A close -up of horizontal boards
Horizontal slats are beautiful in both rural and modern homes. If you go for a sliding gate, a horizontal orientation adds strength to the sliding direction. The result will be a harmonious whole.
Yet horizontal boards also have a drawback. Dirt and water stay on the boards more easily, increasing the risk of turning green. Gates and fences with horizontal boards therefore require more maintenance than fencing with vertical slats.
The advantages of vertical boards
Whereas sliding gates match perfectly with horizontal slats, swing gates and vertical boards are a sublime combination. In addition, a vertical orientation has a range of benefits in store for you.
Whereas horizontal boards can serve as steps, vertical slats do not offer a stepping stone. Handy if you have kids crawling all over the place. With vertical boards, you are safe.
Vertical slats make your garden look visually larger. A valuable asset for smaller or urban gardens.
As water and dirt slide down under the influence of gravity, they will not stay on the vertical planking of your gate or fence. So greening is less likely to occur.
Quality wooden fence
At De Sutter Naturally, we are true expert in installing wooden gates and fences. Combine that with our strong service and our eye for safety and sustainability, and you’ll know you’ve come to the right place.
