Wooden slats for screening? What stuff and where to buy?

[mattman]

We’re currently having a tidy up of our garden and my wife wants to add a slatted screen to a pergola.

I’ve seen suggestions of using roof battens but they seem to twist and would really prefer something a bit deep in profile - I.e 50mm ish

This is the sort of look she wants, but looking at hardwood cladding the prices are immense! Any recommendations for suggestions to alternatives?

[mattman]

Thanks for the replies - sounds like the additional vertical supports are the key!

[mattman]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.

I purchased a few of these panels today as they are going to be used as screening rather than a fence, so didn't need to be as robust as some solutions shown.

Plus they are ready made so i just need to screw them up - for once an easy job and cheaper than buying the materials myself.

Will see what the quality is like and report back

https://www.buyfencingdirect.co.uk/6-x-1-4-forest-...