{"product_id":"durapost-vista-composite-fence-boards","title":"DuraPost VISTA Composite Fence Boards – Special Order Colours – Pack of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost VISTA is a premium composite fencing system for contemporary gardens, landscaped spaces and design-led residential projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the horizontal capped-WPC boards that form the visible face of the fence. This listing covers the wider VISTA colour range, including special-order finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is VISTA for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVISTA is suited to homeowners investing in a modern garden, landscape designers specifying a coordinated low-maintenance boundary, and installers looking for a modular alternative to traditional timber fence panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are these boards?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e4 composite boards approximately 1.82m long\u003c\/strong\u003e. The boards stack horizontally inside a VISTA aluminium frame fitted between DuraPost Classic steel posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full approximately 6ft × 6ft bay requires \u003cstrong\u003e3 packs \/ 12 boards\u003c\/strong\u003e. These boards are therefore one component of the VISTA system, not a complete fence panel on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose VISTA?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean horizontal lines suited to contemporary garden design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapped composite construction for a consistent finish and improved UV stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo routine painting, staining or treating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoordinated aluminium framing and steel-post system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular construction that can be adapted for narrower final bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix board colours to suit different landscape and architectural schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do I need for one full VISTA bay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 packs of VISTA boards\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12 boards total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-vista-aluminium-infill-profile-set\"\u003eVISTA aluminium infill set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × bag of 16 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-vista-4-28mm-self-drilling-screws-special-order-packs\"\u003eVISTA 4 × 28mm self-drilling screws\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost Classic posts\u003c\/strong\u003e sized for the finished fence and site conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjoining bays share posts. Plan the entire run before ordering rather than treating each bay as an isolated panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the system go together?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall and align the DuraPost Classic posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the bottom aluminium profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the two side profiles into the post arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack the VISTA boards horizontally between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the system using the specified colour-matched 4 × 28mm screws, following the DuraPost fixing pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the top aluminium profile to complete the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant fitting details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow \u003cstrong\u003e2.5mm each side\u003c\/strong\u003e for composite expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirkdale states a board-height tolerance of up to \u003cstrong\u003e-2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the side profiles may need trimming to achieve a flush finished top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf no post hole aligns with the fixing position, pre-drill with a \u003cstrong\u003e5mm metal bit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use an impact driver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable board colours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraphite, Oyster, Teak, Slate, Ash and Cedar. The board colour does not have to match the aluminium framing: VISTA infills are available in Anthracite Grey, Olive Grey, Sepia Brown and Black, so the fence can be designed with either a coordinated or contrasting frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the boards be cut?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a narrower final bay, measure the actual opening after the posts are positioned, maintain the required expansion allowance, and cut the boards and aluminium profiles to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan the whole installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-fence-calculator\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWern-Wood DuraPost VISTA Fence Calculator \u0026amp; Kit Builder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for base quantities across the complete run, then select the required special-order finishes here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.birkdalesales.com\/product\/attachment\/B8271823\/DuraPost%20VISTA_TDS_2026_v6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eofficial DuraPost VISTA technical and fitting guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the manufacturer's current dimensions and fixing instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/durapost-composite-fencing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost fencing system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for Classic posts, U-Channels, gate components, caps and other accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuraPost","offers":[{"title":"Graphite","offer_id":57344579699012,"sku":"B826182A-FSC","price":40.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teak","offer_id":57344579731780,"sku":"B826182B-FSC","price":40.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oyster","offer_id":57344579764548,"sku":"B826182G-FSC","price":40.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cedar","offer_id":57344579797316,"sku":"B826182N-FSC","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ash","offer_id":57344579830084,"sku":"B826182C-FSC","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Slate","offer_id":57344579862852,"sku":"B8261823-FSC","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/durapost-vista-boards.png?v=1790685851","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/durapost-vista-composite-fence-boards","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}