6ft x 6-Inch Concrete Gravelboard – Recessed and Lightweight
Protect your fence panels and create a neat, professional finish with our 150mm x 1830mm recessed concrete gravelboard. It keeps timber panels approximately 150mm (6 inches) above ground level, helping reduce moisture contact and extend their usable life.
Manufactured from steel-reinforced concrete using a lighter mix, this gravelboard provides dependable strength while being easier to handle than a standard 6-inch concrete board.
Commonly Used With
This gravelboard is commonly paired with:
- 6ft x 6ft fence panels (approximately 1830mm x 1830mm)
- 9ft slotted concrete posts
A 6ft panel installed above a 6-inch gravelboard creates an overall fence height of approximately 6ft 6in (2m). Planning requirements vary by location and installation, so check the applicable rules before beginning work.
Steel-Reinforced Concrete
Steel reinforcement bars provide additional strength and stiffness. The concrete construction is designed to withstand ground contact, everyday knocks and normal outdoor exposure.
Lightweight for Easier Handling
A standard recessed 6-inch concrete gravelboard weighs approximately 26.6kg. This lightweight version weighs approximately 19.6kg—around 26% lighter and approximately 7kg less.
The reduced weight makes the board easier to lift, carry and position during installation while retaining the benefits of reinforced concrete construction.
Keeps Timber Panels Clear of the Ground
Timber fence panels can absorb moisture when they come into direct contact with soil, gravel, bark or mulch. The gravelboard creates a protective barrier between the panel and ground, helping reduce the risk of premature rot and decay.
Recessed or Smooth Finish
One face has a traditional recessed finish suitable for closeboard and lap-style panels, while the reverse face is smooth. Either side can face the garden depending on the finish you prefer.
Compatible Installation
Designed for use with slotted concrete posts, the gravelboard slots into position without separate brackets or fixings. One board is normally used for each 6ft fencing bay.
Two 6-inch boards can also be stacked to create an approximately 300mm (12-inch) upstand where additional height or ground clearance is required.
Why Choose This Gravelboard?
- Helps protect timber panels by keeping them clear of the ground
- Steel-reinforced concrete construction
- Approximately 26% lighter than a standard 6-inch gravelboard
- Recessed finish on one face and smooth finish on the other
- Designed for 6ft fencing bays and slotted concrete posts
- Durable, low-maintenance alternative to timber gravelboards
Specifications
- Size: approximately 150mm high x 1830mm long x 50mm thick
- Weight: approximately 19.6kg
- Standard equivalent weight: approximately 26.6kg
- Finish: recessed on one face and smooth on the reverse
- Material: steel-reinforced concrete
- Colour: natural concrete grey
- Compatibility: 1830mm fence panels and slotted concrete posts
Installation Tips
- Check the bay width: confirm your panel and post spacing before installation. The board is designed for an approximately 1830mm-wide fencing bay.
- Use safe handling techniques: although lighter than a standard board, it is still a heavy concrete product. Use suitable gloves, footwear and safe lifting techniques.
- Stacking: two boards can be used where an approximately 300mm (12-inch) upstand is required.
- Ground levels: the board can help accommodate small changes in level and keep bark, gravel or soil away from timber panels. It is not designed to function as a retaining wall.
- Finished height: a 6ft panel installed above one board will produce an overall fence height of approximately 6ft 6in (2m).
Strong, lighter to handle and straightforward to install—an effective way to protect timber panels and create a durable fencing system.