Suggestions for a new fence

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We have a long garden.
Very private with high walls down one side and a fence down the other.

The fence is one full fence panel high (so 5 feet?), and so is high enough not to see over.

We have lived here 9 years, party fence, good relationship with neighbours. We both have dogs, so need a secure barrier.

About half way down our garden there is a section of the fence that just keeps coming down in every storm. Over the years we have fixed it, shored it up, and then 3-4 years ago, after yet another storm, redid the concrete bases and new posts and new fence.
It came down in the wind again last weekend, the posts have snapped off!

So, I suggested to dh that we replace it with something different that allows the wind through, eg a trellis instead of a solid fence. He is suggesting a fence half the height. Trouble is, I like it that our garden is private.

Is there anything solid that is actually slatted in some way to allow wind through? No point in having a trellis, covering it plants for privacy and then the plants make a solid mass against the wind.

I was thinking about somethign like a louvre window? Does anything like that exist?
Any other suggestions?

Thanks

What about metal fencing like this it looks like wooden fencing.

I don't think that would help with the problem of the fence catching the wind so badly.

I think the metal fence would also blow down, and when it does, it will cause more damage as it does!

thanks for replying Clutterbugsmum
just bumping in case anyone else can help?

www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/fencing/fencing-panels/louvre

Is this any good?

6ft high palisade fencing. Unusual but Jacksons do it.

I've seen a lot of fencing in Scotland with vertical slats spaced with gaps, not what would be called palisade but similar. I've wondered if it's because of weather conditions. Maybe Google some Scottish fencing companies and see some pictures?

Another benefit is if the fence is on the southern boundary - in winter the gaps let more sunlight into the garden. Better for the plants and any snow melts more quickly!

ineedaholidaynow

That looks perfect!
I'll just need to have a look at pricing etc, but I think it is worth it.
I'll show it to dh

Plexie When I was walking the dog this morning I saw a few places with vertical slates with gaps. Trouble is, all the ones I saw the gaps are quite wide, so not so good for the privacy.

The fence is actually on the Southern boundary, but there is a huge tree which shades it, so no light benefits! (and very rarely snow to melt) In fact, there are no plants/bushes along that piece of fence because of the tree, and I'm just wondering if the plants and bushes elsewhere act as a buffer to stop the worst of the wind, so this bit gets the full force.
Hadn't thought of that.

One advantage is that another piece of fence came down near the house, an old bit that we have never had to repair or replace. The bed under it is in desparate need of repair (small wall) and I haven't done it becuase it was a big job, well, there will need to be some serious pruning and sorting in order to fix the fence, so I'll get my flower bed fixed at the same time, and it will look so much better!