Ipe slatted fence 70 mm review: the middle slat width

Our verdict point by point

Point	Our verdict
Durability	Strong. Ipe is durability class 1 and the Azobé posts are suitable for ground contact. We count on 25+ years.
Appearance	A calm pattern of about 24 rows at 1.80 m. Red brown to olive brown, with colour variation from slat to slat. The posts stay hidden.
Installation	Clips and click ends keep the job straightforward. Fewer rows than 50 mm, so fewer clips to fit.
Maintenance	Essentially maintenance free. We do recommend fence oil.
Price per metre	Single sided £327.80 (1.80 m), £341.46 (2.00 m) or £358.53 (2.10 m). Double sided £593.29, £653.04 or £682.92.
Delivery	In stock, delivered in 7 to 14 days.

See the Ipe fence with 70 mm slats

What convinces us

• Suits almost any garden. A 70 mm slat is wide enough for a calm face and narrow enough for a fine line.
• The gap sets itself. The clip doubles as a spacer, so the gap is 5 mm everywhere and the clip is barely visible.
• Click ends with a double V. The short ends join with tongue and groove. Where two slats meet you see a neat double V.
• Staggered joints, little waste. The end joints move from row to row, so you cut very little away and save time.
• Posts out of sight. The slats run over the Azobé posts and cover them.
• One delivery. Posts, slats, clips and screws arrive together.

The downsides

• Not a statement choice. If you want a very fine, almost textile look, 70 mm is too coarse. If you want a bold face, it is too busy.
• The back of a single sided fence. Only one side is clad. From the other side you see the posts and the backs of the slats.
• Cutting needs good tools. Ipe blunts blades quickly. Use carbide and dust extraction, as the sawdust can irritate the skin.
• Can bleed. Ipe contains a dye that dissolves in water. Light paving can show some staining at first.
• Turns grey without oil. Left untreated, Ipe weathers to silver grey. That does not affect durability.
• Cost. An Ipe fence is not a cheap fence. You buy it for 25+ years.

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Who it suits, and who it suits less

A good fit for

• An average garden where the fence should look calm without dominating.
• Anyone torn between 50 and 90 mm who wants the safe middle.
• Anyone after a fence that lasts 25+ years without compulsory upkeep.

Less suitable for

• Anyone who wants a very fine pattern of lines. Choose 50 mm.
• A large garden next to a crisp modern house, where 90 mm brings more calm.
• A project where the lowest price comes first.

Comparison: 70 mm or 50 mm slats

The alternative in our own range is the Ipe fence with 50 mm slats. The system is the same: the same clips, posts and 5 mm gap. The difference is the look, the number of rows and, from 2.00 m up, the price.

	70 mm (this review)	50 mm
Rows at 1.80 m	About 24	About 33
Look	Calm lines	Fine, busy lines
1.80 m single sided	£327.80 per metre	£327.80 per metre
2.00 m single sided	£341.46 per metre	£360.24 per metre
2.10 m double sided	£682.92 per metre	£717.07 per metre

Our advice: for more privacy and less noise, fit EPDM membrane behind the slats. On a double sided fence it goes between the two faces. Prices on 12 November 2026.

Our reviews of the neighbours: the Ipe slatted fence 50 mm review and the Ipe wide slat fence review.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Ipe fence cost?

Our Ipe fence with 70 mm slats costs £327.80 per metre at 1.80 m high, single sided, including Azobé posts, clips and screws. Double sided at 2.10 m it is £682.92 per metre.

Is a 70 mm slatted fence dearer than 50 mm?

Not at 1.80 m, where both cost £327.80 per metre single sided. Higher up, 70 mm works out cheaper, for example £341.46 against £360.24 per metre at 2.00 m.

Can you see the posts on this fence?

Not on the clad side. The slats run over the 60 x 60 mm Azobé posts. On a single sided fence you will see the posts from the back.

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