Buy 6FT x 6FT Waney Lap Fence Panel - Pressure Treated Green at East Coast Fencing
If you want sturdy, great-looking garden privacy without the fuss, our 6FT x 6FT Waney Lap Fence Panel – Pressure Treated Green is the straightforward choice. This classic horizontal-lap design gives you dependable screening for boundaries, side returns and back gardens alike, while the green pressure treatment helps the timber stand up to the British weather. It’s an easy, budget-wise way to refresh tired fencing and create a neat, consistent look across long runs.
Why the 6FT x 6FT Waney Lap Fence Panel – Pressure Treated Green is a Safe, Reliable Upgrade
Waney lap (often called overlap) fence panels are popular because they balance cost, privacy and speed of installation. Each panel uses overlapping boards that shed water effectively and reduce gaps for a more private boundary. The familiar, timeless look sits comfortably in both modern and traditional gardens, softening hard landscaping and blending with planting. The green-tinted pressure treatment provides an outdoor-ready finish from day one, and it naturally weathers over time to a softer, woodland hue that complements lawns, paths and patios.
Materials & Build You Can Trust
Built around the well-proven lap construction, the panel’s horizontal boards are arranged to ensure efficient water run-off and dependable coverage. The pressure-treated green finish penetrates the timber, offering added protection against the elements. It’s a sensible, low-maintenance option for everyday gardens, rental properties and quick boundary replacements where you want reliability and tidy lines without over-engineering the job.
Privacy, Security & Peace of Mind
At 6ft high, these panels provide meaningful privacy for most rear gardens, helping to screen patios, hot tubs and children’s play areas from view. The horizontal laps help limit sightlines while maintaining a clean silhouette, and the framed edges give you a firm, consistent fixing surface along the top and sides. For secure, long-lasting results on property boundaries, pair your panels with robust posts and a suitable plinth to keep the timber up off the ground.
Weather Readiness & Longevity
The green pressure treatment delivers durable, outdoor-ready performance with minimal upkeep. To further extend service life, lift your panels off the soil using a compatible base. A simple way to do that is to add a damp-proof plinth with concrete gravel boards, which help protect the bottom edge from splashback and ground moisture. Capping the top rail also helps water shed away from the panel face and reduces the chance of ingress at the very top—see our panel capping options for an easy finishing detail.
Size, Layout & Planning
These 6ft x 6ft panels make layout planning simple for straight runs and standard plot boundaries. They’re ideal for replacing old overlap fencing like-for-like or for tidying up patchy, mixed boundaries in one go. For sloped ground, you can step panels to follow levels cleanly; on gentler gradients, skilled installers may choose to rake panels to match the fall. Corners, returns and gates are straightforward to integrate with use of appropriate posts and fixings.
Style Fit for Real Gardens
The traditional horizontal profile is easy to dress with climbers and looks natural alongside lawns, sleepers and paving. The green treatment tone works with surrounding planting and can be left to mellow or finished with an appropriate exterior stain if you prefer a specific colour scheme. For a lighter, airier look at frontages, you might mix and match with lower panels near the road while keeping full privacy further back in the plot.
Installation: Fast, Familiar & DIY-Friendly
One of the biggest draws of waney lap panels is how quickly they go in. For the most durable system, many customers set posts first, then slot panels between them and secure with appropriate fixings. Slotted posts speed up the job and make future replacements straightforward. If you’re unsure which post material suits your project best, browse concrete fence posts for maximum longevity or choose wooden fence posts to keep a fully timber aesthetic. Whichever route you take, use suitable screws and fixings designed for exterior use to ensure a secure, lasting fit.
Build a Complete, Compatible System
Think of your fence as a simple kit: posts, plinth, panel, capping and fixings. These 6x6ft lap panels drop neatly into most standard setups. A robust plinth with concrete gravel boards helps keep timber well clear of wet ground. Finish the top edge with panel capping for consistent water run-off and a tidy, professional line. If you’re running fencing past a path or doorway, plan gate positions early and ensure hinges and latches are specified from our ironmongery ranges to suit the post material you’ve chosen. For browsing similar looks and mixing heights where needed, you can view the broader family in Waney Lap Fence Panels.
Where These Panels Work Best
Use 6x6ft lap panels for back-garden boundaries, long side returns, dog-secure spaces and general screening around patios and seating areas. They’re also a good fit for tidy, cost-effective upgrades when you’re refreshing an entire run at once. If you prefer a more architectural look with vertical lines and extra rigidity, consider browsing our wider fence panels categories to compare styles. Many homeowners combine lap panels along rear and side boundaries with a lower, more decorative treatment to the front for sightlines and kerb appeal.
Pro Tips from the Trade
Set out with a string line: Establish a straight, level reference to keep posts and panel tops true across the full run. Concrete in posts correctly: Achieve adequate depth and consolidation for your soil type, and brace posts until the mix has cured. Mind the ground line: Avoid burying panel timber; use a plinth so the bottom board sits clear of soil and mulch. Seal fresh cuts: If you trim any timber during installation, seal exposed ends with a suitable exterior treatment to maintain protection. Fixings matter: Use outdoor-grade screws or clips and place them consistently to avoid racking and squeaks in the wind.
Design & Detailing That Make a Difference
Small choices make for a smarter finish. A top cap keeps water shedding away from the face and gives a crisp shadow line along the boundary. Matching your post material to other hard landscaping (paving edges, retaining walls, gate furniture) helps the garden feel cohesive. At tricky junctions—corners, service runs or where you pass a downpipe—ensure panels remain plumb and clear of obstructions, using packing pieces or specialist brackets if required. If you’d like extra height without a heavier-looking fence, many customers add a decorative topper or integrate a run of trellis panels above the main line to soften the silhouette while keeping privacy where it’s needed most.
- Simple, familiar installation with a classic overlap look
- Pressure-treated green timber for outdoor-ready durability
- Ideal for long, cost-effective privacy runs at standard 6ft height
- Pairs cleanly with concrete or wooden posts and a protective plinth
- Easy to finish with capping, gates and trellis for a polished result
Choosing Posts & Bases: A Quick Guide
For low-maintenance longevity, concrete posts are hard to beat and make panel swaps straightforward if a single bay ever needs attention. If a natural, all-timber look suits your scheme, wooden posts coordinate seamlessly with the lap face and accept stains easily. Whichever you choose, adding a plinth with concrete gravel boards keeps the panel away from standing water and lawn irrigation so your fence remains straighter and smarter for longer. Finish with panel capping for clean lines and specify reliable screws and fixings suited to exterior use.
Aftercare & Seasonal Checks
Once installed, the panels are designed for low maintenance. Periodically clear debris from the bottom edge and ensure soil or mulch hasn’t built up against the timber. Keep climbing plants trained on wires or battens rather than directly through the laps to avoid forcing gaps. After storms, check fixings and post alignment; tighten anything that has worked loose and prune back branches that flap against the fence to reduce wear over time. If you plan to colour the fence, use a suitable exterior product and follow the manufacturer’s guidance on preparation and coats.
A Solid, Good-Looking Boundary—Done Right
When you want privacy, value and a time-proven look, the 6FT x 6FT Waney Lap Fence Panel – Pressure Treated Green is a smart purchase. Build your run with compatible posts, a durable plinth and tidy finishing details, and you’ll have a boundary that looks cohesive today and keeps performing season after season. Add your chosen quantity to basket now and complete the system with posts, capping and fixings—then enjoy free delivery on orders £99+.
