{"product_id":"durapost-urban-slatted-composite-fence-boards","title":"DuraPost URBAN Slatted Composite Fence Boards – 6ft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost URBAN is a premium slatted composite fencing system designed for contemporary gardens where the warmth of a timber-style finish is wanted without building the fence from individual timber battens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide composite boards create a strong linear design and can be installed horizontally or vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is URBAN for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eURBAN suits homeowners investing in a modern garden, garden designers looking for a bold slatted boundary, and installers who want a coordinated composite system rather than constructing a batten fence piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are these boards?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach URBAN board is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1830mm long × 306mm high × 45mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e. The standard Birkdale pack contains two boards. A complete approximately 1.83m × 1.83m bay uses \u003cstrong\u003e6 boards in total — 3 packs of 2\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boards connect together as a modular slatted panel and are contained by a dedicated top and bottom rail set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do I need for one complete URBAN bay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 packs of URBAN boards\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6 boards total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-urban-rail-set\"\u003eURBAN rail set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — top and bottom rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost posts\u003c\/strong\u003e for the complete fence run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 × M4 × 30mm square-drive screws\u003c\/strong\u003e for the standard panel arrangement shown by Birkdale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjoining bays share posts, so calculate the whole fence rather than ordering two posts for every bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHorizontal or vertical?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth are supported.\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal installation creates the strongest visual width and works particularly well in contemporary gardens. Vertical installation gives the same material a very different architectural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirkdale notes that the horizontal arrangement changes the effective finished dimensions slightly, so use a full URBAN board to gauge the post spacing rather than relying only on nominal dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the horizontal system go together?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet the posts using the bottom rail as the spacing gauge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit the bottom rail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the composite boards into the rail\u003c\/strong\u003e with the tongue-and-groove edges engaged tightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngage the final boards\u003c\/strong\u003e using the installation sequence shown in the DuraPost guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the top rail\u003c\/strong\u003e over the completed stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix through the posts into the rail ends.\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional side fixings can be added where required by the installation detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose URBAN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary slatted appearance without constructing the elevation from dozens of separate battens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite boards manufactured from rice husk and recycled HDPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be installed horizontally or vertically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated powder-coated galvanised-steel top and bottom rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with DuraPost and, according to Birkdale, suitable timber or concrete post arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow routine maintenance compared with a timber slatted fence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow strong is the system?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirkdale's URBAN technical sheet records durability testing to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 1794-1:2018\u003c\/strong\u003e using an 1800 × 1800mm bay with 2.4m DuraPosts set 600mm into the ground. The stated test included wind speeds up to 110mph and a 625kg static load. This test relates to the specified complete test assembly rather than an individual board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage before installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore composite boards flat, dry and off the ground with even support underneath. This helps prevent the long boards taking a bend before they are installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.birkdalesales.com\/content\/files\/home%20page%20images\/urban\/dp_urban_composite_tds_%26_instructions_14.07.22_v2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eofficial DuraPost URBAN technical sheet and installation guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the manufacturer's fixing sequence and dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/durapost-composite-fencing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for posts, rails, caps and related accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuraPost","offers":[{"title":"Natural – Pack of 1","offer_id":57344587235652,"sku":"B835183G-FSC","price":36.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light Grey – Pack of 1","offer_id":57344587268420,"sku":"B835183C-FSC","price":36.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown – Pack of 2","offer_id":57344587301188,"sku":"B835183B","price":73.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal – Pack of 1","offer_id":57344587333956,"sku":"B835183A-FSC","price":36.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/upload-1790695212097.png?v=1790695215","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/durapost-urban-slatted-composite-fence-boards","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}