GARDEN DESIGN
BIRKDALE LAUNCHES NEW LIGHT GREY URBAN SLATTED PANEL
Birkdale , the UK ’ s leading fencing and gate accessories manufacturer , has added a new colour to its DuraPost ® URBAN Slatted Composite Panel range . Developed in response to customer demand – the new Light Grey Panel offers a contemporary fencing solution that mimics the appearance of timber without any of the maintenance requirements .
Already available in Natural , Charcoal and Brown , the new Light Grey DuraPost ® URBAN Slatted Panel consists of six composite boards and two horizontal u-shaped rails at the top and base of the panel . The boards are manufactured using 60 to 70 % recycled materials including a combination of HDPE ( high-density polyethylene ) and rice husks – a natural bi-product from the rice industry . This stable material will not warp or degrade over time , unlike timber , and it does not need to be painted or treated .
Furthermore , the panels have been tested to EN 1794-1-2018 and , to maximise longevity , the rails are made from galvanised steel – a strong , light and highly durable material – which is then nanocoated and powder coated for ultimate weather protection . As a result , Birkdale can guarantee its DuraPost ® URBAN Slatted Panels for up to 15 years .
What ’ s more , the versatile panels can be used either horizontally or vertically . When paired with DuraPost ® steel fence posts , a striking and contemporary solution can be achieved that will continue to look good long after traditional timber and concrete fencing systems have degraded .
John Abernethie , CEO at Birkdale , commented : “ We are delighted to expand our stylish DuraPost ® URBAN Slatted Panel range to provide even greater design flexibility . We highly value customer feedback and are always looking to improve and evolve our fencing range to ensure that we offer everything required to build a longlasting and aesthetically pleasing fencing solution .”
To learn more about the URBAN Slatted Panel and the wider
DuraPost ® range , please visit : www . birkdalesales . com
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