Timber Planters

HVM Timber Planters combine the natural warmth of wood with certified vehicle protection, creating landscaped barriers that feel welcoming rather than defensive. Each timber planter integrates Counter Terror Blocks within timber-clad walls, delivering PAS 68 impact resistance while presenting the aesthetic softness of wood, ideal for heritage town centres, conservation areas, and communities where contemporary security infrastructure would otherwise clash with established character.

PAS 68 Certified Timber Planters

Each timber planter in the range integrates a structural Counter Terror Block or Bollard core within its timber cladding, tested to PAS 68 standards to halt a 7.5-tonne vehicle travelling at up to 50 mph. Certified performance data is available for security assessments and planning submissions, with speed ratings across CT30, CT40, and CT50 to meet varying project requirements.

Planter Timber: Species, Profiles, and Finishes

The timber for planters in the HVM range is selected for long-term durability in public realm environments. The planter timber is available in a choice of hardwood species — including Iroko and Redwood — with profile options to suit both traditional and contemporary settings. Whether specifying rustic hardwood cladding for a heritage environment or clean-cut contemporary timber for a modern urban district, each unit can be fully coordinated with the surrounding streetscape.

Where Security Timber Planters Are Specified

Timber planters work where steel or concrete would dominate or conflict with surrounding architecture. They are particularly well suited to heritage town centres, conservation areas, market squares, and civic spaces where contemporary security infrastructure would compromise established character. Wood signals care and investment in public realm quality, and people respond positively to security measures that enhance visual warmth, making HVM timber planters a practical choice wherever certified protection and visual refinement are equally important objectives.

Integrated Planting and Environmental Benefits

Most timber planters in the range include genuine planting capacity alongside their security function. Integrated planting beds support mature trees, seasonal displays, or low-maintenance shrubs, further softening security presence within the public realm while contributing green infrastructure benefits. Townscape's team can advise on planting schemes to complement timber species and finish choices across any scheme.