Heavy Duty Closeboard Fence Panels

Buy Heavy Duty Closeboard Fence Panels for Tough, Tidy Privacy

If you want a fence that looks smart and stands firm through British winters, heavy duty closeboard panels are the proven choice. At East Coast Fencing, our reinforced closeboard panels combine dense vertical cladding with robust back rails and a protective capping, delivering the stiffness, weight and finish you need for busy boundaries, exposed plots and long, straight runs. Order the heights you need, pair with appropriate posts and base protection, and enjoy free delivery on orders £99+.

Why step up to heavy duty?

Compared with lighter overlap styles, heavy duty closeboard offers tighter joints, stronger rails and a reassuring, quiet feel in wind. You’ll notice the difference the first night they’re up: less rattle, more solidity and better acoustic screening. If your current fence suffered in recent storms, upgrading to heavy duty closeboard is the most direct route to a calmer boundary that still looks refined.

Construction details that matter

Quality closeboard panels use heavier-section vertical boards, stout back rails and a fitted capping rail that sheds water and tidies the skyline. Clean arrises, straight stock and disciplined fixings are your cues to a long-lived panel. Pressure treatment in brown or green defends against decay in damp UK conditions; seal any on-site cuts during installation to protect fibres.

Heights, widths and bay planning

Panels are sized for \~1.83m centres. Heights span modest garden dividers up to full privacy screens; on sloping ground, step panels neatly and select longer posts at step points to maintain embedment depth. For exposed or very long runs, shorten bays slightly or increase post section; consistency of centres keeps the fence looking deliberate and limits cumulative error.

Posts and protective base details

Match heavy duty panels with posts that won’t let them down. Slotted concrete fence posts offer ultra-low maintenance and make future panel swaps simple—ideal for strict lines and rental properties. For a warm, cohesive look that’s easy to adjust on site, choose wooden fence posts sized appropriately for height and exposure. At ground level, protect cladding with concrete gravel boards in high-traffic corridors or timber boards where you want a continuous wooden tone.

Installation best practice for straight, quiet results

Set end/corner posts first and pull a taut string at the final top height. Dig holes wide enough for a proper surround; add a granular base in soft ground for drainage and stability. Seat gravel boards, then slide panels into slotted posts and pack level with compatible shims—not improvised wedges that trap water. With timber posts, pre-drill near edges and fix using exterior-grade galvanised screws. Cap posts when you’re done to protect end grain, and align capping rails for a clean, continuous skyline—practical tips live in our helpful post caps & capping rails guide.

Privacy, security and wind exposure

Heavy duty closeboard gives immediate privacy and a more secure feel around gardens, bin stores and side returns. In extremely exposed spots, consider alternating with semi-open designs—such as hit & miss panels—to bleed pressure while keeping the look predominantly solid. For pet security, a taller gravel board tightens base gaps and resists scuffs from mowers and strimmers.

Finish and colour—coordinate with hard landscaping

Dark stains modernise and make planting pop; pale tints brighten shaded side passages. Pressure-treated panels can be left to mellow naturally for a relaxed, garden-first look. Repeat colours across gates, caps and any trellis toppers for a composed, professional result. If you prefer ready-made variety within closeboard, also explore our decorative fence panels for feature sections near patios.

Working around gates, corners and services

When inserting a gate, keep bay widths even so the run remains intentional. Choose a sturdy leaf from our garden gates range and hang it from posts with appropriate section and embedment. Around downpipes, cables and taps, notch rails carefully, treat fresh cuts and leave access space for future maintenance.

Fixings, brackets and hardware

Use exterior-grade screws and brackets from our screws, fixings & fasteners selection; align rows for tidy presentation and fewer squeaks. With heavy leaves or complex corners, through-bolts add insurance where loads concentrate. For quick, clean footings across a long day, a bagged rapid-set from our cement products category keeps pace and reduces mess.

Care and seasonal checks

Brush off leaves from rails each autumn, keep soil and mulch below the board line and avoid aggressive jet-washing close to joints. Inspect fixings every spring and refresh decorative finishes as needed. With simple habits and good components, heavy duty closeboard stays quieter and looks smarter year after year.

Order with confidence

Pick panel heights to suit the site, match posts and base boards to exposure and style, and install with disciplined best practice. Heavy duty closeboard from East Coast Fencing delivers the strong, tidy privacy UK gardens rely on—add to basket now and enjoy free delivery on orders £99+.