Recycled Plastic Fencing
Cut your long-term costs and shrink your project’s carbon footprint with fencing and fence posts made from our solid, 100% British Recycled Plastic lumber.
Recycled Plastic Fencing: Built to Last, Made in Britain
British Recycled Plastic fencing combines timeless design with long-term performance, offering a sustainable solution that never compromises on strength or style. Unlike traditional timber or metal, it won’t rot, rust, splinter, or degrade—even after decades of use.
Manufactured in the UK from 100% British Recycled Plastic lumber and powered by renewable energy, this fencing is fully recyclable at the end of its life and requires zero maintenance.
Perfect for schools, councils, conservation areas, car parks, playgrounds, and playing fields, every plastic posts installation is backed by our 25-year guarantee for total peace of mind.
Our artificial lumber fencing range includes:
- Fence rails, pales, and posts (available with a range of head shapes)
- Knee rail fencing
- Tongue and groove panels
⬇️ For Further artificial lumber Information, Please view our working tips and Technical information sheets.
Please note that there is a minimum order of £400+VAT for lumber. This is for a total lumber purchase, not per profile size.
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Fencing FAQ’s
Recycled plastic tongue and groove boards outperform timber in almost every way. They won’t rot, warp, crack, or splinter, even in damp or exposed environments. There’s no need for painting, staining, or regular maintenance, and they’re resistant to insects, fungi, and frost. Over time, they offer significant savings in upkeep and replacement costs—plus, they’re made from 100% British waste plastic, helping to reduce environmental impact.
Yes, fence panels can be cut to size, including those made by British Recycled Plastic. Our recycled plastic panels are easy to work with using standard tools like saws or power tools. Unlike wooden panels, they won’t splinter, warp, or degrade after cutting, ensuring a clean and durable finish.
For precise adjustments or custom installations, our support team is available to guide you through the process, helping you achieve the perfect fit for your fencing project
Traditional wooden fence panels often require treatment with preservatives or stains to protect against rot, pests, and weather damage. However, British Recycled Plastic fencing panels eliminate the need for treatments altogether.
Made from 100% recycled plastic, our fencing panels are naturally resistant to rot, moisture, and UV damage. They are completely maintenance-free, saving you time and effort while offering long-lasting durability. With no need for painting or staining, they provide a sustainable, hassle-free alternative to traditional wooden panels.
For a durable, eco-friendly, and low-maintenance solution, British Recycled Plastic fencing is an ideal choice for your garden. Unlike traditional wooden fencing, our recycled plastic fencing doesn’t rot, warp, or require regular treatments. It’s weatherproof, long-lasting, and available in a variety of styles to complement any garden design. Whether you need to secure your garden, create privacy, or simply add aesthetic appeal, British Recycled Plastic fencing offers a sustainable and hassle-free option that’s built to last for decades. Explore our range online and find the perfect fencing for your garden!
- Consistency: Reclaimed wood often varies in quality and size, whereas plastic lumber is uniform and reliable.
- Durability: Reclaimed wood is prone to rot, warping, and pests, but recycled plastic lumber lasts 50+ years without degradation.
- Maintenance: Reclaimed wood requires regular upkeep, while plastic lumber is virtually maintenance-free.
- Cost: Reclaimed wood can be costly due to sourcing and refinishing, while plastic lumber offers long-term value.
- Availability: Reclaimed wood supplies are limited, but recycled plastic lumber is consistently available in a range of sizes and styles.
For a durable, sustainable, and hassle-free alternative, British recycled plastic lumber is the superior choice over reclaimed wood.
Treated lumber is wood infused with chemicals to resist rot, insects, and decay, often used for outdoor projects. However, it has significant drawbacks compared to British recycled plastic lumber:
- Maintenance: Treated wood needs regular sealing or painting, while plastic lumber is maintenance-free.
- Environmental Impact: Treated lumber’s chemicals can leach into the soil, while recycled plastic lumber is more eco-friendly and sustainable.
- Durability: Treated wood warps and decays over time, but recycled plastic lumber lasts 50+ years without degrading.
- Cost: Treated wood’s upkeep and replacement make it more expensive long-term, whereas plastic lumber offers lasting value.
- Appearance: Treated wood fades and splits, while plastic lumber retains its colour and texture.
For a durable, low-maintenance, and sustainable choice, British Recycled Plastic lumber outperforms treated wood in every way.
This is unnecessary and not recommended as the material is chemically inert and the paint won’t penetrate the surface. British Recycled plastic lumber is designed to maintain its coloor and appearance without the need for painting, staining, or sealing. Its durable, UV-resistant surface resists fading, ensuring it looks great for years without additional maintenance
Yes, recycled plastic lumber is comparable in strength to traditional wood, and in many cases, it outperforms wood in durability. Unlike wood, it won’t rot, warp, splinter, or absorb moisture, making it an excellent choice for outdoor and heavy-duty applications. While natural wood may be prone to damage over time, our artifical lumber maintains its structural integrity even under harsh conditions, offering a long-lasting, low-maintenance alternative. It should be noted that it doesn’t have the same tensile proprties though, so unsupported wide spans are likely to be shorter. For projects requiring a reliable, sustainable material, British Recycled Plastic lumber is a strong and eco-friendly solution.
We would strongly recommend using stainless steel bolts and screws for any recycled plastic structure, whether boardwalks, platforms or anything else, otherwise the fixings will need replacing long before the planks, rails and posts
It is difficult and can be frustrating. We always advise drilling a pilot hole.
Yes, we can cut your material to your specified sizes for a small charge (see price list).
We strongly recommend using 100x100mm posts (RPL005) spaced at a maximum of 1.5 metres apart, centre to centre.
In many scenarios, recycled plastic lumber can be worked like hardwood, however it is worth noting that it should never be cut lengthwise. This is to do with differing tensions between the “skin” of the recycled plastic and the inside. Nor should deep notches over 50% of the width of the plank be cut into it. Cutting a notch into a lumber plank weakens it as would be the case with timber. Therefore if notched planks are integral to your design, we suggest this is only as part of a finished product which remains static, ie. not something which is regularly moved or dismantled.
It can be cut and drilled like hardwood, but please be aware that this means you will go through blades and drill bits more quickly than if you were working with treated pine.
You will need to do your own workings out based on what you need using our price and product list for the sizes. Having said that, our team are available to offer lots of advice to help you make the move from wood to recycled plastic.
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Our British-made recycled plastic tongue and groove boards are engineered to perform in the toughest environments, including demanding equestrian settings. Unlike timber, which can rot, warp, or absorb moisture, our 100% recycled plastic lumber is highly resistant to water, impact, and horse urine, ensuring exceptional durability and hygiene.
These low-maintenance, long-lasting boards keep stables, barns, and fencing strong, clean, and reliable for decades. Choosing British Recycled Plastic means investing in sustainable materials, lasting quality, and minimal upkeep—so you can focus more on caring for your horses.
Installation is straightforward and versatile: posts can be secured with concrete, mechanically driven, or surface-fixed, and the fencing can be tailored with two or more rails, face-fixed screws, or mortise and tenon joints.
Ideal for privacy screens, garden fencing, bin enclosures, boardwalks, and platform perimeters, our recycled plastic fencing system offers a robust, weather-resistant solution that retains its strength and appearance for decades.
Recycled Fencing Working Tips
View Our Technical Information for Using British Recycled Plastic for Fencing and Plastic Fence Posts
Expansion and Contraction
Recycled plastic artificial lumber expands and contracts around 5mm per metre for every 10 degrees Celsius change over around 12 degrees. Please allow for this by creating a 10mm – 15mm expansion gap between rail ends inside post joint and when drilling rails to posts. Drill holes should be slightly oversized (by approximately 3mm) to accept screws or, as an alternative method, insert a 10mm slot which will allow movement in the fencing.
Fully tighten all screws and then back screw half a turn anti-clockwise.
Use standard 3.1 metre lengths of rail by staggering the rail joints 1 metre to 1.55 metres (maximum) between posts. Rails should be fixed through the central post, for mortised types, to allow the two ends to float for expansion and contraction. Always pre-drill to prevent splitting and screw bolt together wherever possible.
Recommend sections
Posts
General fencing such as post and rail – All posts 100mm square x height required and an additional one third for below ground fixing. The general rule is two thirds above ground and one third below.
Birdsmouth (Knee Rail) fencing – 80mm square x 3100mm long or 100mm square x 3100mm long with a V cut.
We recommend that post centres should be no more than 1500mm although 1000mm is even better.
Rails
Either 50mm x 100mm or 50mm x 120mm rails for post and rail types that will either be face fixed or mortised. 40mm x 100mm or 40mm x 120mm rails for picket and pale or close board types and for Birdsmouth / knee rail types, 100mm square rails.
Pales
Use either 20x 100mm (available in 1200mm or 1800mm only), or 30mm x 100mm or 30mm x 150mm
