HAB1 traditional straight Spade fence

Deqing Huazhijie Railing & Fencing Co., Ltd. has produced PVC fencing in Huzhou, near Shanghai, since 2003, and the HAB1 traditional straight Spade fence is one of our core picket systems. We extrude the profiles on our own lines, notch and route rails and posts, and supply complete panel kits that combine sections, posts and gates into a finished run. The range serves residential front yards, villa and farm boundaries, warehouse perimeters and temporary enclosures where a classic spade picket line has to hold its shape without paint, rot or termite treatment.

A Straight Spade Picket Panel Built from Virgin PVC

The HAB1 is a traditional straight spade picket fence: vertical pickets with a flat spade top, carried between a pre-notched top rail and a pre-notched bottom rail, with the bottom rail reinforced by an aluminum insert for commercial-grade stiffness. Pickets are 7/8" x 3" x 39" and run at 15 pieces per standard 8 ft section, which gives the even, open rhythm that suits front-yard and boundary work.

• Panel kit ships as rails plus pickets; ordering is section + post + gate for a complete fence.
• Posts arrive pre-routed as Line, End, Corner, 3-way or blank, so the same profile covers straight runs, turns and junctions.
• Standard section volume is 0.08 CBM, which keeps container planning predictable for 40HQ loads.
• Matching gates are produced to the same picket spacing and color as the panel run.

Standard HAB1 Panel Specification

The table below reflects the standard HAB1 build. Heights, widths and picket spacing are the variables most projects adjust, and all three are produced to order rather than pulled from fixed stock.

Application Fit Across Residential, Farm and Commercial Sites

The straight spade top reads as a traditional boundary marker, so it works where a solid privacy panel would look heavy. The open picket line also keeps sightlines and airflow, which matters on farm lanes, warehouse edges and rental properties.

• Front yards and estate districts: 48" height with 4" x 4" posts and a Gothic or New England cap.
• Villas, country yards and balconies: shorter runs with tighter picket spacing for a finer appearance.
• Farms and warehouses: 5" x 5" posts and aluminum-reinforced bottom rails where vehicle traffic and wind exposure are higher.
• Temporary and event enclosures: panel kits that can be assembled, moved and re-erected without refinishing.

Where a project needs a different picket profile, the PVC picket fence range covers horizontal, scalloped, arched and face-mounted variants, and the HAB2 7/8"x3" outdoor picket fence extends the same picket dimension into a different top treatment.

Material Formulation and Weathering Behaviour

HAB1 profiles are extruded from 100% virgin PVC with no recycled content and no lead, and the surface is not coated, so there is no film to peel or repaint. The compound carries UV inhibitors, impact modifiers and stabilizers, with titanium dioxide at 10 parts per 100 and pigments sourced from US or German suppliers. Resin, TiO2 and pigment batches are traceable through production.

• Fire performance: V-0 rated formulation.
• Temperature range: -40 °C to 70 °C service conditions.
• Water absorption: none, so panels do not swell, rot or host termites.
• Surface: formulated to resist chalking, cracking, chipping and peeling over the service life.

Posts, Routing and Gate Interfaces

Post routing is the interface that decides how cleanly a run goes together. We route the post holes at the factory to match the rail spacing of the ordered panel height, so rails insert directly and the notched rail ends resist pull-out. Line, End, Corner, 3-way and blank posts are produced in the same order, which removes on-site drilling for standard layouts.

Gates are built to the same picket dimension and color as the panels, and hardware preparation is confirmed against the hinge and latch set the project uses. Where a driveway or side access is part of the scope, matching PVC fence gates are quoted alongside the panel sections so the opening width and post positions are fixed before production.

Customization, OEM and ODM Scope

Because each HAB1 order is produced to the project rather than picked from a fixed catalogue, the adjustable variables are panel height, panel width, picket spacing, post size, post routing, cap style, color and gate configuration. We also take OEM and ODM work, including new fence profiles and styles developed from a customer's drawing or sample.

• Custom color matching against a supplied chip or reference part.
• Profile development for a new picket or rail geometry.
• Private-label packaging and carton marking for distributor programs.
• Mixed container loads combining picket, privacy, pool and gate lines.

Quality Control and Documentation

Production runs through extrusion, cutting, drilling, notching, packaging and storage under one roof, which keeps the profile dimensions and hole positions consistent between the first and last section of an order. An independent quality-control group inspects each extruder's output every hour and carries out additional random checks during the shift.

• Product documentation for the HAB1 panel includes SGS, CE and ISO 9001 certification.
• Company-level certification includes CE, RoHS and UL94 for the PVC formulations we extrude.
• Quality-system certification includes ISO 9001:2000, ASTM and TUV Global Manufacturer certification.
• Customs classification for PVC fence profiles: HS code 3925900000.

Installation, Maintenance and Serviceability

Installation follows the same sequence as a wood picket fence: set the posts, insert the rails into the routed post holes, drop the pickets into the notched rails, then fit the post caps. Posts are set in concrete where local practice calls for it on wood posts, and the heavier post-and-rail wall section with notched rails gives greater resistance to pull-out.

• Routine cleaning is a garden-hose rinse; stubborn marks respond to a mild abrasive cleaner or, if needed, 400-grit sanding.
• Graffiti and paint are removed with ordinary detergent, a pressure washer or paint thinner depending on the marking.
• Individual pickets, rails, posts and caps are replaceable without dismantling the full run.
• Installation video guidance and technical support are provided with the order.
• The HAB1 panel carries a 30-year limited warranty.

Information We Use to Configure Your Solution

A firm quotation and a production-ready drawing come from a short set of project inputs. Send these and we will return the section, post and gate schedule with the panel layout for confirmation.

• Total linear footage and the number of separate runs, with corner and end positions marked.
• Required panel height and width, plus any picket spacing preference.
• Post size (4" x 4" or 5" x 5") and the count of Line, End, Corner, 3-way and blank posts.
• Gate quantity, opening width, swing direction and hardware type.
• Color reference, cap style and whether the aluminum bottom-rail insert is required.
• Site conditions that affect post setting: ground type, wind exposure and frost depth.
• Packaging, carton marking, labeling and destination port.
• For OEM and ODM work: drawings, samples or the target profile dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in one HAB1 panel section?

A standard section contains one pre-notched top rail at 2" x 3-1/2" x 94", one pre-notched bottom rail at the same dimension with an aluminum insert, and 15 pickets at 7/8" x 3" x 39". Posts, post caps and gates are ordered separately so the run can be configured to the site. The complete fence is simply section plus post plus gate.

Can the HAB1 fence be produced in heights and widths other than 48" x 96"?

Yes. 48" height and 96" width are the standard build, and both are produced to order in other dimensions. Picket length, rail length and post routing are adjusted together so the panel still assembles without on-site cutting.

Why is there an aluminum insert in the bottom rail?

The insert adds stiffness along the lower rail, which is the member that carries the most load in an open picket fence. It is specified for commercial strength on longer runs, exposed sites and installations where the fence also acts as a physical barrier.

Which colors and cap styles are available?

Standard colors are White, Tan, Grey and Cream, with custom color matching available for OEM programs. Post caps are offered in New England, Flat and Gothic profiles, and we keep one cap style consistent across an order so the finished line reads uniformly.

How is the HAB1 fence packed and how long does production take?

Panels ship as knocked-down kits of rails and pickets with posts and caps packed separately, which keeps a standard section at 0.08 CBM for efficient container loading. Production for a 40HQ order is typically about 7–10 days, and packaging, carton marking and labeling are set to the distributor's requirement.

Can Huazhijie supply the HAB1 fence as a custom OEM program?

We accept OEM and ODM orders, including new profile development, custom colors, private-label packaging and mixed containers that combine picket fencing with privacy, pool and gate lines. As a traditional straight Spade fence manufacturer, we work from the project schedule, drawing or sample you provide and confirm the configuration before extrusion begins.