Description
12inch x 6ft Concrete Gravelboard – Recessed (300mm x 1830mm) – Lightweight
Protect your fence panels and get a neat, professional finish. This British Standard Approved recessed concrete gravel board lifts panels 300mm (12″) off the ground to reduce rot and extend life. It’s steel-reinforced for strength and made in a lighter mix for easier handling on site.
Commonly Used With
Most customers pair this 12″ (300mm) recessed concrete gravel board with:
6ft x 6ft fence panels (1830mm × 1830mm)
10ft slotted concrete posts
This gives an overall height of approx. 7ft (2.1m) with a 6ft panel. That’s above the usual 2.0m limit in many UK gardens, so check local planning rules before installing.
High-Strength, Steel-Reinforced Concrete
Each gravel board includes steel reinforcement bars for extra strength and stiffness. It resists knocks, ground contact and everyday garden wear.
Lightweight for Easier Handling
A standard recessed 12″ gravel board is around 46.3kg.
Our lightweight version is 32.5kg — that’s ≈30% lighter (13.8kg less).
Result: less strain, quicker lifts, faster installs across a full day.
Keeps Panels Well Clear of the Ground
Timber panels absorb moisture when they touch soil or bark. This speeds up rot and decay. With a full 300mm upstand, the gravel board acts as a barrier, helping panels last longer—especially in wet beds, along hedges, or where mulch touches the fence line.
Clean, Recessed Finish
One face is recessed for the classic look under closeboard and lap panels; the other is smooth. Choose which side faces the garden.
Quick, Compatible Installation
Designed for slotted concrete posts — simply slot in with no brackets or fixings.
Typically one board per 6ft bay is used at this height.
Why Choose This Gravel Board?
Helps prevent rot by keeping timber 300mm off the ground
Steel-reinforced for strength and security
≈30% lighter than standard 12″ boards for easier handling
Neat look: recessed one side, smooth the other
Made for 6ft bays and slotted concrete posts
Weather-resistant concrete for year-round use
Specs
Size: 300mm (12″) high × 1830mm (6ft) long × ~50mm (2″) thick
Weight: 32.5kg (approx.) — standard equivalent ~46.3kg
Finish: Recessed one face, smooth the other
Material: Steel-reinforced concrete
Colour: Natural concrete (grey)
Fit: Designed for 1830mm panels and slotted concrete posts
Install Tips
Posts: use 10ft slotted posts with a 6ft panel + 12″ board.
Planning: overall height is ~2.1m with a 6ft panel — check local rules.
PPE: it’s lighter, but still concrete — use gloves and safe lifting.
Ground levels: ideal for stepping bays over small level changes and for keeping bark, gravel or soil neatly inside the garden edge. (Not a retaining wall.)
Check bay width: our 6ft panels are 1830mm wide for a snug fit.
Built to protect. Lighter to carry. Easy to fit.
Add these recessed concrete gravel boards to your basket for a smarter fence that lasts longer.



charlie –
go great with my 5ft panels to make a 6ft fence!