Shade Netting & Garden Privacy Screening Mesh

Garden Privacy Screening Mesh for Fences, Patios and Outdoor Spaces

Garden privacy screening mesh is a practical solution for reducing overlooking and improving privacy around gardens, patios and outdoor boundaries. Open wire fencing and natural screening materials often allow neighbours or passers-by to see through the gaps.

By installing woven polyethylene screening netting, you can create a more private outdoor area while retaining some airflow through the fabric.

Intergard shade netting is UV-resistant, low-maintenance and available in different colours and sizes. With approximately 70–80% screening, it is particularly useful as an additional privacy layer behind natural fencing or on suitable metal fences.

What Are the Benefits of Shade Netting?

1. More Privacy in Your Garden

The main benefit of privacy screening netting is that it reduces visibility through an open fence.

It is especially useful for gardens overlooked by neighbouring properties, shared boundaries and outdoor seating areas next to public footpaths.

The stated screening level of approximately 70–80% does not mean the fabric is completely opaque. The actual degree of privacy also depends on colour, viewing angle and lighting conditions.

2. Reduced Exposure to Wind

Woven screening mesh allows some air to pass through, which can reduce direct airflow in certain situations.

However, the fabric still increases the wind load on a fence. Always ensure the fence posts, panels and fixings are strong enough to support the additional forces.

3. Partial Protection from Sunlight

Shade netting can reduce some direct sunlight, depending on the density and construction of the fabric.

For permanent overhead installations, such as above a pergola or patio, use only products specifically approved for that purpose. A vertical privacy screen is not automatically suitable for suspended installation.

4. Attractive Garden Screening

Screening netting can give an existing fence a neater, more uniform appearance.

Green, brown and bamboo-coloured options can be coordinated with plants, wooden fences and natural screening materials.

5. UV-Resistant and Low-Maintenance

Our screening netting is manufactured from woven polyethylene suitable for outdoor use.

The material is flexible, relatively lightweight and straightforward to clean, making it a practical choice for many garden boundaries.

Where Can Garden Screening Netting Be Used?

Privacy Screening for Wire Fences

Open wire fencing provides a useful boundary but often offers little privacy.

Adding screening mesh can reduce visibility without requiring the entire fence to be replaced.

The netting can also be used with suitable wire fence panels, provided the supporting structure can withstand the extra wind load.

Screening for Concrete Reinforcement Mesh

In certain garden designs, concrete reinforcement mesh is used as a supporting structure for decorative screening.

Privacy netting may be attached to a suitably installed structure, but the mesh and its supports must be securely anchored and appropriate for outdoor screening.

Screening for Tennis Courts and Sports Grounds

Privacy and shade netting can be used on suitable fencing around tennis courts and sports grounds.

It can reduce visibility through the boundary and create a more uniform background.

For large installations, wind loading, fence strength and the relevant safety requirements should be assessed before fitting the fabric.

Screening for Construction Sites and Commercial Premises

Screening netting may also be used to provide visual screening around commercial premises and construction areas.

Always select a product appropriate for the installation and ensure the temporary or permanent fencing is designed to support the additional load.

Shade Netting Behind Willow Fencing

Willow fencing rolls are a popular natural screening option for gardens and patios.

Depending on the spacing between the willow branches, gaps may remain visible.

Installing privacy screening mesh behind willow fencing helps reduce these gaps while preserving the natural appearance of the willow on the visible side.

This combination is particularly useful for garden boundaries where both privacy and a natural finish are important.

Shade Netting Behind Heather Screening

Heather screening offers a rustic appearance and is available in different densities.

Where additional privacy is required, a layer of screening netting can be fitted behind the heather.

The result is a more visually enclosed boundary without losing the natural appearance of the screening material.

Shade Netting Behind Bamboo Fencing

Bamboo fencing provides an attractive natural finish for gardens and terraces.

Some bamboo screens allow visibility through the spaces between individual canes.

Placing brown or bamboo-coloured screening netting behind the fence can help reduce the gaps and create a more consistent appearance.

Shade Netting Behind Reed Mats

Reed mats are an economical way to add natural screening to an existing fence.

As reed screens may have a relatively open structure, adding privacy mesh behind them can provide extra visual screening.

The reed remains visible from the garden while the netting reduces the amount of light and visibility passing through.

Shade Netting Behind Bark Fencing

Bark fencing creates a distinctive rustic appearance.

Installing privacy netting behind bark screening can help reduce visibility through the natural material.

Brown screening mesh is particularly suitable where you want the additional layer to blend with the colour of the bark.

What Is Intergard Shade Netting Made From?

Our shade and privacy screening netting is manufactured from durable woven polyethylene (PE).

Polyethylene is widely used in outdoor products because it combines flexibility, low weight and resistance to normal weather conditions.

The woven construction provides screening while allowing some air to pass through.

What Does 70–80% Screening Mean?

The stated 70–80% screening level indicates that the netting reduces visibility and the passage of light through the fabric.

It should not be interpreted as a guarantee of complete privacy or as a certified UV protection factor. Check the individual product specification for its exact screening or shading performance.

Can Polyethylene Screening Be Recycled?

Polyethylene is a recyclable plastic, although actual recycling options depend on local collection facilities and whether the material contains other components.

Which Colour Shade Netting Should You Choose?

Dark Green Screening Netting

Dark green is a popular choice for gardens with hedges, shrubs and other planting. It blends naturally with green surroundings.

Light Green Screening Netting

Light green creates a fresher appearance and can complement lighter garden landscaping.

Brown Screening Netting

Brown is particularly suitable for use behind willow fencing, heather screening and bark fencing.

Bamboo-Coloured Screening Netting

Bamboo-coloured netting can be paired with bamboo fencing and other light-coloured natural materials.

Available colours and dimensions vary between individual products.

How to Install Privacy Screening Netting on a Fence

Privacy screening mesh can usually be attached to a suitable fence using UV-resistant cable ties.

1. Measure the fence: Check the height and total length to be covered.
2. Inspect the structure: Make sure the fence posts, panels and fixings are secure.
3. Choose the netting: Select the appropriate dimensions and colour.
4. Position the fabric: Unroll the netting and align it with the fence.
5. Secure the top edge: Attach the fabric using suitable UV-resistant cable ties.
6. Fix the sides and bottom: Distribute the fixing points evenly and prevent loose sections.
7. Check the installation: Inspect the tension and fixings, particularly after strong winds.

Important: Even air-permeable screening increases wind loading. Never attach large areas of screening to unstable or inadequately supported fencing.

Can You Cut Shade Netting to Size?

Some woven polyethylene screening fabrics can be trimmed to fit a particular fence.

However, cutting the material may damage the finished edges or cause the weave to loosen.

Check the individual product instructions before cutting and use an appropriate finishing method where required.

Shade Netting or Balcony Privacy Screening?

Garden screening netting is generally used for fences, wire panels and larger outdoor boundaries.

A balcony privacy screen is designed specifically for covering suitable balcony railings.

For balcony applications, choose a product with suitable dimensions, fixings and wind-load requirements.

Shade Netting or Natural Garden Screening?

Shade netting provides a lightweight, practical screening solution, while natural materials offer a different decorative appearance.

For a more natural finish, explore our garden screening range, including willow, heather, bamboo, reed and bark products.

Combining woven privacy netting with natural screening can provide additional privacy while retaining the appearance of the natural material.

How to Clean and Maintain Shade Netting

Woven polyethylene netting requires relatively little maintenance. Regular cleaning and inspection help keep the material and its fixings in good condition.

• Remove loose dirt with a soft brush.
• Clean with lukewarm water and mild detergent when necessary.
• Avoid aggressive chemicals that could damage the fabric.
• Inspect cable ties and fixing points regularly.
• Follow the product guidance during strong winds and severe weather.

The service life depends on the amount of exposure to sunlight, wind and weather, together with the quality of the installation.

Wholesale Shade Netting and Privacy Screening

Intergard has been importing and wholesaling garden products since 1997. We supply DIY retailers, garden centres, distributors, installers and other professional customers.

If you are interested in purchasing shade netting or privacy screening mesh in pallet quantities or full loads, please contact us for a competitive trade quotation.

Email info@intergard.nl or visit our contact page with your requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shade Netting

How much privacy does shade netting provide?

Our screening netting provides approximately 70–80% screening. It reduces visibility through a fence but does not necessarily provide complete privacy.

Is shade netting windproof?

No. The woven fabric allows some air to pass through. It can reduce certain air currents but still increases wind loading on the supporting fence.

Can I install screening netting behind willow fencing?

Yes. Privacy netting is commonly installed behind willow fencing rolls to reduce visibility through gaps between the branches.

How do I attach privacy screening to a wire fence?

Use suitable UV-resistant cable ties and distribute the fixing points across the fabric. Check that the fence is strong enough before installation.

Is Intergard shade netting UV-resistant?

Yes. The netting in this range is manufactured from UV-resistant woven polyethylene designed for outdoor use.

Can shade netting be used over a pergola?

Only if the specific product is approved for overhead use. A privacy screen intended for vertical fencing is not automatically suitable for suspended or horizontal installation.

Which screening colour is best behind natural fencing?

Brown or bamboo-coloured netting can complement natural screening materials, while green shades often blend well with surrounding planting. The best choice depends on the appearance you want to achieve.

Buy Shade Netting Online at Intergard

Looking for shade netting or privacy screening mesh for your garden fence? Intergard offers UV-resistant woven polyethylene netting in different colours and sizes, providing approximately 70–80% screening.

Combine it with willow fencing, heather screening or bamboo fencing for a natural boundary with improved privacy.

Explore our shade cloth, wire fencing and garden fencing ranges for other outdoor screening solutions.

Browse our shade netting collection and order online from Intergard.

For product advice or trade enquiries, visit our contact page, email info@intergard.nl or call +31 546 579030.