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Fence Posts - things are changing


Historically timber fence


posts have always been prone to rot at ground level, the primary cause of both premature fence post failure and annoyance as the fence is normally perfectly serviceable. Then comes the expense of having to install a new fence and dispose of the old one. To make matters worse the EU banned the use of chrome and arsenic in timber preservatives in 2004 which, whilst obviously good for the environment,


resulted in Ground saving access solutions…


TPA is part of Vp plc and supplier of portable roadways, pedestrian walkways, bridging, barriers and fencing.


Its


aluminium ‘Traxpanel’ roadway system is widely used across a number of sectors providing safe and secure access to industry and public alike. By utilising ‘Traxpanels’ TPA is


able to create a formidable fence which is regularly used at festivals such as T in the Park and


Frontier Pitts manufacture


a range of automatic and manual barriers with boom lengths available up to 10 metres. The FBX and FB models of automatic barriers are available from their PC (Parking Control) range. The torque operated FBX model is 100% rated with boom lengths up to 6 metres, which is ideal for car park entry and exit lanes. The FBX is available with a lower folding skirt in boom lengths up to 5 metres and full height swivel skirts up to 3 metres.The torque operated FB model is available with a boom length up to 9 metres, with a heavy duty torque motor barrier suitable for wider apertures. The FB model is available with


Leeds/Reading. At the Leeds site, due to the undulating ground, steerable panels are inserted which allows the fence to follow the contours of the ground whilst the ‘T’ in the Park site requires nearly 8000 metres of security fencing plus perimeter roadways which takes three crews four weeks to install but does the job perfectly!


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replacement preservatives proving to be less effective. There have been reports of recent timber fence posts rotting through at ground level in as little as 3 years with un- happy customers forced to take legal action against fencing manufacturers and contractors alike.


Over the years timber fence


posts un-like so many other products have seen no development or innovation in fact they haven’t changed much. The only innovations have been


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Performance fencing up with the leaders


Metposts which isolate the post from ground contact and whilst they are used in some domestic applications they can prove to be an expensive option and are not especially suitable for agricultural or commercial applications. One product that was


developed 15 years ago to solve the age old problem of premature rot at ground level is Postsaver which is a dual layer sleeve system that is easily applied to the ground line section of any conventional round or square timber fence


Security awareness brings barrier boom


post,


the tough


polythene/bituminous lined sleeve acts as a physical barrier to decay and has been tested & proven in many challenging environments in both the USA and Europe over the last 15 years. Postsaver premium fence


posts prevent rot at ground level answering all the requirements of those looking for a fence post that should last as long as the rest of the fence.


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with a lower folding skirt in boom lengths up to 9 metres and full height swivel skirts up to 7.5 metres. For installation on a recent


a lower folding skirt in boom lengths up to 7.5 metres and full height swivel skirts up to 5.5 metres.


Frontier Pitts hydraulically


operated HB model of barrier has an exceptionally heavy-duty boom designed to withstand


high levels of pressure and vandalism. The HB is designed to secure apertures up to 10 metres wide. The HB model is available


project Frontier Pitts constructed a central island from Flexible Traffic Kerbing. The kerbing allowed for an easy and quick production of the central island which the barrier cabinets were installed on. The kerbing are also more economical depending on the site conditions. For more information on the complete Frontier Pitts range of automatic and manual barriers just use the reader enquiry service provided.


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Duralock are leaders in the field of sports and amenity fencing, with an international clientele from the USA through Europe and the Middle East to Japan, manufacturing in their own facilities and supplying PVC fencing to leading sports clubs,


exhaustive trials, Duralock offers only the


latest technology, UV-stabilised PVCu formulation of the highest quality, guaranteed for 15 years. Their material has added impact modifiers and UV inhibitors to protect the PVCu from the sun, giving an attractive, strong system which will not rot, warp, peel or crack. It is strong and durable, yet flexible in the event of collision.


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equestrian centres,


schools and local authorities. Backed by years of experience and experimentation,


with


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