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.
Black or grey fence
For a black fence, use black dipped Douglas fir or black sprayed fence boards. For a grey or anthracite look, combine timber with concrete posts and base panels.
| Product | Size | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas fir board, black dipped | 22 × 200 mm, 3.00 m | €16.20 |
| Douglas fir board, black dipped | 25 × 250 mm, 4.00 m | €31.00 |
| Douglas fir Swedish shiplap, black dipped | 27 × 195 mm, 3.00 m | €13.05 |
| Fence board, black sprayed | 16 × 140 mm, 4.00 m | €13.95 |
| Log-profile screen set, black, incl. cap | 187 × 224 cm | €223.95 |
| Concrete intermediate post, grey | 10 × 10 × 190 cm | €29.10 |
| Concrete intermediate post, anthracite | 10 × 10 × 280 cm | €38.25 |
| Concrete base panel, grey | 3.5 × 24 × 184 cm | €21.90 |
| Concrete base panel, anthracite | 3.5 × 24 × 184 cm | €24.00 |
prices as of 5 October 2026, incl. VAT. Treat the end grain of cut black dipped timber with black stain. If you choose timber posts, put them on concrete post bases.
Do you sell black fence boards?
Yes. Jan Sok has black dipped Douglas fir boards (22 × 200 mm from €16.20 and 25 × 250 mm from €31.00), black dipped Swedish shiplap and black sprayed fence boards of 16 × 140 mm from €13.95. For a grey or anthracite look, combine them with concrete intermediate posts and base panels (prices as of 5 October 2026).
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.