Reference & Buyer’s Guide
The Complete White PVC Fence Range
A reference guide to every white PVC fence system in the Complete Fence Planner above — Picket, Pool, Privacy, Ranch, and Portable — plus posts, caps, and gates. Built for UK gardens and boundaries. Delivery is calculated at checkout.
Which fence is right for me?
We make five white PVC fence systems. Each has its own look, sizes, and matching parts. Pick the style that suits your boundary, then use the planner above to size the run, posts, and gates.
| System | Best for | Styles | Typical sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picket (Classic) | Front gardens, paths, driveways, pet-safe areas | Straight-top · Scalloped | 6ft / 8ft wide · 2.5 / 3 / 4ft high (scalloped 6ft only) |
| Pool | Pool surrounds and safety-conscious barriers | Flat · Square baluster | Flat 6/8×3/4 · Square 8×3/4 |
| Privacy (Cascade) | Full-height screening and seclusion | Tongue & Groove · Lattice-top | 8ft × 6ft only |
| Ranch | Paddocks and estates — open post-and-rail | 2 · 3 · 4 rail | 8ft wide · height by rail count |
| Portable | Events, sites, freestanding runs | Freestanding kits (no posts) | 6ft kits with corner brackets |
Shop Picket Shop Pool Shop Privacy Shop Ranch Shop Portable Open the planner
Picket — straight top vs scalloped
Classic white PVC picket is the look of painted timber without the upkeep. It does not need painting, staining, or sanding, and will not rot, warp, or splinter. Browse the range in Picket Fencing or start a package with Picket in the planner.
Classic Straight Top
A clean, even upper line across the panel. Ideal for neat frontages, paths, driveways, and tidy garden boundaries — traditional or modern.
Classic Scalloped
A gently curved top line for a softer, more decorative finish. Especially suited to traditional gardens, entrances, and feature boundaries. Plan scalloped as a matching run so the curve stays consistent.
| Feature | Straight top | Scalloped |
|---|---|---|
| Top profile | Level, clean, uniform | Curved, decorative |
| Best for | Smart frontages, paths, driveways | Feature gardens and entrances |
| Widths | 6ft and 8ft | 6ft only (in current stock) |
Each picket panel is supplied with top and bottom rails and pre-routed pickets — 11 pickets on a 6ft panel, 15 on an 8ft panel. Posts, caps, and gates are selected in the planner.
Panel sizes (all systems)
Dimensions below use approximate metric panel sizes (rail length). When you plan a run, the planner works in installed bay centres (about 1.83 m for 6ft panels and 2.44 m for 8ft) so post counts stay honest.
Picket — straight top
| Size | Approx. metric | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 6ft × 2.5ft | 180 × 76 cm | Low frontages, paths, decorative edging |
| 6ft × 3ft | 180 × 91 cm | Classic garden boundaries |
| 6ft × 4ft | 180 × 122 cm | Taller frontages and enclosures |
| 8ft × 2.5ft | 244 × 76 cm | Longer low runs, fewer posts |
| 8ft × 3ft | 244 × 91 cm | Extended garden or driveway runs |
| 8ft × 4ft | 244 × 122 cm | Longer taller decorative boundaries |
Picket — scalloped
| Size | Approx. metric | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 6ft × 3ft | 180 × 91 cm | Decorative gardens and traditional fronts |
| 6ft × 4ft | 180 × 122 cm | Taller decorative curved profile |
You can mix 6ft and 8ft straight panels on the same run where the layout needs it; the planner handles the mix. Prefer 8ft on long straight stretches to reduce post count; 6ft where access is tight.
Pool fencing
A white PVC baluster barrier for pool surrounds and safety-conscious boundaries — the same weatherproof build as picket, in a taller, closer-spaced look. See Pool Fencing or plan a pool package.
| Style | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Flat baluster | 6ft & 8ft wide · 3ft & 4ft high |
| Square baluster | 8ft wide · 3ft & 4ft high |
Privacy — Cascade
Full-height screening for seclusion, shelter, and wind protection. Privacy panels are 8ft wide × 6ft high in Tongue & Groove or Lattice-top. Matching 5×5 posts and caps are selected in the planner. Shop Privacy · Plan Privacy.
Ranch post-and-rail
An open post-and-rail style in white PVC — the paddock and estate look without timber upkeep. Panels are 8ft wide; choose 2, 3, or 4 rails (rail count sets the height). Shop Ranch · Plan Ranch.
Portable freestanding fencing
A freestanding, no-dig system for events, work sites, temporary boundaries, and anywhere you cannot set posts. Units are typically 6ft wide and link with corner brackets instead of posts. Railed portable kits support openings (leave a gap) rather than picket gates. Shop Portable · Plan Portable.
Posts & set depths
Permanent fences — Picket, Pool, Privacy, and Ranch — stand on PVC posts set into the ground or surface-mounted. Portable runs use corner brackets instead. Browse posts.
End, Line, Corner & Blank
| Type | When to use it |
|---|---|
| End Post | Start or finish of a run, or beside an opening — panel connects on one side only. |
| Line Post | Between two panels in a straight line. |
| Corner Post | Where the fence turns (e.g. 90° garden corner). |
| Blank Post | Where rail slots are not required — certain gate-hanging or finishing situations. |
Rule of thumb: one more post than panels on a straight run, plus a corner post at every turn. The planner calculates this when you enter your layout and measurements.
60in vs 78in posts
| Post length | Typical panel height | Rough set-out |
|---|---|---|
| 60in (152 cm) | 2.5ft and 3ft panels (Picket / Pool) | ~3ft above grade · ~2ft set in the ground |
| 78in (198 cm) | 4ft panels (Picket / Pool) | ~4ft above grade · ~2.5ft set in |
Privacy and Ranch use larger 5×5 posts matched to full-height panels. For hard surfaces (concrete, paving), choose the hard-surface option in the planner so steel surface mounts are added per main post.
Post caps & picket caps
Post caps (4×4 and 5×5)
Finish every post with a matching cap. Common styles include External Flat, Internal Flat, Gothic, and New England — sized for 4×4 or 5×5 posts depending on the fence system.
Picket caps
Picket tops can be finished Chamfered or Pointed. The planner applies your choice across panels and matching picket gates.
Gates & openings
Every permanent fence style has matching gates. Browse gates or add openings in the planner.
Standard picket gates
Standard picket gates are commonly offered in 3ft, 4ft, and 5ft widths to suit each fence height. Pool, Privacy, and Ranch have their own matching gate options where stocked.
Single and double leaf
Choose a single gate or a pair of gates (double leaf) for wider openings. Every gate ships with self-closing hinges, a latch set, and fixings. A pair of gates also includes a drop rod by default.
Custom-width picket gates
Custom picket gates cover openings from about 50 cm up to 6ft (183 cm) wide. They are made to measure in our workshop (typically about a one-week lead time), priced as a base workshop fee plus a per-cm size adjustment, and are non-refundable once manufactured. Wider leaves may need a castor for support — the planner flags this.
Portable railed kits: plan an opening as a gap rather than a picket gate. Picket-style portable kits can still offer a matching freestanding gate where listed.
How to build a complete fence package
You don’t need to work anything out yourself — the planner at the top of this page does the maths. Answer a few plain questions about your space and it assembles the complete package: every panel, post, cap and gate, correctly matched, with nothing missed and nothing extra.
Prefer to jump straight to your style? Picket, Pool, Privacy, Ranch or Portable each open the planner with that fence already selected — and every product page has a “Plan the Complete Fence” shortcut too.
Your running total stays in view as you go. When it looks right, add the whole package to your basket in one click — or choose Email me my quote and we’ll email your itemised quote with a secure checkout link, ready whenever you are.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between PVC and timber fencing?
Which fence style should I choose?
Do the panels come with everything I need to install them?
How do I know how many posts I need?
What is the difference between a 60in and a 78in post?
Can I order a custom-width gate?
What is included with each gate?
Can I install onto concrete or paving?
Do you deliver across the UK?
Need help? Call 03333 222 050 or email info@simplefencing.co.uk.