Tube Slats Privacy Inserts for Chain-Link Fence, Double-Wall Vertical Bottom-Locking Slats for 8' Fence Height (Brown)

These slats were easy to install for us, even though the fence was old. The fence happened to be a 4 ft. 6 in. fence but we chose to use slats designed for a 4 ft. fence, and we strung the bottom piece through about 8 inches or so off the ground, so that the tops of the slats would line up very closely with the top of the fence.Before we purchased these slats, we had been warned that this type of product is sometimes difficult to install. I looked at product reviews from several websites, including two nationwide large home-improvement box stores in addition to Amazon. The over-all message that I got was that chain link fence slats may be either very difficult, or easy, to install. The difference is driven partly by how new/even the fence chain links are; but the biggest factor seems to be the EXACT measurements of both the chain link diamonds and the slats. (Small differences in dimensions can make a large difference in installation ease.) In our case, the width of the diamonds (distance between parallel sides) was 2.19 inches. As you will see from the product description, these slats are 1.094 inches wide, and are intended to fit chain link diamonds that are between 2 inches and 2.375 inches across. If you go to Slat Depot's website, you can find some additional details about their product, including a description of the trade-off between visual blocking, slat dimensions, and chain link diamond dimensions. In our case, we are getting about 65%-70% visual blocking. Had I chosen the 1.25-inch wide W-shaped slats from the same manufacturer, I might have had a higher percent visual blocking (80%), but slightly greater risk of installation difficulty on my older fence (though these might have worked fine). Or if I had chosen the Slat Depot Solitube slats, 1.437in. wide, promising 95% visual blocking for my size of fence -- but I strongly suspected that these might be hard to install on an older and possibly less even fence.

Purchased this product expecting it to be about 5 ft, but arrived 4ft 8 inches. Returned the product expecting to purchase the next size over at 6 ft and cut to size. Sent the product back and was slapped with a huge re-stocking fee. Asked if they could refund this to me, but seller explained that it is "clearly" indicated in the product listing that the actual size is less than 5 ft, so I went back and looked and found it was the 4th image and described in the smallest font possible (yup really clear...). Seller explained that this is apparently "industry standard", like I am supposed to know that?! So clearly MY fault for not knowing and not reading everything on the product listing. They refused to credit it. Seller is NOT amazon, its "Slat Depot".Product seemed fine in terms of color and was sturdy enough. Don't know how it will fare with the elements since didn't actually install it. Packing came really shotty, with just plastic wrap and was in pretty crummy shape. Seems like there are various other vendors selling similar products so will give them a try.

These fence slats were easy to install, sturdy and block most of the view through our chainlink fence. We did half of the fence in one brand and could not find that brand again so we ordered this type instead - these slats are not as wide as the others and allow you to see a lot more through the fence where they are installed., otherwise they are basically the same. However, we ordered two bags of these, installed them and then waited two months before we ordered two more to complete the fence - big mistake, price tripled. If you want these make sure to get all you need at once and be prepared for some sticker shock.

I'm very happy with my purchase of these chain link tube slats. They were delivered quickly and were well wrapped. The slats are fairly sturdy which is important when installing them in an older fence. My chain link fence is old and bent in a few places, but it was easy to bend the wire a little and install the slats. I was able to install them by myself.The slats may be slightly uneven at the top of the fence due to the leeway in the placement of the locking channel, but this can be remedied by tapping them down with your hand or very lightly with a rubber mallet. Note that the privacy coverage will vary according to the mesh size of your fence. 2" mesh 75%, 2 1/4" mesh 70%, etc.I've had these up for almost 6 months, through one winter and one summer, and they look good as new.

These slats are top of the line quality. Sell for twice the price as this sellers from Lowes and Home Depot. Easy to install. Slats snap right into bottom bracket with ease. I am a 90 lb, 5' tall woman and ordered 6' slats. No problem installing them by myself. With the quality of these, my fence is not going to end up like the ones I drive by on other peoples fences I've seen that the slats are broken, torn and missing after they've done work on installing them just to have them fall apart after a few seasons. These are of a quality that they will probably last me the rest of my life without having to replace any of the slats. Just with the 20' I have installed so far, 2 of my neighbors came over and asked me where I got them and now they want them for their fences also. It's amazing how they changed my gate and chain link fence to a class look from the piece of crap looking fence that it was, just with this first 20'. I will be ordering another 80' to complete my project.

Free delivery - received next day. Super duper fast! Purchased three bundles. I installed the slats immediately into my 48" black vinyl chain link fence. The installation was very easy and the look of them, after installation, has cleaned up that side of my yard. No longer do I have to look at my neighbors "prison style" block wall! Very awesome product. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who wants to create a bit of privacy or just clean up the look of their chain link fence!