Timber Bollards, 100mm Diameter, Machine Rounded, Green Treated, Chamfered Ends, 1.2m or 2.4m

These timber bollards are machine-rounded posts in green pressure treated softwood, used to mark boundaries and keep vehicles off grass, verges and paths while still letting people walk through. Each bollard is 100mm in diameter with a flat, chamfered finish at both ends, and they are sold individually. Two lengths are available to buy: 1.2m and 2.4m. The timber is a spruce/pine mix, described by the supplier as sustainably sourced. They suit councils, landowners, schools, car park operators and homeowners.

Why it works

Smooth, rounded timber with chamfered ends

Machine rounding gives each post a consistent, smooth profile, and the chamfer at each end takes off the sharp edge for a neater finish. A row of bollards is often used where a solid fence is not needed, keeping the site open and natural-looking.

Pressure treated for outdoor use

Green pressure treatment drives preservative into the timber to help it resist rot and decay outdoors. The green colour naturally fades over time to a silvery grey, which sits well in parks, forests and countryside sites.

A clear physical marker

Set in a line, bollards let pedestrians pass between them but stop cars from parking on verges or driving onto paths and grassed areas. They give a visible edge to a car park, driveway or walkway without closing it off.

Know the limits: a deterrent, not a security bollard

A 100mm timber bollard is a visual and low-speed deterrent. It marks a boundary and stops casual parking, but it is not an anti-ram or crash-rated security bollard and is not designed to stop a vehicle driven into it. The treatment information also differs between lengths: the supplier lists the 1.2m as UC4 treated with a stated lifespan of 15+ years, but the use class for the 2.4m is not published for this line. Cutting a bollard exposes untreated timber, which needs treating.

Where it's used

The bollards are typically used for:

• Verge and grass protection
• Car park and driveway edges
• Walkways and cycle paths
• Play areas and parks
• Forest and countryside sites
• Pedestrian-only areas

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Both lengths share the same 100mm diameter, treatment and chamfered finish, so the choice comes down to how tall you want the bollard to stand and how deep you plan to set it.

1.2m suits low markers, such as along a lawn edge or path, with a shallower setting depth. It is also the length the supplier lists as UC4 treated, with a stated lifespan of 15+ years. It is the lighter and easier of the two to handle.

2.4m allows a deeper setting while still leaving a good height above ground, which makes it the more usual choice for car park edges and verges where a firmer post is wanted. It can also be cut down to make shorter bollards. The use class for this length is not published for this line, so bear that in mind if the setting depth or ground conditions matter to your job.

Installation, use & care

As general practice, bury a substantial part of the length. For the 2.4m bollard, around a third to a half of the length in the ground is common. Dig the hole, stand the bollard upright and set it in concrete or well-compacted hardcore, checking it is vertical as you go. Space the bollards to suit the site; to stop cars, keep them close enough that a vehicle cannot pass between. If you cut a bollard to length, treat the cut end with a suitable timber preservative before setting it. Check the bollards from time to time for movement or damage.

FAQ

How much of the bollard should go in the ground?

A substantial part of it. For the 2.4m bollard, around a third to a half of the length is commonly buried. The 1.2m suits low markers with a shallower setting. Set either length in concrete or compacted hardcore.

Will these stop a vehicle driven at them?

No. They are a visual and low-speed deterrent that marks a boundary and stops casual parking. They are not anti-ram or crash-rated security bollards.

Is the 2.4m bollard UC4 treated?

The use class for the 2.4m is not published for this line. The supplier lists the 1.2m as UC4 treated with a stated lifespan of 15+ years.

Can I cut the bollards to length?

Yes. Cutting exposes untreated timber, so treat each cut end with a suitable timber preservative before installing.

Ordering & delivery

Bollards are sold individually and priced per bollard as listed. A minimum order of 7 bollards applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.