Buy 6FT x 5FT Framed Contemporary Double Slatted Panel at East Coast Fencing
6FT x 5FT Framed Contemporary Double Slatted Panel delivers a refined, modern look with practical day-to-day performance. Built to span a standard 6ft bay at 5ft high, it combines a clean horizontal slat layout on both faces with a robust perimeter frame. The result is an elegant, semi-private screen that suits contemporary homes, terraces and garden makeovers where crisp architectural lines are a priority.
Contemporary double-slatted design
This panel uses a double-slatted arrangement: parallel horizontal boards on each face are offset so the gaps on one side are covered by slats on the other. The offset limits direct lines of sight to create comfortable semi-privacy while still allowing air and light to pass. The evenly spaced slats produce the calm, linear rhythm associated with modern landscaping and outdoor living spaces.
Rigid, framed construction
A full perimeter frame encloses the slatted core for shape retention and strength. The frame helps resist racking in wind, keeps edges straight during handling and provides solid fixing points to posts. This engineered build quality means panels sit true across long runs and maintain clean sightlines from one bay to the next.
Made for standard 6ft bays
At 1.83m wide (6ft), each panel matches typical UK bay centres to simplify layout along straight runs and around corners. The 5ft height offers substantial screening without the full enclosure of a 6ft panel, striking a comfortable balance for patios, seating areas and side returns where a lighter, more open feel is desired.
Balanced privacy, airflow and light
- Semi-privacy: Offset slats obscure direct views while avoiding the heavy, monolithic look of solid boards.
- Air movement: Controlled gaps temper wind pressure, improving stability and comfort near seating areas.
- Daylight: The double-skin pattern admits ambient light, helping borders and planting feel vibrant rather than overshadowed.
Where this panel excels
- Modern plots: Complements porcelain paving, rendered walls and minimalist plant palettes.
- Patios & terraces: Creates a refined backdrop for dining or lounge areas without feeling boxed in.
- Side returns: Screens bins and utilities with a consistent, premium finish.
- Zoning: Defines outdoor “rooms” for cooking, play or growing while preserving light and airflow.
Compatibility and system approach
The framed edges provide a reliable surface for panel clips or exterior-grade screws. Panels can be fitted between timber posts or slotted concrete posts, and may be combined with a gravel board to lift timber away from splashback and damp ground. Keeping components within a single style—slatted panels, matching gates and aligned post caps—delivers a coherent, high-end boundary.
Installation notes
- Set posts plumb and to a string line; confirm the 6ft bay with a panel before fixing permanently.
- If using a gravel board, establish this datum first to keep base lines consistent across bays.
- Fix through the frame into posts with corrosion-resistant screws or clips; pre-drill near ends to minimise splitting.
- On sloping ground, step panels neatly at posts to preserve a tidy, intentional top line.
Built for year-round performance
The slatted format reduces continuous sail area compared with solid cladding, easing wind loading on the structure. The rigid frame adds torsional strength and helps prevent bowing, while the twin-skin slat arrangement helps break up sound paths and softens noise more effectively than single-skin screens. With routine care, the panel provides dependable service through seasonal changes.
Care and upkeep
Maintenance is straightforward: check fixings periodically, keep foliage off the timber and brush debris from slat gaps to maintain airflow. If you plan to refresh colour in future, allow the timber to season before applying a compatible exterior wood finish and always re-treat any fresh cuts as part of best practice.
Design coherence across the boundary
The horizontal banding reads as a continuous visual thread along long runs and around corners. Pairing with a contemporary slatted gate keeps entrances aligned with the rest of the boundary, while repeating post caps and gravel boards ties the installation together for a deliberate, design-led finish.
Benefits at a glance
- Modern double-slatted layout delivers semi-privacy with airflow.
- Full perimeter frame provides rigidity and clean fixing edges.
- Sized for standard 6ft bays; 5ft height balances screening with openness.
- Reduced wind loading versus solid panels for improved stability.
- Refined, linear aesthetic suited to contemporary gardens and terraces.
Summary
The 6FT x 5FT Framed Contemporary Double Slatted Panel brings crisp, modern lines to a durable fence module that’s easy to plan and install. Its framed, twin-skin construction balances privacy, airflow and light, creating boundaries that look sharp, feel comfortable and remain stable from season to season across patios, side returns and garden zones.
