{"product_id":"timber-gravel-boards-150x22mm-pressure-treated-green-brown","title":"Timber Gravel Boards 150 x 22mm, Square Edged, Pressure Treated, Green or Brown, 1.83m to 3.6m","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese square-edged gravel boards are for anyone building or repairing a timber fence who wants the panels or feather edge boards kept clear of the soil. Each 150mm x 22mm board fits at the base of the fence between the posts, where it takes the ground splash and damp that would otherwise soak into the bottom of your panels. Fencing contractors, landscapers and homeowners fit them for a practical reason: when a gravel board wears, you replace that board alone, far more cheaply than a panel. The boards are pine\/spruce mix, pressure treated and rough sawn, in Green treated (1.83m, 3m, 3.6m) or Brown treated (3m).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt keeps the fence off wet ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber in contact with damp earth stays wet, and wet timber is where rot starts. A 150mm board at the base lifts your panels or feather edge boards clear of the soil, so the gravel board takes the splash and damp instead of the fence above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt is the part you replace, not the panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the gravel board is a separate component, you can fit a new one when it wears without replacing the panel. That is a far cheaper repair and keeps the fence line intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePressure treatment slows decay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pine\/spruce mix is pressure treated to improve resistance to insect attack and rot. Treatment slows decay rather than stopping it, so plan on replacing the board eventually, sooner where the ground stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLighter and simpler than concrete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4-8kg per board depending on length, timber is lighter to handle, easier to cut and fix, and more cost-effective than concrete gravel boards. The trade-off is plain: in permanently wet ground, timber will not last as long as concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find these boards along domestic garden boundaries at the foot of 6ft panel fences, and under closeboard and feather edge fences on post-and-rail framing. Contractors use the longer lengths on new boundary runs for landscaping and new-build plots. They are also a straightforward repair where an existing gravel board has rotted, and a sensible choice in side passages where soil or gravel is banked against the fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare-edged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm x 22mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTimber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePine\/spruce mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure treated to improve resistance to insect attack and rot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRough sawn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen treated; Brown treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths available: Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.83m, 3m, 3.6m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLengths available: Brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrently unavailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen 2.4m; Brown 2.4m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-8kg per board depending on length (natural product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment use class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpected service life \/ guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.83m board suits standard 6ft (1.83m) panel bays between posts, one board per bay. The 3m and 3.6m boards suit post-and-rail or closeboard runs with wider post spacing, or you can cut them down to fit two shorter bays with less waste. The 2.4m length is currently unavailable in both colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrown treated is offered in 3m only, so if you need 1.83m or 3.6m, choose Green treated. Either colour weathers to silvery grey; an annual stain or preservative maintains the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTimber or concrete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the base of your fence sits in permanently wet ground, a concrete gravel board will outlast timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix each board to timber posts with galvanised screws or gravel board clips or brackets, or to a centre stump or cleat. Leave a small gap between the bottom edge and the ground so the board isn't buried. Treat any freshly cut ends with an end-grain preservative before fitting. To hold the colour, apply a stain or preservative once a year; otherwise the board will weather to silvery grey. When a board wears out, replace it on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a timber gravel board last as long as a concrete one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. In permanently wet ground, timber will not last as long as concrete. Timber is lighter, easier to cut and fix and more cost-effective, and a worn board can be replaced on its own far more cheaply than a panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the 3m or 3.6m boards to fit my bays?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The longer lengths are often cut down to fit two shorter bays with less waste, which also covers wider bays now that 2.4m is unavailable. Treat every freshly cut end with an end-grain preservative before fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the green or brown colour fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Treated softwood weathers to silvery grey over time, whichever colour you choose. To keep the green or brown look, apply a stain or preservative once a year. Weathering is a change in appearance only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat treatment use class and service life does this board have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is published for this line. What is stated is that the boards are pressure treated to improve resistance to insect attack and rot, and that timber will not last as long as concrete in permanently wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel boards are priced per board as listed, so add the number you need for your fence run in your chosen colour and length. Delivery is to UK mainland addresses, and long boards travel on a pallet or kerbside service. 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