Galvanised Palisade Fencing

Galvanised Palisade Fencing

Our galvanised palisade fencing collection covers the complete UK trade-standard high-security perimeter fencing range - five heights (1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m) with built-in fence-length calculators on every height product page, plus every individual component on its own dedicated standalone page. Whether you're specifying a brand-new fence run or topping up an existing one, this collection covers the lot in one place with one delivery.

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Our galvanised palisade fencing collection covers the complete UK trade-standard high-security perimeter fencing range - five heights (1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m) with built-in fence-length calculators on every height, plus every individual component on its own dedicated standalone page. Whether you're specifying a brand-new fence run or topping up an existing one, this collection covers the lot in one place.

This collection is designed for commercial buyers, contractors, fabricators, councils, utilities, schools, security firms and serious DIY buyers needing a heavy-duty perimeter fence. All palisade in this range is hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 for long-term corrosion resistance, supplied as 2.75m runs (2 bays per run) with matching components in correctly-sized steel sections per height.

Galvanised Palisade Fencing - The UK Trade Standard

Galvanised palisade is the standard high-security perimeter fence for commercial, industrial and infrastructure sites across the UK. Vertical steel pales bolted between two horizontal rails on heavy steel posts, finished with hot-dip galvanising for decades of corrosion-free service. Used by Network Rail, the MOD, prisons, substations, council depots, car parks, schools, warehouses, yards and any site that needs a serious physical security perimeter.

The construction is engineered to resist climbing, cutting and impact. The triple-pointed D-profile pales deter scaling at the top; the heavy 40-50mm rails resist cutting; the steel posts (bolt-down or concrete-in) anchor the fence to the ground securely. Specified properly, it's effective security that lasts 25+ years.

How This Collection Is Organised

The collection splits into three types of page that work together:

Height product pages - One product page per height: 1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m. Each page contains the 2.75m run kit variants for that height (bolt-down D, bolt-down W, concrete-in D, concrete-in W) plus all standalone components (pales, posts, rails, fish plates, bolts). Use these to buy individual parts or full kits.

Calculator pages - One dedicated calculator per height. Enter your fence length in metres and the calculator works out exactly what to buy, adding everything to your basket in one click. Use these if you're speccing a whole new fence and want the maths done for you.

Standalone component pages - Separate product pages for pales, posts, horizontal rails, fish plates (standard, end and corner), and bolt packs. Use these for repairs, replacements, top-ups when the run kits don't quite cover your length, or custom layouts needing extra corners.

Built-In Online Calculators

Every height has its own dedicated calculator. Enter your total fence length in metres and the calculator instantly works out: how many 2.75m runs you need, the total post count, exactly how many extra posts to buy on top of the run kits, plus optional corner and end fish plates. The maths is the part most buyers get wrong - posts are shared between runs and the kits only include one post each, so working it out by hand is fiddly. The calculator does it correctly every time.

There's a separate calculator for 1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m because the component prices and post specifications vary by height. Calculator totals match the live product prices exactly, so what the calculator quotes is what you pay.

Choosing the Right Specification

Height - 1.8m is standard for lower-security domestic and light commercial use. 2.0m and 2.1m are common school and council depot specs. 2.4m is the workhorse commercial security height used across most industrial and commercial sites. 3.0m is high-security for prisons, substations, MOD sites and high-value commercial perimeters where serious deterrence is needed.

Profile - D profile (3mm) is heavier duty with a pointed triple-prong top - the standard choice for commercial and high-security work, harder to grip and climb. W profile (2mm) is the lighter, lower-cost option with a notched W-shaped top - suited to less hostile environments or budget-driven specs.

Fixing - Bolt-down posts have a welded baseplate (200x200x10mm on most heights, 220x220x10mm on 3.0m) and anchor to existing concrete or slab using anchor bolts. Concrete-in posts are set into a freshly-dug concrete footing. Bolt-down is faster on existing hardstanding; concrete-in is the gold standard for security and is used on most new installations.

Materials & Standards

All palisade in this collection is mild steel hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 - the UK standard for long-life external steelwork. The galvanising adds a metallurgically-bonded zinc coating that protects against rust for 25+ years in normal external conditions, with no painting or maintenance required. The fencing is manufactured to BS 1722 Part 12 - the UK standard for steel palisade security fencing.

Compatible Components & Bulk Quotes

Mix and match across the collection: D and W profile pales work with all rails; standard fish plates suit all heights; corner and end fish plates work with all run kits. The only height-specific components are the posts and the rails (which scale with height). For large projects (50m+, multiple heights, complex layouts with corners and gates), contact us for a project quote.

Order Palisade Fencing Online

For a new fence run, open the matching height's calculator page and let it work out everything you need. For repairs, replacements or top-ups, go straight to the standalone component pages and pick the part you need. Each page shows the exact prices, dimensions, post lengths and fixing details.

FAQ

What is galvanised palisade fencing?

Galvanised palisade fencing is a heavy-duty security fence made from vertical steel pales bolted between two horizontal rails on steel posts, hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 for long-term corrosion resistance. It's the standard high-security perimeter fence for commercial sites, industrial premises, schools, utilities, council depots, car parks and yards across the UK.

How is this collection organised?

Two types of product page sit side-by-side in this collection: (1) Height product pages - one each for 1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m - which contain the 2.75m run kits, posts, rails, pales and the online calculator for that specific height. (2) Standalone component pages - Pales, Posts, Horizontal Rails, Fish Plates, End Fish Plates, Corner Fish Plates and Bolt Packs - which let you buy any single part on its own. Use the height pages with the calculator to spec a whole new fence run; use the standalone component pages for repairs, replacements or top-ups.

What's the difference between D profile and W profile pales?

D profile pales are 3mm thick mild steel with a triple-pointed top - heavier duty, more secure, harder to climb or breach. W profile pales are 2mm thick with a notched (W-shaped) top - lighter, lower cost, suited to less hostile sites or domestic security applications. Both come hot-dip galvanised. D is the standard choice for commercial and high-security work; W is the budget option for lower-risk perimeters.

What's the difference between bolt-down and concrete-in posts?

Bolt-down posts have a welded baseplate (200x200x10mm on most heights, 220x220x10mm on 3.0m) and bolt to an existing concrete pad or slab using anchor bolts. Concrete-in posts are plain at the base and set into a concrete footing dug into the ground. Bolt-down is faster and cleaner where you have existing concrete; concrete-in is more secure and standard for new ground installations.

What heights are available?

Five heights: 1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m and 3.0m. Each height has its own product page with the matching 2.75m run kit variants, posts and pales sized correctly. 1.8m is standard for low-security domestic and commercial use; 2.4m is the common commercial spec; 3.0m is high-security perimeter for prisons, substations and serious commercial sites.

How do I work out how much palisade I need?

Each of the 5 height product pages (1.8m, 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.4m, 3.0m) has its own built-in calculator. Open the page for the height you need, enter your total fence length in metres, and the calculator works out the number of 2.75m runs, total posts needed, extra posts to buy on top of the kits, and any corner or end fish plates. The calculator shows the working so you can sanity-check before ordering. The calculators are separate per height because the component prices and post specifications vary by height.

How many posts do I need?

Each 2.75m run requires 3 posts to stand (one at each end and one in the middle), but posts are shared between adjoining runs. The formula is: total posts = (number of runs × 2) + 1. Each run kit includes 1 post, so extra posts to buy = number of runs + 1. The calculators on the height product pages do this automatically - enter your fence length and they tell you exactly how many extra posts to add to the basket.

Where do I buy individual components without the full kit?

We have standalone product pages for each component, separate from the height-specific kit pages. The standalone pages cover: D and W profile pales, bolt-down and concrete-in posts (sized per height), horizontal rails (sized per height), standard fish plates, end fish plates, corner fish plates and pale bolt packs. Use these pages for repairs, replacements, top-ups when your run kits don't quite cover the length, or custom layouts with extra corners. The standalone components are priced individually rather than as part of a kit.

What's the difference between a fish plate, end fish plate and corner fish plate?

Fish plates join two horizontal rails together in a straight run - one fish plate per rail joint. End fish plates terminate a rail cleanly at the end of a fence run against a post. Corner fish plates turn the rail through 90 degrees at a corner post. A typical run uses 2 fish plates (one per rail level); add end fish plates where the fence ends and corner fish plates wherever you change direction.

Is palisade fencing strong enough for security?

Yes - galvanised palisade is the UK trade standard for industrial and commercial security perimeters. The triple-point D profile pales are designed to deter climbing, the heavy steel construction resists cutting and impact, and the standard 2.4-3.0m heights are too tall to easily scale. Specified correctly (correct height, D profile, concrete-in posts, secure fixings) it's used by Network Rail, the MOD, prisons, substations and serious commercial sites across the country.

What's included in a 2.75m run kit?

Each 2.75m run kit contains: 17 galvanised pales (D or W profile depending on variant), 2 horizontal rails (40x40x6mm on 1.8m/2.0m, 45x45x6mm on 2.1m/2.4m, 50x50x6mm on 3.0m), 2 fish plates, 1 post (either bolt-down with baseplate or concrete-in depending on variant), and 1 pack of bolts (4 rail bolts plus 34 pale bolts). Extra posts, corner fish plates, end fish plates and additional bolt packs are sold separately on their own product pages - the calculator tells you exactly how many extras to add for your project.