Description

At exactly 5ft High (1.5m), this durable garden boundary offers an excellent compromise for side borders, establishing a secure perimeter whilst still allowing for over-the-fence conversations. Should your landscaping vision demand a cohesive look across uneven ground, the Signature collection caters perfectly to varying elevations. You can easily mix this mid-range profile with the alternative 3ft (0.90m), 4ft (1.2m), and 6ft (1.8m) options to ensure a flawlessly matched exterior aesthetic. Crafted thoughtfully in Britain, the manufacturer exclusively uses wood from sustainable forestry, championing responsible environmental management.

Stepping firmly away from the rough, wavy edges associated with standard timber panels, this premium wooden screen introduces a highly polished look. The modern design heavily relies on sleek, straight-cut boards to forge a flush, solid barrier that banishes unsightly gaps and upgrades your property lines. Supplied in an authentic natural timber finish, the wood delivers a beautiful organic warmth, serving as a magnificent backdrop for both traditional planting schemes and contemporary patio layouts.

Combating the harsh dampness of the UK climate requires serious defensive measures, which is why this heavy-duty fencing relies on a meticulous pressure-treated manufacturing process. By forcing deep-penetrating preservatives straight into the timber core, this vital step works to help resist moisture ingress and effectively blocks fungal decay. Such intensive preparation removes the strict necessity for a gravel board and allows the manufacturer to confidently supply a market-leading 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee, securing your landscaping investment for the long haul.

Renowned for our strongest overlap build, this panel's foundational architecture is engineered to withstand the worst of British storms. A chunky 38mm frame borders the entire structure, locking the timber securely in place and providing immense foundational rigidity, whilst a neat profiled cap protects the top edge from the elements. To decisively stop the boundary from bowing under high winds, a heavy-duty arrangement of 5 vertical battens heavily reinforces both the front and back of the screen.

Features:

Guarantee - 15-year anti-rot guarantee

Width - 1.82m

Thickness - 38 mm / 1.5 inch

Colour - Natural/Green tint

Style - Straight-edged, overlapping horizontal boards

Number of Battens - 5 vertical strengthening battens on either side of the fence panel 

Treatment - Pressure-treated no need for additional preservative treatment

Heights Available - 3ft, 4ft, 5ft and 6ft

About Your Order:

The Forest Straight Cut Overlap Fence Panel is supplied fully pre-assembled for quick and easy installation. It is proudly manufactured in the UK using sustainably sourced timber, ensuring reliable quality and responsible sourcing.

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Garden Fence Maintenance:

The 5ft High (1.5m) Forest Heritage Lap Fence Panel is expertly engineered to provide a long lifespan with minimal upkeep. The timber undergoes a thorough pressure-treatment process, drawing protective preservatives deep into the wood grain to help resist decay. This advanced process is supported by a 15-year anti-rot guarantee. While the treatment may initially leave a slight greenish tint, this is a normal characteristic that will gently weather into a natural silver-grey over time.

Completely maintenance-free, the timber will never require annual preservative applications, EVER compared to standard dip-treated fence panels. Should you wish to customise the colour, the manufacturer advises that you ensure the treatment you choose is recommended for pressure-treated timber. 

About Forest:

Forest is one of the most trusted manufacturers of garden timber products in the UK. They have been producing high-quality wooden garden buildings for over 50 years. Forest is proud to be a British company and uses sustainable British timber in its products.

The company is at the forefront of design and offers an excellent range of contemporary summerhouses and modern sheds. All Forest garden buildings are made to make Britain a nation proud of its gardens. Superior quality, cutting-edge design, and excellent security are why Forest has become one of the top choices for customers when buying a garden product.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to use a gravel board when installing this panel?

No, a gravel board is not strictly required. The timber has been pressure-treated to deeply protect it and help resist moisture ingress from the ground up, allowing for secure installation with or without one.

How long is the warranty against rot?

The panel is supplied with a comprehensive 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee. The rigorous pressure-treatment process ensures long-lasting performance and helps resist fungal decay over time.

What gives this fence panel its extra strength?

This panel boasts exceptional structural integrity because it is encased within a sturdy 38mm frame and reinforced by 5 vertical battens on each side. This design helps to resist bowing even during adverse weather conditions.

Is the timber sustainably sourced?

Yes, this fencing is proudly manufactured in the UK using responsibly sourced, sustainable timber alongside other controlled sources to promote sound forestry practices.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE OR DRIVEWAY. All of the Forest products are delivered flat-packed, (other than fence panels which are delivered fully constructed) direct to your home, and are supplied with a set of instructions to support assembly.

If you have ordered more than one item, they may arrive at different times.

Delivery

With the majority of Forest products, you will be required to book your delivery date at the time of placing your order. Our 'Request a Delivery Date' service is available to the majority of areas and you'll find that the majority of the UK postcodes are FREE but some areas may incur a delivery surcharge and some postcodes are not covered at all. Select a 'requested delivery date' by entering your postcode in the 'Request a delivery date' section above. You will also be notified at this time if your area incurs a surcharge or delivery is not covered in your area.

Where 'Request a Delivery Date' is not available on a product, you will be contacted towards the end of your timescale by Forest/their chosen Courier with a delivery date. If this date is not convenient you can reply to the message to book a more convenient delivery date. The delivery timescales are as stated on the product page.

The delivery timescales to these areas may be extended by up to 5-10 working days:
AB, CB, CO, CT, DD, DG, EH, EX, FK, G, IP, IV, KA, KW, KY, ME, ML, NR, PA, PE, PL, PH, TD, TN, TW, TR, TQ.

We are sorry but Forest does not deliver or offer an assembly service to the following Postal Codes:
BT1-BT99, GY1-GY9, HS1-HS9, IM1-IM9, IV41-IV56, JE1-JE5, KA27-KA28, KW15-KW17, PO30-PO41, PO49, TR21-TR25.

Prior to Delivery

Once you have a confirmed delivery date if you provide us with a mobile number this should be the first number and not the alternative number), we can confirm the day before delivery if your delivery will be morning or afternoon.

Upon Delivery

Your order will be delivered kerbside or on your driveway. Due to health, safety, and insurance liabilities, the driver will not be able to take your goods to the back of your property but – upon request – may place the product at the side of the house if there are no access issues. This is to avoid risking damage to your property while delivering to an unsafe location. We will not be able to go through your property.

We advise against arranging for a third party to install the product before its delivered and checking that all parts are present,  we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs caused by delays.

Assembly

Specification

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Providing a superb balance of security and neighbourly visibility, the 5ft High (1.5m) Forest Signature Lap Fence Panel pairs an incredibly resilient overlap construction with a stunning natural timber finish. By integrating modern straight-cut boards and a robust pressure-treated core, this premium garden boundary instantly elevates your outdoor space. Key features include:

• Reinforced with 5 vertical battens per side for exceptional structural stability.
• Built around a sturdy 38mm frame, fully framed with a profiled finishing panel cap.
• Pressure-treated timber provides deep protection and is backed by a 15-year Anti-Rot Guarantee.
• Designed to be installed securely with or without the need for a gravel board.
• Manufactured in the UK from responsibly sourced timber.
• Available in 3ft (0.90m), 4ft (1.2m), 5ft (1.5m), and 6ft (1.8m) heights to suit your landscaping needs.