Short answer: Wooden garden screens and fences are ready-made or built-up timber boundaries. A garden screen is usually a fixed panel between posts; a fence is the full construction (posts, optional base plates, screens or boards). At Houthandel Jan Sok in Meppel you find screens, posts and matching garden timber - with advice on species, price per metre and DIY install.
Shop: garden screens · Prices: fence costs · Install: install a fence · Full guide: fence project.
Screen, fence board or weatherboard?
- Garden screen - ready-made panel; quick to set between concrete or timber posts.
- Fence boards / built-up - you build panels (e.g. half-lap or Danish weatherboard). More custom, more cutting.
- Weatherboard style - horizontal/vertical boards on battens; see also Danish weatherboard.
Chooser: screen or built-up fence.
Which timber for a wooden fence?
| Species | Best for | Indicative life | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impregnated pine/spruce | Budget fence, posts | ±10–15 years | Shop |
| Douglas fir | Warm look, above ground | ±15–25 years | Douglas vs impregnated |
| Hardwood | Long life, heavy duty | 25+ years | Hardwood |
Species hub: timber species. Garden timber: buy garden timber.
Concrete posts and base plates
For most gardens, a timber screen between concrete posts with a concrete base plate is the best value: wood never touches soil and lasts longer. Timber posts work if chosen and set correctly - see durability classes.
Prices and where to buy
Typical bands and what to check at DIY stores, timber merchants or webshops: fence costs. Choosing a merchant: choosing a timber merchant.
DIY installation
Key steps summarised at install a fence. Full weekend plan: fence project.
Request a quote with length and height, or call 0522 851 551.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a garden screen and a fence?
A garden screen is usually one panel. A fence is the full boundary: posts, optional base plates and multiple screens or boards.
Which timber is best for garden screens?
Impregnated for budget, Douglas for look without impregnation above ground, hardwood for maximum life.
Where can I buy wooden garden screens and fences?
At a timber merchant or specialist with stock and advice - such as Houthandel Jan Sok in Meppel - or at DIY stores for small quantities. See fence costs for prices and channels.
Can I install a wooden fence myself?
Yes, with good preparation. Follow install a fence and the project guide; plan about one weekend with two people for ±10 m.