Birkdale has added a new colour to its DuraPost® URBAN Slatted Composite Panel range in response to customer demand.

The UK’s fencing and gate accessories manufacturer developed the new light grey panel offers a fencing solution so that it mimics the appearance of timber without any of the maintenance requirements.

Already available in natural, charcoal and brown, the slatted panel consists of six composite boards and two horizontal u-shaped rails at the top and base of the panel.

John Abernethie, CEO at Birkdale, says: “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 long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing fencing solution.”

The boards are manufactured using 60 to 70% recycled materials including a combination of HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and rice husks, a natural biproduct 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.

This is then nanocoated and powder coated for ultimate weather protection and 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.

To learn more about the URBAN Slatted Panel and the wider DuraPost® range, please visit their website.