Privacy Screen

Create a private and protected outdoor space with a privacy screen. Whether you wish to shelter yourself from the wind on your patio or prevent prying eyes from peering into your garden, privacy screens and fencing are ideal solutions. Available in a variety of materials such as wood, bamboo or fabric, fixed to a wire mesh or as a screening panel, it adapts to all your needs. Moreover, installation is straightforward and quick. For a warm and authentic outdoor setting, opt for a privacy screen.

The different types of garden privacy screens

Fabric privacy screens

A fabric privacy screen is a visual screen offering an excellent value for money. Easy to install, it simply attaches to a rigid wire mesh and provides effective protection against wind and overlooking. A fabric privacy screen is the ideal solution if you wish to add colour to your outdoor space: black, green, white, brown, grey... the choice is yours!

Reed and bamboo screens

The reed screen is one of the most aesthetically pleasing privacy screens available. Crafted from bamboo slats, split reeds, wicker or heather brushwood, it takes on the appearance of a natural privacy screen and creates a warm, authentic corner on your patio. It can be fitted to your outdoor fencing as well as to a balcony railing. For a more contemporary look, you may wish to consider PVC reed-effect screens.

Wooden screening panels

Composed of screening wooden slats, a wooden panel is an elegant solution for shielding your patio or garden from overlooking. Placed end to end, wooden panels can even serve as a full fence and provide complete screening. They are also easy to install. You may decorate them with climbing plants to bring a touch of greenery to a patio. Do bear in mind, however, that they will require treating and regular maintenance to withstand outdoor conditions and retain their colour and durability for many years to come.

Decorative metal panels

Are you looking to add a touch of originality to your outdoor space? A perforated metal privacy screen is the ideal solution. This outdoor metal screen offers unrivalled robustness and, above all, a wide choice of designs to adorn your patio: geometric, botanical, classic motifs and more.

Retractable privacy screens

A retractable privacy screen is a practical solution for creating privacy or shade in an outdoor space whilst offering the flexibility to retract it when it is no longer needed. You may choose to deploy it to gain privacy, shelter from the wind or shade from the sun at specific times of the day, thanks to its handle. This type of privacy screen is generally made from a material such as fabric or PVC, mounted on a rail or guide system. It can be easily fixed to the ground, a wall or posts.

What criteria should you consider when choosing a privacy screen?

• Level of screening If you wish to maintain maximum privacy, opaque fabrics, screening panels, reed screens and artificial hedges, which offer a high degree of screening, will be well suited to your needs. For partial screening that allows you to remain sheltered whilst still letting light through, lighter fabrics with a screening capacity of 70 to 85% will be appropriate. If you are simply looking to define a space without being completely concealed, open-work panels in the style of wooden or metal screens, or screening fabrics rated at 50 to 70%, will add a great deal of charm to your outdoor area.

• Height The height of your privacy screen should be adapted to the area you wish to protect. On a small balcony in an urban setting, it would be advisable to choose a screen matching the height of your railing or slightly taller, so that it can be easily fixed to it whilst preserving maximum light. To visually separate your garden from your neighbour's, you may opt for a privacy screen at eye level or even taller. Do ensure, however, that it is securely fixed.

• Durability The durability of a privacy screen should also be a key selection criterion. In particularly windy environments and those exposed to adverse weather conditions, the screen must be robust enough to ensure maximum longevity.

• Colour Privacy screens come in a wide range of styles and today offer an extensive choice of colours. Synthetic privacy screens allow you to select the colour of your choice, whilst wooden or reed screens will lend a more natural aesthetic to your outdoor space.