Types of Screening

In this post, we are going to look at a few different types screening that are available in natural materials.
The natural materials that are used, vary considerably, from rigid timber slats, in anything from pine to exotic hardwoods, but pine is one of the more popular.
Other softer materials, are used as a weave, or fastened with wire to maintain their shape. These screens are generally supplied in a roll of a predetermined height & length, the most common being 1.5M-2M High, & 2M-3M in length.

Some material used for screening:


Woven Bamboo & Mozo Bamboo Framed Screens


Brushwood & Peeled Reed


Pine Bark & Split Bamboo



Pine Timber Trellis Diamond & Square 32 & 96mm apetures (Formal)

All of these screens, should be protected from rot & insect attack, & should last for a number of years outdoors.
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All of these screens, need to be mounted into either a frame, as is the case with most of the more rigid materials, like timber & the larger bamboo pieces, while the softer more flexible screens, can be mounted directly onto a fence or a rough wooden screen (if the back is not visible)

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Screening

For centuries people have used screening

in the garden in one form or another.

They were used to:

Hide an unsightly view,
Create privacy,
Separate one area from another,
Create a shelter from the wind,
or to create a backdrop to highlight a feature in the garden.

The advantage of manufactured screens, is that they provide an instant effect in the garden, whereas trying to achieve the same result using plant material in the garden, would take a lot longer & comes with a whole series of other challenges like regular maintenance.

Other than built screens e.g. solid walls, most screens are made from timber & other natural products, & with the technology available & the global village phenomenon, there is now a wide range of material to choose from.

The cost of this material can vary considerably, but there is a solution to suite every budget.

Some of the material is supplied in rolls of various lengths, (1.5M or 2M High x 3M in length being the most common), while others can be purchased in a timber frame, giving it a more formal appearance.

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