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Venetian fence panels – made from Scandinavian Redwood

Venetian fence panels are designed to create a contemporary garden boundary with clean horizontal lines using evenly spaced timber slats. The gaps between the battens create subtle shadow lines that add depth and visual interest. This minimalist style complements both modern and traditional outdoor spaces due to its simplicity. This makes Venetian fencing a popular choice for garden designers and landscapers looking to create a relaxed backdrop for planting and garden features.

What Is Venetian fencing?

Venetian fence panels are made from horizontal battens or slats that have evenly spaced gaps between. They are designed to give a more contemporary look to your garden than traditional fencing. Having a gap between each batten creates subtle shadow lines that enhance the  flowing horizontal design of the panels.

Venetian panels are made from 44mm x 16mm x 183cm (6ft) Redwood battens that have 7mm, 12mm or 20mm gaps. Having options on gap size between the slats allows you to choose the level of privacy or openness that suits your garden. The 7mm gap venetian fencing is the most popular size due to the excellent privacy it offers.

The secret to a continuous Venetian fence

The fence panels have a minimalist slatted look that creates strong horizontal lines across the garden. There is no frame around the edge of the panels, allowing them to be fitted closely together without visible breaks. Fixing the panels to the front of the posts rather than between them is key to achieving the continuous look that our Venetian fencing is known for.

This uninterrupted horizontal flow is extremely popular with garden designers and landscapers as it creates the perfect backdrop for planting schemes and architectural garden features. It works equally well in both contemporary and traditional gardens.

Venetian fencing is also ideal for cladding over existing fencing or walls and can be installed on top of a wall to increase privacy and height while maintaining a light and contemporary appearance.

Do Venetian fence panels give enough privacy?

One of the most common questions is whether Venetian panels offer enough privacy. The answer is it depends on how the fence is being used and the gap size of the panel. Even with the 7mm gap it is possible to see through if you look through the gaps with your face pressed against the the fence. When standing back you can see the faint outlines of things behind.

If you want the slatted look but also want complete privacy then our Double Sided Venetian Fencing may be the product for you. This has two layers of battens offset in a hit and miss configuration so that you can not see through any gaps. The other option is to clad over your existing fence with our Venetian panels. This means your existing fence creates the privacy and the new slatted fence is on the inside. Remember that complete privacy is not always needed especially if you have lots of planting or if you plan to cover a wall or existing fence.

What gap size should I choose?

We offer our Venetian fence panels with 7mm, 12mm and 20mm gaps between the battens. The image below shows the three options side by side. The right choice depends on the balance of privacy, light and airflow you are looking to achieve.

Panels with 7mm gaps

The 7mm gap is the most popular option as it offers an excellent balance between privacy and airflow. From a normal viewing distance it is difficult to see much through the fence, making it ideal for boundary fencing and gardens where privacy is important.
When used to clad an existing fence, the fence behind is completely hidden. It can be used on top of walls and be clad over the face of walls.

Panels with 12mm gaps

The 12mm gap allows more light and airflow to pass through the fence while still having a good level of screening. It is often chosen by customers who want a slightly lighter and more open appearance. Ideal for fencing on a wall and creating partitions in a garden. Often used as pergola side panels and as wall cladding.

Panels with 20mm gaps

The 20mm gap has the most open and airier look. It allows the greatest amount of light and airflow through the fence and is often used for decorative screening & feature areas in contemporary garden designs. It is also useful for training climbing plants like a trellis.

Finest Grade Redwood – A Cut Above The Rest

Most fence panels on the market are made from 5th-grade timber, which is full of knots and imperfections. It’s always worth checking the grade of wood used before you buy, as the quality makes a big difference to both the look and the lifespan of your fence. We only use premium timber, and the difference is clear to see across our entire range. After all, not all battens are the same.

The Redwood battens used to make Venetian fencing are machined from the finest Scandinavian Redwood sideboards. This is the highest quality grade available. It means that the timber has few knots and has minimal surface imperfections. The colour of our battens is also very attractive unlike most green treated battens that you will find in abundance online. The timber has been chosen as a cost effective alternative to Cedar fencing. This gives you proper contemporary slatted fencing panels at the best price around.

Why do our Venetian fence panels line up perfectly?

Our Venetian fence panels are made so that the battens line up perfectly. If you are looking for the horizontal slatted look then its so important the panels all align correctly. Our unique manufacturing process is very accurate and precise. You can rest assured that the lines of your slatted fencing will run true when purchasing our Venetian panels. If you are comparing products ask the question ‘do the battens line up perfectly?’ before you buy.

Easy to assemble 3 part fencing System

Venetian fencing is part of our Cequence fencing system which consists of a slatted fence panel, a profiled post and a capping rail. The three elements go together to create a seamless fence with no visible posts. Our fence posts and capping page has a range of posts and capping rails that match our Venetian panels perfectly.

These contemporary slatted fence panels are sold in handy 60cm and 90cm high sections that can be stacked above each other to achieve your desired fence height. If your desired fencing height is different you can easily trim off battens as required. The join between stacked Venetian panels is invisible so it will look like a single panel once installed.

The most popular way of fitting these panels is to have them fixed to the front of the posts so that you don’t have a break between each panel.

Don’t forget to buy screws to attach your panels to posts – you can find our 40mm powder coated screws in the fixing section of our website.

Venetian Fencing Key Facts

• Great quality and price
• Easy to assemble 3 part Cequence system
• Made from 44mm x 16mm x 183cm Redwood battens
• Available with 7mm, 12mm and 20mm gaps
• Popular Venetian slatted fence panels
• High-quality treated Redwood panels – handmade in our joinery shop
• 15 year warranty
• Width adjustment kits are available for on site sizing.
• Matching posts & gates available
• Contemporary slatted fence panel design that create a continuous (seamless) line

Venetian Fencing FAQ

Can you see through the gaps?

We offer three gap sizes 7mm, 12mm and 20mm – the 7mm gap gives excellent privacy but not complete privacy. With you face close to the fence you can look through the small gaps. If viewed from afar the fencing offers good overall privacy. If the panels are clad over an existing fence then the fence behind will not be visible through the gaps.

Does the colour fade?

The Redwood colour will fade over time especially in bright sunlight areas. This is the same for all timber fencing. You can apply a UV protector to prevent the fencing from fading this acts as a barrier to sunlight that causes the wood to fade. Think of it as sun cream for fences. If left to naturally age it will over a number of years fade to a modern silver grey.

Is Venetian fencing easy to fit?

Fitting Venetian fencing is not any harder than a standard fence. If you have good DIY skills and are confident the you should be able to do it. We also provide support to our customers offering advice on best installation practice. You can also visit our Installation Guides page and download a step by step PDF install guide.

Why are the posts not visible?

Our Venetian fencing is designed to be continuous. The panels fit closely together for a horizontal slatted look. Our Cequence fencing system makes creating contemporary slatted style fencing a quick and easy task. You can find details on the Cequence system and other ways to fit our fencing  in our Install Guides section

Can you use these panels with standard concrete slotted or wooden posts?

Yes! we can make these panels work with standard timber posts or slotted concrete posts, you just need to tell our team and we will do the rest! You can also clad over your existing fence so those posts are not visible.

Do you do bespoke width panels?

You can buy a width adjustment kit for Venetian panels on our website. This allows you to easily change the width of your panels to suit your requirements. We also now offer our Extended Venetian fence panels in 2.085m and 2.385m widths for areas where a wider panel is needed.

How long are the panels Guaranteed for?

Our Venetian Fence panels are Guaranteed for 15 years. They are made from pressure treated Redwood and stainless steel fixings.

Where do you deliver to?

We offer a Van delivery service in Kent, London and surrounding counties. We cover the rest of mainland UK with a pallet delivery service.
For delivery to Ireland and Channel Islands we ask that you contact us for a delivery quotation.

Where does Redwood come from?

Our Redwood is sourced from the Scandinavian mountains in slow-growing forests, where the colder climate produces denser timber, offering greater stability and a more attractive woodgrain.

Scandinavian Redwood grows in Sweden, Finland and Norway. We buy from FSC certified supplier who is a member of the timber trade association. The wood comes from well managed woodlands where replanting is always part of the process.