6ft teak fence or 2 metres high: which height?
Teak garden gate with 50 mm slats
Teak 50 mm
Steel frame
Timber on both sides
Teak garden gate with 70 mm slats
Teak 70 mm
Steel frame
Timber on both sides
Teak garden gate with 90 mm slats
Teak 90 mm
Steel frame
Timber on both sides
Modern teak slatted fence with 50 mm slats
Teak 50 mm
Hidden clip fixing
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Modern teak slatted fence with 70 mm slats
Teak 70 mm
Hidden clip fixing
All-in-one delivery
Modern teak slatted fence with 90 mm slats
Teak 90 mm
Hidden clip fixing
All-in-one delivery
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Delivery price on requestIn short: choose 1.8 m (6ft) for privacy on the patio, 2.0 m if you want to stay out of sight standing up, and 2.1 m where next door is on higher ground. With a teak gate the fence needs to be at least 2.0 m, because the gate's steel frame is 1.9 m tall. In England a fence up to 2 m generally needs no planning permission, or 1 m next to a road.
6ft or 2 metres: the difference
| Height | Privacy | Teak slats 50 / 70 / 90 mm | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m (6ft) | Seated on the patio | about 33 / 24 / 19 | Same height as a 6 x 6 ft panel |
| 2.0 m | Standing up too | about 36 / 27 / 21 | Minimum with a gate, the usual permitted limit |
| 2.1 m | Where next door is higher | about 38 / 28 / 22 | Check with your council first |
Why 2 metres is the popular choice
Most adults can see over 1.8 m when standing. At 2 metres you can stand in your own garden unseen, and a terraced garden instantly feels sheltered. Taller is rarely needed and makes a small garden darker. To cut noise as well, choose 2 metres with a membrane, see teak privacy fencing.
Do you need planning permission for a 2 metre fence?
In England a fence, wall or gate up to 2 m high generally falls under permitted development, or up to 1 m next to a road used by vehicles. Listed buildings, conservation areas and some new estates have their own rules, and the rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check with your council before you build.
Teak fence with a gate: always 2 metres
The black coated steel frame of a teak garden gate is 1.9 m tall, so the fence around it must be at least 2.0 m or the gate stands proud. The gate hangs on a 140 x 140 mm gate post.
Why not 6 x 6 ft panels?
A panel fence has a post and a seam every 1.8 m. Our teak fencing is built from loose slats that run on lengthways, so you choose the height and the length independently. How to set the length is on bespoke teak fencing.
6ft and 2 m teak fence FAQs
How tall can teak fencing be?
1.8, 2.0 or 2.1 m. Need another height? Message us on WhatsApp at +49 2821 7483051.
How much is a 2 m teak fence?
More than 1.8 m, as there are more slats. From £296.92 per metre at 1.8 m; the calculator prices 2 m exactly. See teak fence cost.
Why does a fence with a gate need to be 2 m?
The steel frame of the teak gate is 1.9 m tall. A 2 m fence lines up neatly with the top.
How deep do the posts go for a 2 m fence?
About a third of the post length, set in postcrete on an exposed site. See how to install teak fencing.
Written by Tom Wegter (team leader IT) and Marc Westerhuis (team leader communications) at Hardwood Discount · last updated: 21 October 2026 · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · Pinterest