Buy 6FT x 3FT Framed Contemporary Double Slatted Panel at East Coast Fencing
6FT x 3FT Framed Contemporary Double Slatted Panel delivers a crisp, modern look with a lighter, more open feel. Built to span a standard 6ft bay at 3ft high, it combines horizontal slats on both faces with a rigid perimeter frame to create a refined screen that defines boundaries, edges patios and separates garden zones without blocking daylight.
Contemporary double-slatted layout
This panel uses a double-slatted arrangement: horizontal boards are fixed to both faces and offset so the gaps on one side are covered by slats on the other. That offset disrupts direct sightlines, providing comfortable semi-privacy while allowing air and ambient light to pass through. The even spacing gives a clean, linear rhythm associated with modern architecture and design-led gardens.
Rigid, framed construction
A full perimeter frame encloses the slatted core, adding torsional strength and helping the panel keep its shape through seasonal changes. The frame offers straight, robust edges for secure fixings to posts and reduces the risk of racking in gusty conditions. This engineered build makes handling more predictable on site and helps long runs stay visually true from bay to bay.
Made for standard 6ft bays
At 1.83m wide (6ft), the panel aligns with typical UK post centres, simplifying planning along straight stretches and around corners. The modest 3ft height gives purposeful definition without enclosure, ideal where clear edges and visual connection are both important—front garden boundaries, low patio backdrops, or transitions between lawn and terrace.
Why choose a 3ft semi-private screen?
- Neighbourly openness: Low height maintains friendly sightlines while setting clear limits to spaces.
- Wind-aware design: Slatted format reduces continuous sail area compared with solid cladding.
- Light and planting: Admits diffuse daylight so borders stay bright and planting remains healthy.
- Versatile pairing: Works beneath taller sections or trellis to create varied heights along a boundary.
Applications around the plot
- Front boundaries: Provide a tidy, contemporary edge that complements paving and planting.
- Patios & terraces: Form a refined backdrop for dining or lounge areas without boxing the space in.
- Garden zoning: Separate play, grow and relax areas while keeping sightlines and airflow.
- Side paths & driveways: Add definition along routes and soften the look of hard landscaping.
- Utility screening: Conceal bins, air-con units or storage discretely with a consistent, high-end finish.
Balanced privacy, airflow and acoustics
The twin-skin slat pattern softens views by breaking up direct lines of sight; controlled gaps let breezes pass, moderating pressure on posts and improving comfort near seating. Compared with single-slat screens, the double arrangement also helps break up sound paths, subtly reducing harsh echoes in hard landscaped areas.
System compatibility
The framed edges provide reliable surfaces for panel clips or exterior-grade screws. Panels may be fitted between timber posts or slotted concrete posts. Where desired, a gravel board can be used beneath the panel to lift timber away from splashback and damp soil at ground level, creating a neat datum across the run and supporting longevity.
Installation notes
- Set posts plumb and to a string line; test-fit a panel to confirm the 6ft bay before fixing permanently.
- If using a gravel board, install it first to define base height and keep the visual line consistent.
- Secure through the frame into posts with corrosion-resistant screws or proprietary clips; pre-drill near ends to minimise splitting.
- On sloped ground, step panels at posts to keep the top line deliberate and tidy.
- Keep slat gaps clear of debris during installation so airflow and the intended shadow gaps are maintained.
Detailing for a coherent scheme
The horizontal banding pairs naturally with linear design elements—deck boards, porcelain paving joints and planter edges. Repeating the module across long runs provides a continuous visual thread. For entrances, a matching contemporary slatted gate keeps the language consistent, tying the boundary and access points into a single composition.
Durability by design
The open slatted build reduces wind loading compared with solid panels, easing structural demands on posts and fixings. The perimeter frame helps prevent bowing and keeps edges straight through seasonal moisture changes. With appropriate fixings and sensible placement above ground level, the panel is specified for reliable, year-round outdoor service.
Care and upkeep
Routine maintenance is straightforward: check fixings periodically (especially after high winds), keep foliage from pressing on the timber, and brush away leaves from between slats to preserve airflow and appearance. If you plan to refresh the colour, allow the timber to season before applying a suitable exterior wood finish, and always re-treat any newly exposed cuts as part of best practice.
Design benefits at a glance
- Modern, double-slatted layout delivers semi-privacy with light and airflow.
- Full perimeter frame for rigidity, clean edges and secure fixing points.
- Standard 6ft width simplifies layout; 3ft height defines spaces without enclosing them.
- Reduced wind loading versus solid boards for improved stability at low height.
- Refined, linear aesthetic that complements contemporary planting and hardscape materials.
Summary
The 6FT x 3FT Framed Contemporary Double Slatted Panel brings sharp, modern lines to a practical low boundary. Its framed, twin-slat construction balances semi-privacy, airflow and daylight, creating edges and screens that look composed, feel comfortable and help a garden read as a single, coherent design—whether you’re defining a front boundary, edging a terrace or zoning spaces within the plot.
