Gilcrest launches British-made acoustic fencing

Specialist composite manufacturer Gilcrest has introduced its newly launched Sonocore Fence Panel, which reduces unwanted noise transmission by up to 25dB.

Designed and manufactured in Britain, the Sonocore panel uses a closed-cell foam core encased in 0.8mm leather-grain coated steel to deliver severe sound attenuation. The product is independently lab-tested to BS EN ISO 10140-2 and BS EN 1793-2 and to the human ear, this represents a sound reduction of up to five times.

Unlike traditional timber fencing, the steel-composite Sonocore system features double-sided panels that will not rot, warp or fade, requiring zero ongoing treatments or painting. Site installation efficiency is also built into the system: the modular tongue-and-groove boards weigh approximately 8kg each, allowing a straightforward, one-person lift into standard 1.8m slotted post configurations without heavy machinery or wrestling with full-height panels.

Chris Honer, CEO at Gilcrest, commented: “Opening up land near key transport links is a vital move for UK housing delivery, but sustainable development must protect residents’ quality of life. The Sonocore Fence Panel gives housebuilders and local planners a proven, British-made solution to meet strict environmental acoustic targets. By cutting noise pollution by up to 25dB right at the boundary, whether from nearby rail lines, heat pumps or commercial sites, we are helping turn challenging plots into peaceful, thriving communities.”