Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (5ft, Green)
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Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (5ft, Green)
- Green Ridged Slats for 5ft chain link are deliberately cut to about 56.5 inches long. These fence inserts are designed primarily for 5ft 11 or 9 gauge chain link with a two inch diamond. Also works in economy chain link with a larger diamond pattern, but privacy will be less. Slats must be installed correctly and be fully inserted inside the wire mesh of your fence to achieve the desired results. Cannot be used to extend the fence height. Not suitable for fences on a steep slope.
- Each slat measures 1.25 inches wide. Bottom-locking Ridged Slats will provide approximately 85 percent blockage in chain link with a 2" diamond. Slats installed in chain link mesh with a 2-1/4" diamond will achieve approximately 80% coverage. Slats used in economy chain link fabric with a 2-3/8" diamond will produce about 75% privacy. Diamond size is determined by measuring diagonally between the parallel wires - NOT corner to corner.
- Each box contains 82 “W” shaped slats and three 42-inch pieces of Viper Channel - enough to cover 10 linear feet of chain link with a 2" diamond pattern. Chain link with a larger diamond mesh pattern will use fewer slats but ALL the track provided in each box. 2-1/4" chain link will use about 77 slats per 10 feet. 2-3/8" chain link will use about 74 slats per 10 feet. Viper Channel is available for sale separately in case you need more. Remember a larger diamond equates to less privacy.
- Slats are manufactured in the USA using domestically sourced HDPE (high density polyethylene), color concentrate, and UV inhibitors to protect from the harmful effects of the sun. Tube Slats are covered by a 30-year warranty – yet claims are very rare. HDPE privacy enhancements are suitable for use in any climate or weather. It is the fence owner’s responsibility to ensure their fence will withstand the increased wind load caused by the addition of slats.
- Single wall bottom lock Ridged Slats provide the most privacy for the money compared to other vertically inserted slat designs. This wider extrusion uses less material allowing us to package more slats in a smaller box to protect the slats. This makes Ridged Slats a more affordable option for homeowners, schools, colleges, businesses, stadiums, storage facilities, etc. Slats are a permanent addition to fence that lasts much longer than wind screen or privacy tape.
5ft Green Ridged SlatsTM by Slat WarehouseTM can be added to existing chain link fence to improve privacy, security, and aesthetics. Slats are economical and easy to install. Each box contains 82 slats and 10 feet of Viper Lock ChannelTM - enough to cover 10 linear feet of five foot tall chainlink fence. Each individual slat measures 1.25 inches wide and can be installed in 11.5, 11, or 9 gauge chain link fabric with a diamond pattern ranging from 2 to 2.375 inches. Slats are approximately 80 inches long (4 inches shorter than the overall height of the chain link fence to facilitate installation). It is the owner's responsibility to ensure your fence will withstand the increased wind load of adding slats. To install, simply slide the Viper Lock ChannelTM horizontally into the bottom of the first fully enclosed diamond of chain link (see details in pictures) and then slide each slat vertically through the diamonds of the chain link until it clicks into the locking channel. Take care to face each slat the same direction. DO NOT WEAVE in and out of the chain link. Chain link is woven in a way that leaves a space for the slat to slide down through the fence. Damaged or bent chain link fence may need to be repaired to facilitate slat installation. How much privacy can I expect? The amount of privacy achieved varies depending on the size of the diamond of the chain link used. The size of the chain link diamond is the space measured between two parallel wires in the diamond weave (not corner to corner). Two inch diamond requires approximately 82 slats every 10 feet providing 85 percent coverage (1.25" x 82 ÷ 120" = 85.4%). Economy chain link with a 2.375" diamond requires approximately 74 slats every 10 feet providing 75% coverage (1.25" x 74 ÷ 120" = 77.1%). Chain link fabric with a diamond pattern larger than two inches will use fewer slats than provided in each unit. Extra Viper Lock ChannelTM is available for purchase to use with extra slats.
