DIY fencing made easy with Durapost®
Design sleek and stylish fencing with DuraPost®
DuraPost® is a stylish, secure and easy to install fence post system suitable for virtually any type of fencing, designed to address the pitfalls of traditional concrete and timber fence posts.
Manufactured in the UK from galvanised steel which has been cold-rolled, giving it incredible strength, but lightweight compared to concrete or timber posts.
Unlike timber and concreate DuraPost® doesn't require regular painting, staining or sealing to keep it looking good. Resistant to rust, rot, it will not warp or crack and is guaranteed for up to 25 years.
Whether your DIY project is creating an outdoor dining area for summer entertaining, creating kerb appeal to improve your property value or simply hiding unsightly wheelie bins, DuraPost® has the solution for you.
Installing Durapost® couldn't be easier.
DuraPost® is 80% lighter than a concrete post and designed to be installed by one person; with its unique, 'H'-shaped design which allows virtually any type of fence panel or board to be attached, including our Urban and Vento composite fence panels, offering you a maintenance-free fencing solution.
How strong is DuraPost® steel fence posts?
The main advantages of steel fencing posts over concrete or timber are their strength and durability. DuraPost® is manufactured in the UK from galvanised steel which has been cold-rolled, giving it incredible strength.
DuraPost® is also incredibly durable - while a typical wooden fence post (even if pressure treated) may have a lifespan of 10 years, DuraPost® will not weather or rust and has a 25 year guarantee, built to last even longer than that.
DuraPost® Comparison between concrete and timber fence posts
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2.4m fence post comparison between concrete and timber fence posts
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Durapost® 2.4m fence post comparison between concrete and timber fence posts |
Winner
Durapost® Classic Steel Post |
Concrete Post |
Timber 4” Post |
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Average Lifespan |
25+ years |
15 years |
4-8 years |
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Weight |
7.1 kg |
44 kg |
14 kg |
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Quality |
Precision engineered in the UK with QC Checks by Birkdale |
Variety of manufacturers & inconsistency |
Varying growth time & supply treatment issues |
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Embodied Carbon |
Made from recycled steel |
Heavy carbon impact due to weight |
Varying growth time & supply treatment issues |
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Recyclability |
Fully recyclable |
Not recyclable (unless rebar can be separated) |
Not recyclable |
Step by step to DIY success
The Durapost® team are here to help. Just follow these simple steps.
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Download our brochure
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Order your free sample so you can test the quality
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Buy DuraPost® from a local stockist or our online store
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Follow our installation guide videos to help you with your project
Download the DuraPost® brochure. This gives you all the information you need about the products in the range and the benefits of using DuraPost®
Search our list of approved Durapost® stockists and make your enquirey.
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