather conditions.
glass, a rustic look with wood and composite, a nautical feel with canvas, or even a mixture of materials, styles and colours.
By Alyssa Nilsen
Their designs, protected under the World Intellectual Property Organisation, are easily recognisable – with sturdy, minimalist Sintef-tested poles, constructed to allow wider glass surfaces (thus less obstruction of view), while holding materials of various sizes and thicknesses securely in place. The system is able to withstand the ever-changing Norwegian climate of wide-ranging temperatures, winter storms and shifting spring and autumn weather. The system also allows for variety in the form of changeable panels, which can be switched to update the look of the fence.
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Forefence was founded in 2012, when spouses Ylva and Bård Meltvedt found themselves struggling to locate fences with the quality, look and longevity they wanted. Realising there was a gap in the market, and with backgrounds in product development, marketing, law and art, the couple decided it was the perfect time to start something new. Ten years later, Forefence is renowned for its adjustable, module-based fences and railings made from sustainable, high-quality materials. Forefence provides solutions for all, whether you want a modern and minimalist look in steel and 86 |
Issue 144
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July 2022
Fences that last a lifetime
“When you build a fence through modules, it’s easy to tailor it to each custom-
