EchoGroove Lite 2.4m x 1.8m Wide UC4 Reflective Noise Reduction Panel

A key product in First Fence's extensive timber acoustic fencing range, EchoGroove Lite offers an exceptional blend of performance and simplicity. It is engineered to provide outstanding sound reflection and long-term durability, with solid pine interlocking panels that create a robust, seamless finish. The system is designed for straightforward installation to save time and effort; its versatile panels can be fixed to timber posts or slotted neatly into concrete or DuraPost® systems, making it the ideal solution for any landscape, including sloped and uneven ground.

Key Features

Pre-Assembled Solid Panels: The panels arrive pre-assembled from solid, interlocking timber boards, forming a seamless barrier

Pressure-Treated Timber: The wood is industrially treated with a high-quality preservative (TANALITH) to protect it from rot, fungal decay, and insect attack.  This type of treated timber is graded UC4 and is ideal for in-ground contact.

Integrated Gravel Board: A built-in timber gravel board at the base of the panel designed to be in contact with the ground, protecting the main body of the fence from moisture and decay.

Standardised Dimensions: Panels come in a standard width (e.g., 1.829m / 6ft) with a choice of heights, making planning and purchasing straightforward.

Versatile Post Compatibility: Designed to be easily installed with both traditional timber posts, slotted concrete posts or DuraPosts®.

Surface Incising: Essential ground-contact elements such as posts and gravel boards are lightly scored to help the wood preservative penetrate more deeply, boosting durability

Benefits

Effective Noise Reduction: The primary benefit. The high mass and solid construction reflect sound waves, significantly reducing noise from sources like traffic, neighbours, and commercial activity. This creates a more peaceful and private outdoor environment. This product meets Highways England's requirement of Acoustic Test BN EN 1793 to provide a noise reduction of 25dB providing a rating of B3 - the highest rating possible.

Speed and Ease of Installation: Because the panels are pre-assembled, installation is much faster than building a fence from individual components. This reduces labour costs and makes it a viable DIY project for many.

Excellent Durability & Long Lifespan: The pressure treatment and robust design ensure a long service life (e.g., 15 years), protecting your investment and minimising the need for repairs or replacements.

Low Maintenance: The preservative treatment protects the timber for years, removing the need for annual staining or treating that is required with untreated wood.

Aesthetic Appeal: The solid wood construction provides a natural and traditional look that enhances the appearance of a property, which can be further customised with options like a trellis top.

Applications

The EchoGroove Lite panel is highly effective in mitigating road traffic noise, creating a peaceful barrier for homes and gardens situated near busy roads. By significantly reducing constant traffic sounds, it helps restore tranquillity to outdoor living spaces.

For properties located close to train lines, the panels are ideal for dampening railway noise. Their robust, reflective design helps reduce the loud, intermittent disturbances of passing trains, improving comfort and quality of life. They are also perfect for enhancing garden privacy, transforming outdoor areas into secluded retreats. By blocking noise from neighbouring patios, hot tubs, and children’s play areas, the panels allow you to enjoy a more relaxing environment.

The system can be used for screening household equipment, such as air conditioning units, heat pumps, or pool machinery. This helps conceal and quieten noisy installations while maintaining a neat garden appearance. In the hospitality sector, the panels support pubs, cafés, and restaurants by managing noise from beer gardens and outdoor seating areas. This ensures a pleasant atmosphere for customers while keeping noise levels respectful for nearby residents.

They also provide valuable solutions for retail and commercial sites, where they act as barriers to shield homes from the noise of car parks, loading bays, and everyday operational activity. Within schools and nurseries, the panels enhance educational facilities by protecting playgrounds from external traffic noise while helping to contain sound within the boundary for a safer, quieter learning environment.

Finally, they are effective in industrial and infrastructure settings, offering acoustic screening that protects residential communities from the noise of light industrial estates, substations, and other utility sites.

Installation 

As this panel comes ready assembled, installation is relatively simple.  This panel is compatible with either timber, concrete or DuraPosts®.  This is a dig in product that will need to be concreted into the ground; an assessment will be required to ascertain the product required.

These panels can be painted with a breathable stain or paint. Before you begin, clear all vegetation from the planned fence line. For long-term durability, ensure the posts are installed in well-drained ground and not in areas with standing water.

The timber acoustic barriers have a 15 years desired service life offered by the manufacturer and are designed to be maintenance free, following a correct installation. A consultation with a structural engineer is required to verify wind loading suitability for your specific site.

The EchoGroove Lite system is also available in a 1.5m, 1.8m, and 2.0m height.  First Fence has a line of heavier duty products measuring 2.4m and 3.0m in width and measuring from 1.8m to 10.0m in height.  These are available in EchoGroove, EchoReflect and EchoAbsorb styles.

Explore Other Products

First Fence also has a range called EchoReflect and EchoAbsorb, why not take a look today? Also available is a range of Sound Absorption Barriers and accessories.

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