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GRP fencing is a non-conductive, non-corrosive, and lightweight alternative to steel fencing, and comes in a variety of designs. Waux GRP Fencing is fabricated to bespoke measurements to fit your site exactly. This guide will help you to decide which style suits your project best.

GRP Palisade Fencing

GRP palisade fencing is often used as boundary fencing when intruders need to be kept out of property. Waux GRP Palisade Pales are pultruded with a unique ‘W’ profile shape, which can be cut to the following finishes at the end of each pale:

• Single Point: this style deters trespassers and offers maximum security
• D Top: this curved style provides security whilst being more aesthetically pleasing
• Flat: this style is most often used within public spaces to avoid injury

Note: triple point pales are no longer approved for use within the public sector.

Above: typical ‘top hat’ palisade pale                  Above: Waux ‘W’ GRP Palisade Pale

GRP Palisade fencing is the best option for sloped surfaces as the posts can be set at a gradient to the ground and single point fixings allow the pales to swivel whilst still being securely in place.

Types of Mount:

• Dig-in Posts: the main support posts can be cut at longer lengths to be buried into concrete foundations. The recommended length below ground is 600mm.
• Base Plates: manufactured by Waux, these steel base plates contain an internal spigot which runs inside the post. Necessary fixings are supplied to form a complete system.
• Mid Panel Support Post: for panels with a width greater than 1800mm, an additional GRP ground post can be added midway, running from the lower horizontal rail to the ground for extra support.

GRP Open Mesh Fencing

Often found at the end of platforms, open mesh GRP fencing provides a secure line of demarcation that does not obstruct a view as much as palisade fencing.

To show our commitment to our quality objectives, Waux have tested the GRP Open Mesh Fencing system to comply with British Standards BS8300-2:2018: Clause 10.3.1.

This involved the following two tests:

• Impact Test: 150kg load with a 150mm radius positioned centrally in the panel
• Pull Test: 300kg line load across the panel, positioned 1100mm above the ground

Types of Mount:

Dig-in Posts: the main support posts can be cut at longer lengths to be buried into concrete foundations. The recommended length below ground is 600mm.

Base Plates: manufactured by Waux, these steel base plates contain an internal spigot which runs inside the post. Necessary fixings are supplied to form a complete system.

Where to use:

• End of platform gates and fencing – these should be no higher than 1500mm so that the train drivers view is not obstructed
• Boundary Fencing
• Machinery Guards
• Electrical Installations
• Lineside Fencing

Benefits: 

✓ Strong

It is vital that fencing in the public sector can withstand high forces. Waux GRP palisade pales have a unique ‘w’ shape that provides them with greater strength, and Waux GRP Open Mesh Fencing has been strength tested to withstand a 150kg impact test and a 300kg pull test.

✓ Non-conductive

Steel systems are often insufficient when it comes to fencing in areas of high voltage. Waux GRP Fencing provides the ideal solution for electrical compounds or lineside fencing.

✓ Subtle

Waux GRP Fencing comes in a standard RAL 7043 Grey colour which looks similar to steel. If required, products can be painted to any RAL colour in order to blend in with the surrounding environment.

✓ Rust Resistant

steel fencing often requires protection from the elements in order to prevent rust. Avoid your fencing turning brown by switching to GRP.

For a more comprehensive list of benefits, visit our article What is GRP? – Waux

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