WPC composite fencing — inland-China extrusion factory-direct to Ireland & the UK
WPC (wood-plastic composite) fencing is a premium-spec alternative to traditional treated timber and PVC fence systems — co-extruded composite boards with a wood-flour-and-polyethylene core and an integrated capped wear surface, delivering 25-year service life with minimal maintenance. The product is dominantly produced in inland-China extrusion clusters supplying European landscape architects, commercial perimeter projects, and the premium garden-fencing trade. Ériu Sourcing sources WPC fencing direct for Irish landscape contractors, builders' merchants, garden centres, and commercial perimeter installers.
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- Inland-China extrusion clusters — Henan, Anhui, Hebei Manufacturing region
- 4–6 weeks production Production lead time
- EN + CE Compliance verified at factory
Inland-China extrusion clusters — Henan, Anhui, Hebei
WPC extrusion is concentrated in inland-China industrial clusters supplied by integrated polyethylene-resin and wood-flour feedstock. The premium-spec end of the cluster produces capped WPC (a co-extruded outer wear layer over the WPC core) which is the specification most European landscape architects and premium garden-fencing trade buyers require. The lower-cost end of the cluster produces uncapped WPC which weathers faster and is widely sold in the commodity-fencing channel — Ériu exclusively sources from the premium-spec end and verifies wear-layer thickness at the factory.
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Built for Irish trade buyers, not consumers
- ✓ Irish landscape contractors and garden installers
- ✓ Builders' merchants and timber-merchant trade (fencing range expansion)
- ✓ Garden centres with installation services
- ✓ Commercial perimeter installers (industrial sites, school grounds, car parks)
- ✓ Premium-residential developers (estate fencing, side-return boundaries)
- ✓ Civic and local-authority landscape installers
Technical specification
| Fence board profiles | Solid and hollow-core; widths 140 mm, 150 mm, 170 mm; thicknesses 21 mm / 25 mm; lengths to 5.8 m |
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| Post profiles | 90 × 90 mm and 100 × 100 mm hollow; aluminium-reinforced post option for wind-load areas |
| Wear-surface treatment | Co-extruded cap (PE-based) — UV-resistant, scratch-resistant, colour-fast to 25-year warranty |
| Colours | Warm walnut, charcoal anthracite, light grey, weathered teak, natural oak — woodgrain-embossed finish |
| Composite formulation | ~60% wood flour, ~30% HDPE recycled, ~10% additives (UV stabilisers, anti-fungal, colour pigment) |
| MOQ | Single full container (20HQ ~12 tonnes, 40HQ ~25 tonnes); mixed-board orders accepted |
What we verify at the factory — before the container is sealed
- EN 15534-5 — Composites made from cellulose-based materials and thermoplastics — Fencing characterisation
- EN 15534-1 — General test methods for WPC characterisation
- EN 16472 — Accelerated weathering of plastic and composite cladding profiles
- CE marking + EU Declaration of Performance per CPR (EU) 305/2011
- EN 13501-1 — Fire classification of construction products (typically Class E for WPC)
- REACH chemical compliance on additives
Goods that fail compliance or pre-shipment QC stay in China at the factory's cost — you do not pay freight on non-compliant product.
Ask about compliance documentation →What this lands at in Ireland
A typical 1.8 m × 1.8 m WPC fence panel (capped boards on aluminium-reinforced posts, anthracite finish) ships factory-direct from the inland-China cluster at €40 to €60 per panel FOB factory, landing in Ireland at approximately €55 to €78 per panel after freight, duty, VAT and customs. Irish landscape-trade pricing for equivalent capped-WPC specification typically runs €130 to €180 per panel — a landed-cost saving of 55–65%. The saving is largest on premium aluminium-reinforced systems where the Irish trade-channel margin is thickest.
Lead time and logistics
Lead time: 4–6 weeks production + 4–5 weeks sea freight (Shanghai → Dublin).
WPC fencing ships in 20HQ or 40HQ containers; a 40HQ holds approximately 25 tonnes of mixed boards plus matching posts and accessories — enough for approximately 200 linear metres of completed fencing. Boards and posts ship banded by colour on heat-treated wooden pallets. Ériu coordinates Dublin Port or UK port reception and inland delivery to the landscape contractor's yard or directly to project site.
Construction Materials — sourcing questions answered
How does inland-China cluster-direct WPC fencing compare to Composite Prime or Eva-Last in Ireland?
The premium-spec end of the inland-China cluster produces capped WPC fencing comparable to Composite Prime or Eva-Last in colour-fastness, UV resistance, wear-surface durability, and dimensional stability. The cluster also produces commodity uncapped WPC — Ériu exclusively sources from the premium-spec capped end and verifies wear-layer thickness at the factory before shipment.
What is the realistic service life and UV resistance for Irish weather conditions?
Premium-spec capped WPC fencing carries a 25-year manufacturer warranty against structural failure, splintering, and dimensional collapse under European-climate exposure. Colour fade in dark colours (anthracite, walnut) is typically minimal over the first 10 years; lighter colours may show subtle fade after 15+ years. Atlantic-coastal high-UV and high-salt exposure conditions in Ireland are within the warranty envelope.
Is CE marking required for WPC fencing imported to Ireland?
Yes. WPC fencing as a construction product placed on the Irish market requires CE marking and an EU Declaration of Performance under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR EU 305/2011), with characterisation per EN 15534-5. Ériu verifies the DoP, technical file, fire classification (EN 13501-1 — typically Class E), and accelerated-weathering test report at the factory.
What is the typical saving versus Irish landscape-trade pricing?
Typical landed-cost saving is 55–65% versus Irish landscape-trade pricing for the same capped-WPC specification. The saving is largest on premium aluminium-reinforced post systems and lowest on basic uncapped commodity WPC (which Ériu does not source).
Can the cluster supply matching gate hardware and accessories?
Yes — matching gate frames, hinges, latches, drop bolts, post caps, gravel boards, and trim profiles all ship from the same WPC extrusion cluster in matching colour and finish. Steel hardware (hinges, latches) is sourced from the adjacent fastener and hardware cluster — Ériu consolidates the full project bill-of-materials into a single shipment.
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