# Bardline Open-Slat Fence in Lyon

Project category: privacy screening
Location: Lyon, Rhône (69)
Year: 2026
## Project context Completed in 2026 in Lyon, this project was commissioned by a landscaper to enhance and define a residential garden. The brief combined privacy, visual continuity and compatibility with a carefully designed combination of hard landscaping and planting. The objectives were a fence with a consistent appearance on both sides and a vertical rhythm suited to structured planting beds. ## Solution implemented The selected solution was the **Redcinha® Bardline** fence, which combines **co-extruded wood-plastic composite slats** with an **open-slat effect**. The **slats have the same appearance on both faces**, are installed **vertically**, and are paired with **aluminium posts**. Key features used in the project: - **Slat section: 187.2 x 19.5 mm** - **Slat length: 1295 mm** (1600 mm available to order, depending on colour) - **Declared expansion: 2 mm/m** - **Warranty: 10 years** - **Dedicated aluminium posts and profiles** for the Bardline system Two shades were selected for different areas, in keeping with the hard landscaping and planting: **anthracite grey** for restrained, contemporary lines, and **light oak with black grooves** for a warmer feel. The system was assembled in accordance with Redcinha® recommendations: **post-to-slat connection profiles** and **finishing profiles** complete the structure and finish the visible edges. The choice addressed several professional considerations: - **Same appearance on both faces**, relevant for a shared property boundary - **Vertical rhythm** that highlights the garden's alignments and sightlines - **Open-slat design** that filters views rather than providing complete screening ## Installation and result Installation was carried out in regular bays, with consistent centre-to-centre post spacing and a perfectly aligned top edge. The cuts are clean and covered with matching caps. The base sits on a stable mineral substrate, keeping the bottom edge of the panels aligned along the full length. Three configurations respond to different uses and the layout of the site: - **Anthracite section**: closely spaced vertical slats with a subtle open-slat effect run alongside a bed of **light-coloured gravel**, planted with small conifers, lavender and architectural plants. The contrast highlights the restrained appearance of the panels and the precision of the alignments. - **Light oak with black grooves**: bays in a **warm tone** complement **aligned shrubs** set in beige mineral mulch. The contrasting grooves emphasise the vertical lines and create a more welcoming atmosphere. - **Variation with exposed aluminium posts**: the alternation of posts and slats structures a border of **Mediterranean plants**, including lavender, agaves and small olive trees, beside a dense lawn. The rhythm of the profiles frames the landscape composition. Together, these elements form a continuous line without visual breaks. The **squareness of the bays**, consistency of the gaps and finished profiles contribute to a neat, professional appearance. The **open-slat design** creates a sense of lightness and filters views rather than forming a solid screen, while the **same appearance on both faces** provides a consistent finish from the garden side and the side facing neighbouring properties. Before ordering or installation, check the component configuration, expansion gaps and project height against the Bardline technical sheet and installation guide.