DuraPost 48mm x 2700mm Galvanised Steel Post
Product Description
DuraPost 48mm x 2700mm Galvanised Steel Post
Transform your perimeter fencing standards and reinforce your property’s structural security with the DuraPost® 48mm x 2700mm Galvanised Steel Post. Expertly engineered as a heavy-duty, high-performance replacement for traditional timber or concrete, this commercial-grade steel post delivers a lightweight yet incredibly resilient backbone for residential boundaries and estate enclosures.
Optimised for blustery coastal areas, open landscapes, and bustling housing developments where long-term durability and wind-resistance are essential, this sleek upright features a low-profile aesthetic that integrates flawlessly into both modern and classic outdoor spaces.
Because every landscaping project presents distinct ground conditions, this versatile 2.7-metre steel post system is engineered for universal compatibility. Its unique H-shaped channel effortlessly accommodates a wide variety of fencing infill, making it easy to slide in or retro-fit standard timber closeboard panels, lap panels, or decorative European screens.
Features and Benefits
- Superior Wind Resistance: Proven to endure gale-force winds of up to 110 mph, this robust steel profile eliminates the warping, splitting, and snapping issues that plague timber posts during severe weather.
- Precision-Formed Steel: Cold-rolled from premium, high-tensile structural steel, the post provides immense rigidity while remaining up to 80% lighter than concrete. This drastically reduces on-site handling fatigue and speeds up installation times.
- Ultimate Rust Protection: Each upright is hot-dip galvanised as standard, creating a powerful, corrosion-resistant shield inside and out. The result is a completely rot-proof, maintenance-free boundary with an expected 25-year service life.
- Anti-Lift Security Design: The elegant H-channel neatly encloses the edges of your fence panels. This creates a secure, flush-fitting finish that prevents intruders from lifting the panels out from the outside.
- Eco-Friendly Construction: Unlike pressure-treated wood posts that leach chemicals into the ground or concrete that degrades over time, this 100% recyclable steel post can be cleanly repurposed at the end of its lifespan, minimising its environmental footprint.
Kit Contents
Our professional-grade steel fencing posts are supplied as standalone, high-performance structural components, arrive pre-drilled, and are ready for efficient installation:
DuraPost® 48mm x 2700mm Post: The primary cold-rolled, galvanised steel H-profile upright, complete with pre-punched holes for swift mechanical fixing of panels, gravel boards, or rails.
Versatile Applications
The 2700mm galvanised steel post is the ideal choice for high-strength perimeter security and professional landscaping across multiple applications, including:
- Exposed Garden Borders: Offering rock-solid stability for popular 5ft and 6ft fence heights in wind-swept, coastal, or storm-prone residential gardens.
- Commercial Site Boundaries: Establishing clean, secure perimeters around business parks, schools, and public sector properties requiring a low-maintenance solution.
- Sloping or Uneven Gradients: Allowing fencing contractors to easily step fence lines down hills and slopes while keeping a perfectly plumb structural line.
- Bespoke Closeboard Fencing: Acting as the heavy-duty framework for traditional feather-edge fencing assembled directly on-site.
Explore Complementary Products
The DuraPost® system pairs perfectly with our EchoGroove Lite acoustic fencing system as an alternative to timber or concrete posts. It is also an outstanding choice for standard timber panels, ensuring a long-lasting, rot-free installation.
Installation Tip: When installing DuraPost® for long, continuous runs of fencing or at heights above 1.8m, ensure the posts are set deeply into the ground for maximum stability. We recommend using three bags of post-mix per post hole.
Contact Us
Our friendly and helpful sales team is here to assist with any questions or technical queries you may have regarding these steel fence posts or any of our other ground protection and perimeter fencing items. We can be reached by phone on 01283 512 111, by email at sales@firstfence.co.uk, or through our online live chat service.
Specifications & Downloads
| Depth | 54mm |
| Total Height | 2700mm |
| Dig In Depth | Minimum 600mm |
| Width | 55mm |
| Weight | 8kg |
| Internal Width of Opening | 48mm |
| Post Type | Dig In |
| Material | Galvanised Steel |
Specifications & Downloads
| Depth | 54mm |
| Total Height | 2700mm |
| Dig In Depth | Minimum 600mm |
| Width | 55mm |
| Weight | 8kg |
| Internal Width of Opening | 48mm |
| Post Type | Dig In |
| Material | Galvanised Steel |
Product Description
DuraPost 48mm x 2700mm Galvanised Steel Post
Transform your perimeter fencing standards and reinforce your property’s structural security with the DuraPost® 48mm x 2700mm Galvanised Steel Post. Expertly engineered as a heavy-duty, high-performance replacement for traditional timber or concrete, this commercial-grade steel post delivers a lightweight yet incredibly resilient backbone for residential boundaries and estate enclosures.
Optimised for blustery coastal areas, open landscapes, and bustling housing developments where long-term durability and wind-resistance are essential, this sleek upright features a low-profile aesthetic that integrates flawlessly into both modern and classic outdoor spaces.
Because every landscaping project presents distinct ground conditions, this versatile 2.7-metre steel post system is engineered for universal compatibility. Its unique H-shaped channel effortlessly accommodates a wide variety of fencing infill, making it easy to slide in or retro-fit standard timber closeboard panels, lap panels, or decorative European screens.
Features and Benefits
- Superior Wind Resistance: Proven to endure gale-force winds of up to 110 mph, this robust steel profile eliminates the warping, splitting, and snapping issues that plague timber posts during severe weather.
- Precision-Formed Steel: Cold-rolled from premium, high-tensile structural steel, the post provides immense rigidity while remaining up to 80% lighter than concrete. This drastically reduces on-site handling fatigue and speeds up installation times.
- Ultimate Rust Protection: Each upright is hot-dip galvanised as standard, creating a powerful, corrosion-resistant shield inside and out. The result is a completely rot-proof, maintenance-free boundary with an expected 25-year service life.
- Anti-Lift Security Design: The elegant H-channel neatly encloses the edges of your fence panels. This creates a secure, flush-fitting finish that prevents intruders from lifting the panels out from the outside.
- Eco-Friendly Construction: Unlike pressure-treated wood posts that leach chemicals into the ground or concrete that degrades over time, this 100% recyclable steel post can be cleanly repurposed at the end of its lifespan, minimising its environmental footprint.
Kit Contents
Our professional-grade steel fencing posts are supplied as standalone, high-performance structural components, arrive pre-drilled, and are ready for efficient installation:
DuraPost® 48mm x 2700mm Post: The primary cold-rolled, galvanised steel H-profile upright, complete with pre-punched holes for swift mechanical fixing of panels, gravel boards, or rails.
Versatile Applications
The 2700mm galvanised steel post is the ideal choice for high-strength perimeter security and professional landscaping across multiple applications, including:
- Exposed Garden Borders: Offering rock-solid stability for popular 5ft and 6ft fence heights in wind-swept, coastal, or storm-prone residential gardens.
- Commercial Site Boundaries: Establishing clean, secure perimeters around business parks, schools, and public sector properties requiring a low-maintenance solution.
- Sloping or Uneven Gradients: Allowing fencing contractors to easily step fence lines down hills and slopes while keeping a perfectly plumb structural line.
- Bespoke Closeboard Fencing: Acting as the heavy-duty framework for traditional feather-edge fencing assembled directly on-site.
Explore Complementary Products
The DuraPost® system pairs perfectly with our EchoGroove Lite acoustic fencing system as an alternative to timber or concrete posts. It is also an outstanding choice for standard timber panels, ensuring a long-lasting, rot-free installation.
Installation Tip: When installing DuraPost® for long, continuous runs of fencing or at heights above 1.8m, ensure the posts are set deeply into the ground for maximum stability. We recommend using three bags of post-mix per post hole.
Contact Us
Our friendly and helpful sales team is here to assist with any questions or technical queries you may have regarding these steel fence posts or any of our other ground protection and perimeter fencing items. We can be reached by phone on 01283 512 111, by email at sales@firstfence.co.uk, or through our online live chat service.