Why Slatted Fencing Is Booming in 2025
A modern alternative to traditional panels – and it’s here to stay
If you’ve spent any time walking around gardens in North London or Hertfordshire recently, you’ll have spotted it — clean horizontal lines, subtle gaps, and sleek timber finishes. Slatted fencing (also called Venetian fencing or batten fencing) has quickly become one of the biggest outdoor trends of the past few years — and 2025 is showing no signs of slowing down.
Whether you’re upgrading a tired boundary or designing a stylish new garden from scratch, slatted fencing is a brilliant way to combine privacy, style, and a premium finish — and it’s now easier than ever to build using high-quality battens and posts from Wood Green Timber.
What Is Slatted Fencing?
Slatted fencing uses horizontal timber battens, spaced evenly apart, and fixed to timber posts. It can be installed as a full-height boundary fence (usually 1.8m), a low front garden feature, or a decorative screen that zones off sections of your space.
It creates a clean, modern look that works with everything from decking and garden rooms to paving, sleepers, and even traditional planting schemes.
Why It’s So Popular in 2025
1. Modern Gardens Demand Modern Fencing
Contemporary garden designs are all about clean lines, zoning, and natural materials. Slatted fencing fits the brief — especially when paired with soft landscaping, porcelain paving, or composite decking. It brings a subtle sense of order and structure without feeling overbearing.
2. It Offers Privacy Without Feeling Boxed In
Unlike solid panel fencing, slatted fences still let light and air through, making them perfect for smaller gardens or patio areas that need to feel open. With 5mm spacing between slats, you get visual privacy without making the space feel closed off.
3. You Can Customise the Look
One of the biggest reasons people love slatted fencing is the flexibility:
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Choose narrow or wide battens
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Go full-height or low-level
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Stain, paint, oil, or leave natural
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Mix colours or materials for contrast
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Build with one width of batten, or alternate for a decorative pattern
It’s fencing, but architectural — and it lets people really make it their own.
4. It’s Great for Front Gardens & Kerb Appeal
Front fencing often needs to be lower and less intrusive — and that’s where slatted designs shine. A 900mm (3ft) slatted fence looks clean, stylish and tidy, and works especially well with planters, gravel, or low sleeper borders.
It’s increasingly being used in modern developments, new builds and refurbishments to give homes a polished, higher-end look from the street.
5. It’s Built to Last – If You Do It Right
Because slatted fences are built with individual battens and posts, not cheap pre-made panels, you get total control over the quality and layout. Using UC3 treated battens and stainless steel fixings gives you a strong, durable fence that’ll outlast most budget panel systems — and it’s easy to repair or refresh over time.
Common Uses for Slatted Fencing
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Rear boundary fences
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Front garden fencing
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Patio screening and zoning
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Bin and bike stores
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Around garden rooms or hot tubs
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Divider walls for shared spaces
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Above retaining walls (on sleeper beds, for example)
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Low trellis-style topping to standard fences
What You’ll Need (From Us)
We stock everything you need to build a slatted fence from scratch — no kits, no cut corners:
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UC3 treated battens – 18x44mm or 18x94mm
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Green or brown treated fence posts
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Postmix – for quick-setting, secure installation
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Stainless steel screws or galvanised fixings
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Optional finishes – Osmo oil, exterior stain, or timber paint
Pop in with your measurements and we’ll help work out your cutting list, spacing, and total quantities.
Want to Build Your Own?
Check out our step-by-step guide:
How to Build a Slatted Fence – Full DIY Guide
Or visit Wood Green or Potters Bar, where we’ll talk you through everything you need to get started.
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