Style
Best Use
Privacy Level
Look/Finish
Horizontal Slats
Front boundaries, side fences, courtyards, and gates
Medium to high, depending on spacing
Clean, streamlined lines with timber-look finishes
Vertical Slats
Front boundaries, courtyards, feature fencing, and pool surrounds*
Medium to high, depending on spacing
Tall, clean lines with timber-look finishes
Battens
Front fences, feature boundaries, courtyards, and architectural screening
Low to high, depending on batten size and spacing
Stronger depth and shadow lines for a more architectural look with timber-look finishes
Framed Panels
Boundaries, gates, entrances, and areas with defined fence bays
Medium to high, depending on the panel infill and spacing
Neat, structured panels with coordinated timber-look finishes
Louvres
Courtyards, side boundaries, carports, and screening areas
Medium to high
Angled blades create a layered look with timber-look finishes
