Fencing on a UK farm or paddock takes more punishment than almost any other outdoor structure. Persistent ground moisture. Heavy rain. Waterlogged soil in winter. Animals leaning against posts. And always, eventually, the rot that starts below ground level and works upward until the post fails.
Timber has always been the default. It doesn't have to be.
The Problem With Timber in Agricultural Ground
Tanalised timber posts are pressure-treated to resist rot. The treatment extends the lifespan — it doesn't prevent failure. In wet UK agricultural ground, the timeline is predictable:
Year 0: Post installed, treatment intact
Year 2–4: Ground contact zone begins to soften as treatment leaches
Year 5–7: Rot establishes below soil level — invisible until the post moves
Year 8–12: Posts lean, fence line compromised, replacement required
The problem is always worst at the point you can't easily inspect — the first 300–400mm below ground. By the time a post is visibly leaning, the base has usually been failing for two or three years.
For a farm with hundreds of posts, that means staggered replacement work running indefinitely. Labour, materials, and the disruption of taking fence lines out of service.
How Recycled Plastic Fence Posts Work
Recycled plastic posts are manufactured from 100% recycled plastic. The material is non-porous — it cannot absorb ground moisture, so there is no rot pathway. A post installed in wet clay in 2026 will be structurally identical in 2051.
There is no treatment to leach. No chemical ground protection needed at the base. No inspection schedule required.
In practical terms: you install them the same way as timber — rammed in or set in concrete — and then you stop thinking about them.
Product Range and Pricing
Ezotrade stocks recycled plastic fence posts in a range of sizes to suit different fencing requirements:
Pointed End Posts (for rammed installation)
| Size | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 70×70×1750mm | Grey | £10.00 |
| 90×90×2000mm | Grey | £18.00 |
| 90×90×2300mm | Grey | £20.00 |
| 90×90×2500mm | Grey | £22.00 |
| 100×100×2000mm | Grey | £24.00 |
| 100×100×2000mm | Black | £31.20 |
| 100×100×2000mm | Brown | £31.00 |
| 100×100×2500mm | Grey / Brown | £38.00 |
| 100×100×2500mm | Black | £35.88 |
Square End Posts (for concreted installation)
| Size | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 73×73×2000mm | Brown | £17.00 |
| 80×80×2500mm | Black | £25.50 |
| 80×80×2500mm | Brown | £28.00 |
| 100×100×2930mm | Black | £49.80 |
The 90×90 and 100×100 sections cover most agricultural and equestrian fencing applications. Pointed end posts can be driven directly into firm ground with a post driver — no concrete required.
Fence Boards
We also supply recycled plastic fence boards to complete the fence line:
| Size | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 20×80×980mm | Black / Brown | £4.30 |
| 20×80×1180mm | Black / Brown | £5.40 |
| 20×80×1480mm | Black / Brown | £6.40 |
| 20×80×1780mm | Black / Brown | £6.96 |
| 20×80×1500mm | Black (Round Top) | £6.40 |
| 20×80×1800mm | Black (Round Top) | £6.96 |
Available with flat top or round top profile.
Installation
Pointed end posts can be rammed directly into firm ground — the same process as timber. In waterlogged or loose soil, setting in concrete gives better stability. Square end posts are designed for concreted installation.
No ground treatment is required. The material doesn't require any protective coating at or below soil level.
Standard post spacing applies — typically 2–3 metres depending on the fence design and ground conditions.
The Long-Term Case
The upfront cost of recycled plastic posts is comparable to quality tanalised timber. The difference is what happens after installation.
With timber, the maintenance cycle starts within a few years and runs indefinitely. With recycled plastic, installation is the only cost. Posts guaranteed for 25+ years with zero maintenance requirement.
For farms, estates, and equestrian yards managing hundreds of metres of fencing, the long-term saving is significant — and the reduction in ongoing labour more so.
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