{"product_id":"estate-fencing-post-flat-top-25x8mm-flat-rails","title":"Estate Fencing Post 2m, Flat Top, 40 x 12mm Bar, Slotted for 25 x 8mm Flat Rails","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2m traditional estate fencing post in 40 x 12mm solid steel bar, with a plain flat top and slots for 25 x 8mm flat rails.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the post for building classic estate railings the old way: the posts are driven into the ground and the rails run straight through them. Of its 2m length, the lower 800mm is meant to go into the ground, leaving 1.2m standing, which gives a post this slim real stability. If you would rather concrete the posts in, cut the bottom back. It is supplied self colour, raw steel, ready for painting or galvanising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/estate-fencing-post-flat-top-flat-rail-dimension-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Dimension drawing of the estate fencing post with plain flat top: 2000mm long, 1200mm above ground, 800mm driven in, 40 x 12mm bar, slots for 25 x 8mm flat rails\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy traditional estate posts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong flat bar.\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 x 12mm solid bar is stiff edge-on to the line of the fence and slim face-on, the proportion that gives estate railings their light look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriven, not dug.\u003c\/strong\u003e With 800mm in the ground the post holds itself without a concrete footing on most soils, so a run goes in fast and leaves little mess on a lawn or parkland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRails pass through.\u003c\/strong\u003e The top rail runs through the round hole under the flat top, and the lower 25 x 8mm flat rails thread through the slots below, so there are no brackets or clips to come loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain and practical.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flat top suits working field fencing and a simple, clean line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParkland and estate boundaries, driveways and avenues, field and paddock edges, churchyards and village greens, and restoring or extending existing estate railings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne post (rails sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000mm overall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIn the ground\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower 800mm designed to be driven in, 1200mm left above ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 12mm solid steel flat bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain flat top, with a round hole for the top rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLower rails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour slots for 25 x 8mm flat rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf colour (raw steel), not painted or galvanised\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7.26 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNot published\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop rail hole size and exact rail heights are not published for this line; call us to confirm the top rail bar before ordering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost spacing on estate railings depends on the rail and the ground, and is not published for this line. Traditional runs often space posts about 1m apart; decide your spacing, divide the run length by it and add one. Rails come in 3m lengths, so plan joints to fall at a post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right post\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYou want\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain flat top, 25 x 8mm flat rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe decorative top, same rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/estate-fencing-post-decorative-top-25x8mm-flat-rails\"\u003edecorative top post for 25 x 8mm flat rails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe same top for 16mm round rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/estate-fencing-post-flat-top-16mm-round-rails\"\u003eflat top post for 16mm round rails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mild-steel-flat-bar-3000mm\"\u003e25 x 8mm flat bar, 3m lengths\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA heavier corner, end or gate post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/estate-fencing-ball-top-post-60mm-box-section\"\u003eball top post, 60mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun a string line and mark the post positions. Drive each post to 800mm with a post driver, keeping it plumb and turned so the holes line up along the run, or cut the bottom back and concrete it in on hard or loose ground. Thread the rails through. Raw steel will rust if left bare, so prime and paint it, or have it galvanised before fitting; touch up any damage to the paint each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it galvanised?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is supplied self colour, raw steel. Paint it or have it galvanised before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need concrete?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot usually. The lower 800mm is designed to be driven into the ground. Concrete it in on loose or very soft ground, cutting the bottom back first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre the rails included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The lower rails are 25 x 8mm flat rails; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mild-steel-flat-bar-3000mm\"\u003e25 x 8mm flat bar, 3m lengths\u003c\/a\u003e suit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it with the galvanised estate panels?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, this is the traditional post-and-rail system. The galvanised panels have their own legs and bolt together without posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder online with Express UK Delivery and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. Because of the weight and length of 2m posts, additional carriage charges may apply. For a full run of fencing, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery to your site before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63253082276227,"sku":"SSHF-901763-01","price":59.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/estate-fencing-post-flat-top-flat-rail-in-use.jpg?v=1794100524","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/estate-fencing-post-flat-top-25x8mm-flat-rails","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}