Concrete Products

Although concrete posts and fencing materials may not be as visually appealing as wood, with a lifespan of around 25 years, they are practical alternatives to traditional wooden fencing. We offer a range of concrete posts, gravel boards, repair spurs, and concrete decking support posts.

Concrete Posts

Concrete posts are typically set in the ground and secured with either a dry ballast-cement mix (about 7 to 1 by volume, with no extra water added), rammed up around the post, or postmix (follow the instructions on the bag). The quantity required will depend on the hole size and depth. Try to keep the hole diameter fairly tight around the post; 200 to 250mm (8" to 10") is good. Generally, for any fence height, the hole should be a minimum of 600mm (2') deep. For fence heights over 1.5m we recommend that the hole depth is increased to a minimum of 750mm (2' 6").

Concrete Gravel Boards

Concrete Gravel boards for use under standard UK 6' (1.83m) panels are normally used with slotted concrete posts. Brackets are available for fitting to wooden posts, if required. Longer 2.885m concrete gravel boards are available for use with concrete mortised posts to fit under 3m bays of Closeboard. They can be cut down for shorter bays with specialised tools.

Concrete Repair Spurs

Concrete Spurs have a variety of uses. The main one being to repair fence posts that have rotted at ground level. They are attached to the post using coach bolts if you can get at both sides of the fence, or coach screws if access is limited to one side.

Transportation

Concrete fencing items can be quite brittle and crack or chip easily. They need to be transported lying flat and supported along the whole length, or they may crack during transit. Please handle with care. We strongly recommend that all items be checked at the time of collection or delivery.

Lifting

Safety note: All concrete items are heavy and should be lifted with care. Many require at least two people to lift.

Need some extra help?

For more information or help on any concrete products or to obtain a quote for your job please contact us or phone our Sales Team on 01892 864646.