{"product_id":"durapost-vento-composite-fence-panel-slats","title":"DuraPost VENTO Composite Fence Slats – 1795mm – Pack of 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost VENTO is a premium hit-and-miss composite fencing system for contemporary gardens where privacy is wanted without creating a completely flat, solid boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The alternating vertical slats create depth, shadow and movement across the fence while the composite material keeps routine maintenance low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is VENTO for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVENTO suits homeowners investing in a designed garden, garden designers looking for a more architectural alternative to standard fence panels, and installers who want a coordinated hit-and-miss system without constructing the fence from separate timber battens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are these slats?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e8 composite slats, 1795mm long\u003c\/strong\u003e. A full approximately 1.8m × 1.8m VENTO bay uses \u003cstrong\u003e16 slats — 2 packs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slats sit vertically within the dedicated VENTO rail system. They alternate through the rails to create the hit-and-miss effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do I need for one complete VENTO bay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 packs of VENTO slats\u003c\/strong\u003e — 16 slats total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-vento-fence-panel-rails\"\u003eVENTO rail pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bottom, middle and top rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost posts\u003c\/strong\u003e for the complete fence run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 × M4 × 30mm square-drive self-drilling screws\u003c\/strong\u003e for Birkdale's standard full-height assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjoining bays share posts, so calculate the whole run rather than ordering two posts for each panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does VENTO go together?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet the posts using the bottom rail as the spacing gauge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition the middle rail\u003c\/strong\u003e inside the post reveals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix the top rail\u003c\/strong\u003e using the outer slats to hold it at the correct height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot the composite slats through the bottom, middle and top rails.\u003c\/strong\u003e The boards flex sufficiently to insert them into the rail slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise the middle rail to the centre position\u003c\/strong\u003e and fix it at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose VENTO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural hit-and-miss appearance with strong shadow lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-board vertical system creates depth rather than a flat panel face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite slats avoid routine painting, staining and treating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated powder-coated galvanised-steel rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with DuraPost and, according to Birkdale, suitable timber or concrete posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard and frame colours can be combined to create different design effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich face goes outward?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirkdale recommends presenting the textured face outward, although the final orientation is a design choice. Decide the preferred face before inserting the slats so the whole run remains consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan I build a lower VENTO fence?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birkdale specifies that fences of 900mm or lower use a two-rail arrangement because the middle rail is not required. The standard 1829mm rail pack on this page is the three-rail set for the full-height system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow strong is the system?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirkdale's VENTO technical sheet records testing to \u003cstrong\u003eEN 1794-1:2018\u003c\/strong\u003e using an 1800 × 1800mm bay with 2.4m DuraPosts set 600mm into the ground, including stated wind speeds up to 110mph and a 625kg static load. The result relates to the complete tested assembly rather than an individual slat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage before installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the composite slats flat, dry and off the ground with even support underneath to reduce the risk of bending before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.birkdalesales.com\/content\/files\/home%20page%20images\/vento\/durapost_vento_hit_and_miss_composite_fence_tds_and_instructions_v1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eofficial DuraPost VENTO technical sheet and installation guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the full manufacturer assembly sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/durapost-composite-fencing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecomplete DuraPost system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for posts, rails and finishing accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuraPost","offers":[{"title":"Natural","offer_id":57344587497796,"sku":"B815183G","price":88.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":57344587530564,"sku":"B815183B","price":88.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":57344587563332,"sku":"B815183A","price":88.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/durapost-vento-slats-natural.jpg?v=1790697226","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/durapost-vento-composite-fence-panel-slats","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}