Screens and edge treatments / Slat screens

Slat screens

Fixed privacy with light and air between the slats.

Slat direction, spacing and viewing angle determine what the screen hides and what it keeps open. The layout should be tested from the places that matter: inside the house, at the table and from neighbouring boundaries.

Explore the details

Vertical slat screen forming a partial boundary beside an outdoor area — Slat screen studyContext reference

01 / The right fit

Start with the space.

Slat screens introduce partial visual screening and edge definition while retaining openings between the slats. Panels are coordinated with the pergola frame, desired outlook and selected timber or aluminium finish.

Works well when

Privacy or service screening can be fixed in one location.
Some view-through and air movement are desirable.
The screen can align with the frame, furniture and circulation.

We’ll resolve together

The exact view lines that should be blocked or retained.
Timber or aluminium finish and its care requirements.
Slat direction, spacing, panel support and any gate or access panel.

02 / What to consider

Resolve the
whole picture.

Consider the materials, installation and everyday use together.

Privacy versus outlook

Denser spacing screens more, but reduces the view and can make the edge feel heavier.

Fixed definition versus flexibility

A slat screen is always present. Use a blind where the edge needs to open and close.

Timber warmth versus finish care

Timber and aluminium create different character and maintenance obligations. Confirm the exact finish before deciding.

Specification & care

The details that follow the design.

Materials and specification

Slats run vertically or horizontally at a pitch tuned to outlook and sun path. Lower sections can run denser to hide bins or services while upper sections stay lighter to keep views and light. Matching gates and removable panels use the same profiles so utilities disappear into the design.

Panel width and post spacing confirmed for the selected profile, opening and exposure

Fixing method and post spacing confirmed at design

Aluminium perimeter frame with adjustable brackets
Timber or aluminium slats in several profiles
Exterior finishes and fixings selected for the material and site exposure

Vertical or horizontal orientation; mixed‑density layouts

Integrated gate or removable service panel

Colour‑matched powder coat; timber oil or stain systems

Installation and maintenance

Supplier availability and the on-site sequence are confirmed for the selected screen system and measured openings

Cleaning and recoating follow the current written guidance for the selected aluminium or timber finish

Will slats rattle?

Noise risk depends on profile, span, fixing method, clearances, exposure and installation. Ask for the exact system details and any operating or maintenance guidance that applies.

Can I mix timber and aluminium?

Timber and aluminium can be considered together where their profiles, fixings, movement, finishes and care requirements are compatible with the completed screen design.