DuraPost 48mm x 2400mm Galvanised Steel Post
Product Description
DuraPost 48mm x 2400mm Galvanised Steel Post
Elevate your property’s structural fortitude and modernise your perimeter fencing with the DuraPost® 48mm x 2400mm Galvanised Steel Post. Specially engineered as a resilient, high-performance alternative to traditional wood or concrete uprights, this trade-grade steel post provides a lightweight yet unyielding backbone for domestic garden borders and secure estate enclosures.
Perfect for wind-swept coastal zones, open landscapes, and busy residential developments where long-term durability and structural integrity are primary concerns, this sleek fencing post offers a streamlined, low-profile aesthetic that blends seamlessly into both contemporary and traditional outdoor spaces.
We recognise that every landscaping project presents unique ground conditions, which is why this steel post system is designed for universal compatibility. This versatile 2.4-metre upright features an innovative H-shaped channel that accepts a wide array of fencing infill, allowing installers to easily slide in or retro-fit standard timber close board panels, overlap panels, or decorative European screens.
Features and Benefits
- High-Velocity Wind Defence: Rigorously tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 110 mph, this robust steel profile eliminates the structural twisting, warping, and snap-risks that plague timber posts under severe weather loads.
- Precision-Engineered Durability: Cold-rolled from high-strength, premium-grade structural steel, the post delivers immense structural rigidity while remaining up to 80% lighter than a concrete equivalent—drastically reducing on-site handling fatigue and accelerating installation times.
- Ultimate Corrosion Shield: Every steel post is hot-dip galvanised as standard to provide a tough, rust-resistant barrier inside and out, ensuring completely rot-proof performance and a maintenance-free 25-year service life.
- Anti-Intruder Security Profile: The elegant H-channel neatly encases the edges of your fence panels, creating an ultra-secure, flush-fitting boundary that prevents intruders from lifting out panels from the exterior.
- 100% Sustainable Construction: Unlike chemical-treated timber posts that leach preservatives into the soil or concrete that cracks and degrades over time, this fully recyclable steel post can be cleanly extracted and repurposed at the end of its life cycle.
Kit Contents
Our contractor-grade steel fence posts are supplied as standalone, high-performance structural components, pre-drilled and ready for a straightforward installation:
DuraPost® 48mm x 2400mm Post: The main cold-rolled, galvanised steel H-profile upright features pre-punched holes for easy mechanical fixing of panels, gravel boards, or rails.
Versatile Applications
The 2400mm galvanised steel post is a popular choice for high-strength perimeter security and professional landscaping across various sectors, including:
- Standard Residential Garden Borders: Providing rock-solid support for popular 4ft to 5ft fence panel configurations, leaving the ideal depth for secure below-ground anchoring.
- Low-Maintenance Housing Developments: Creating clean, secure lines around modern residential plots, schools, and commercial properties requiring long-lasting boundaries.
- Sloping or Terraced Terrains: Allowing fencing contractors to easily step fence lines down uneven gradients while maintaining a uniform, perfectly plumb structural line.
- Custom On-Site Fencing Frameworks: Serving as the heavy-duty spine for traditional rail-and-pale feather-edge fencing built from scratch on-site.
Explore Complementary Products
The DuraPost® system is ideal for use with our EchoGroove Lite acoustic fencing system as a durable alternative to timber or concrete posts. It is also an excellent choice for pairing with standard timber panels for a long-lasting, rot-free post installation.
Installation Tip: When using DuraPost® for long lengths of continuous fencing, ensure you dig your posts to the recommended depth to achieve a safe and secure installation. Use three bags of post mix per post hole for maximum stability.
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 | 2400mm |
| Dig In Depth | Minimum 600mm |
| Width | 55mm |
| Weight | 7.10kg |
| Internal Width of Opening | 48mm |
| Material | Galvanised Steel |
| Post Type | Dig In |
Specifications & Downloads
| Depth | 54mm |
| Total Height | 2400mm |
| Dig In Depth | Minimum 600mm |
| Width | 55mm |
| Weight | 7.10kg |
| Internal Width of Opening | 48mm |
| Material | Galvanised Steel |
| Post Type | Dig In |
Product Description
DuraPost 48mm x 2400mm Galvanised Steel Post
Elevate your property’s structural fortitude and modernise your perimeter fencing with the DuraPost® 48mm x 2400mm Galvanised Steel Post. Specially engineered as a resilient, high-performance alternative to traditional wood or concrete uprights, this trade-grade steel post provides a lightweight yet unyielding backbone for domestic garden borders and secure estate enclosures.
Perfect for wind-swept coastal zones, open landscapes, and busy residential developments where long-term durability and structural integrity are primary concerns, this sleek fencing post offers a streamlined, low-profile aesthetic that blends seamlessly into both contemporary and traditional outdoor spaces.
We recognise that every landscaping project presents unique ground conditions, which is why this steel post system is designed for universal compatibility. This versatile 2.4-metre upright features an innovative H-shaped channel that accepts a wide array of fencing infill, allowing installers to easily slide in or retro-fit standard timber close board panels, overlap panels, or decorative European screens.
Features and Benefits
- High-Velocity Wind Defence: Rigorously tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 110 mph, this robust steel profile eliminates the structural twisting, warping, and snap-risks that plague timber posts under severe weather loads.
- Precision-Engineered Durability: Cold-rolled from high-strength, premium-grade structural steel, the post delivers immense structural rigidity while remaining up to 80% lighter than a concrete equivalent—drastically reducing on-site handling fatigue and accelerating installation times.
- Ultimate Corrosion Shield: Every steel post is hot-dip galvanised as standard to provide a tough, rust-resistant barrier inside and out, ensuring completely rot-proof performance and a maintenance-free 25-year service life.
- Anti-Intruder Security Profile: The elegant H-channel neatly encases the edges of your fence panels, creating an ultra-secure, flush-fitting boundary that prevents intruders from lifting out panels from the exterior.
- 100% Sustainable Construction: Unlike chemical-treated timber posts that leach preservatives into the soil or concrete that cracks and degrades over time, this fully recyclable steel post can be cleanly extracted and repurposed at the end of its life cycle.
Kit Contents
Our contractor-grade steel fence posts are supplied as standalone, high-performance structural components, pre-drilled and ready for a straightforward installation:
DuraPost® 48mm x 2400mm Post: The main cold-rolled, galvanised steel H-profile upright features pre-punched holes for easy mechanical fixing of panels, gravel boards, or rails.
Versatile Applications
The 2400mm galvanised steel post is a popular choice for high-strength perimeter security and professional landscaping across various sectors, including:
- Standard Residential Garden Borders: Providing rock-solid support for popular 4ft to 5ft fence panel configurations, leaving the ideal depth for secure below-ground anchoring.
- Low-Maintenance Housing Developments: Creating clean, secure lines around modern residential plots, schools, and commercial properties requiring long-lasting boundaries.
- Sloping or Terraced Terrains: Allowing fencing contractors to easily step fence lines down uneven gradients while maintaining a uniform, perfectly plumb structural line.
- Custom On-Site Fencing Frameworks: Serving as the heavy-duty spine for traditional rail-and-pale feather-edge fencing built from scratch on-site.
Explore Complementary Products
The DuraPost® system is ideal for use with our EchoGroove Lite acoustic fencing system as a durable alternative to timber or concrete posts. It is also an excellent choice for pairing with standard timber panels for a long-lasting, rot-free post installation.
Installation Tip: When using DuraPost® for long lengths of continuous fencing, ensure you dig your posts to the recommended depth to achieve a safe and secure installation. Use three bags of post mix per post hole for maximum stability.
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.