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Douglas Fir Fence Panels
Douglas fir fence panels combine one of the strongest softwoods we stock with warm reddish-pink tones, for a garden boundary with real character. Choose the Shaw slatted panel at 1800×1800 mm, the mid-height Shaw Jr at 1800 mm wide and 900 mm high, or the Davitt framed mesh panel at 1800×1800 mm for climbing plants. All three are stocked in our warehouse and delivered across Ireland.
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Douglas Fir Fence Panels for Sale in Ireland
Douglas fir is the softwood people choose when a fence needs strength as well as good looks. With a density of around 530 kg/m³ and an excellent strength to weight ratio, it is the same timber used for exposed beams and large posts. It is Durability Class 3, giving a service life of 15 to 25 years outdoors when properly detailed, and its natural resin adds weather resistance and helps the boards resist warping.
The straight grain, distinctive knots and warm reddish-pink colour give a Douglas fir fence a presence that plainer softwoods don’t have, and the tones deepen with age.
Douglas fir fence panel styles
There are three panels in the range, and they work together so you can mix heights and styles along one boundary:
- Shaw slatted panel (1800×1800 mm): a full height slatted panel for privacy along a garden boundary.
- Shaw Jr slatted panel (1800 mm wide, 900 mm high): the mid-height version for front gardens, lower runs and stepping a fence down a slope.
- Davitt framed mesh panel (1800×1800 mm): a sturdy surround with an open trellis infill, used as a light screen or as the frame for a planted green wall.
The calculator on the product page works out how many panels your run needs.
Douglas fir vs other timber fence panels
Douglas fir sits between the value softwoods and hardwood in our timber fence panels. Compare it with:
- Ecowood fence panels: our kiln-dried softwood in a honey-brown tone, with a matching gate.
- Pine fence panels: the budget option, a treated softwood slatted panel.
- Hardwood fence panels: dense timber for the longest life.
- Chestnut fencing: naturally durable chestnut for a rustic boundary.
Putting up a Douglas fir fence
Douglas fir is straightforward to work, and a few details make the fence last:
- Set the posts square and plumb, and keep the bottom of each panel a few centimetres clear of the soil.
- Use stainless steel fixings outdoors to avoid corrosion staining, and pre-drill near board ends to prevent splitting.
- Expect a little resin to bleed from fresh cuts and knots at first. It stops as the timber dries.
Finish the run with a garden gate and caps from our fencing accessories.
Looking after a Douglas fir fence
Douglas fir doesn’t need treating before it goes up, but left bare it weathers to a silver grey and loses its reddish-pink warmth. Most people oil it within the first few months to keep the colour, then refresh it every two or three years. For the longest life in exposed spots, a UV protective oil for softwood from our exterior oils and stains is the best protection you can give it.
Douglas fir is one of the species in our full timber fence panels range, stocked in our warehouse and delivered across Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas Fir Fence Panels
Which Douglas Fir fence panel should I choose?
Shaw is a full-height 1800×1800 mm slatted panel, and Shaw Jr is the 900×1800 mm mid-height version for lower runs. Davitt is a framed mesh panel with an open infill designed for climbing plants.
How long does Douglas Fir fencing last?
Douglas Fir is Durability Class 3, giving a service life of 15 to 25 years in exterior use when properly detailed. Its natural resin content adds weather resistance and resists the warping that affects lesser softwoods.
Does Douglas Fir fencing need oiling?
Douglas fir doesn’t need oil to go up, but left bare it weathers to silver grey and loses its warm reddish-pink tone. Most people oil it within the first few months with a UV protective oil for softwood, which also gives the longest life in exposed spots. See our oils and stains.
Why is resin coming out of my Douglas Fir panel?
Resin pockets can bleed slightly on freshly cut surfaces and around knots. This is normal for a resinous softwood like Douglas fir and stops as the timber dries. Once it has dried, any beads of resin can be scraped off before you oil the panel.
What fixings should I use on Douglas Fir?
Use stainless steel fixings outdoors to avoid corrosion staining, and pre-drill near board ends to prevent splitting.