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product_id: 150953274
title: "Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (3ft, Black)"
brand: "ridged slats"
price: "R1704"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ridged Slats"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/150953274-proudly-made-in-the-usa-ridged-slat-single-wall-bottom
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region: South Africa
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# Bottom-lock design for max 85% privacy 30-year UV & weather resistant warranty Made in USA with premium HDPE Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (3ft, Black)

**Brand:** ridged slats
**Price:** R1704
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔒 Elevate Your Fence Game — Privacy Meets Durability in Every Slat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (3ft, Black) by ridged slats
- **How much does it cost?** R1704 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/150953274-proudly-made-in-the-usa-ridged-slat-single-wall-bottom)

## Best For

- ridged slats enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ridged slats brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cost-Effective Elegance:** More slats per box and less material waste means premium privacy without the premium price tag.
- • **Built to Brave Any Climate:** Engineered to withstand scorching summers and freezing winters, backed by a rare 30-year warranty.
- • **Privacy That Speaks Volumes:** Achieves up to 85% visual blockage on standard 2" diamond chain link fences—your backyard’s new best-kept secret.
- • **Unmatched American Craftsmanship:** Proudly manufactured in the USA using durable, UV-stabilized HDPE for long-lasting performance.
- • **Effortless Installation, Instant Upgrade:** No tools required—bottom-lock slats slide seamlessly into your fence for a sleek, professional finish.

## Overview

These black Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slats are precision-cut for 3ft chain link fences, delivering up to 85% privacy coverage. Made in the USA from UV-resistant HDPE, they offer a durable, weatherproof solution with a 30-year warranty. Easy to install without tools, these slats provide a cost-effective upgrade for homeowners and businesses seeking enhanced privacy and a sleek, modern fence appearance.

## Description

desertcart.com : Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (3ft, Black) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Chain-link Fence Cover-up - This product is great! It came as described and arrived in excellent condition. Slats come in several color choices, and I chose the color beige since that was the color that matched our house best. The slats we chose were to cover 6-foot-tall fence 75 feet long that ran the whole width of our back property line. It was easy to install, and no tools were necessary to install it in our chain-link fence. It improved the look of the fence and backyard, and it gave us the privacy we wanted and needed in the backyard. We live in a new housing development in town, and they installed chain-link fence along the outer perimeter of the homes since someone else owns the land on the other side, and we are stuck with the ugly chain-link fence. Our only option was to either leave it alone, plant some plants to cover it over time, pay to build a wood fence in front of it which didn't make sense to us & the only type of fence allowed in the development if you wanted a totally enclosed back yard was wood (crazy right?). The plants along the fence were costly and some needed replacing because of extreme weather and were high maintenance, so we decided to improve it by making the chain-link fence look better with the slats and give us the needed privacy we wanted. It looks great and it's so nice to have privacy in our back yard without having to put up a costly enclosed wood fence, especially since the neighbors on both sides of us have wood fences enclosing their backyards. The fence slats seem very durable and should hold up to our hot summers and cold winters. We feel this was the best option and it worked out great for us. I highly recommend this product and seller. Thanks so much!
Review: TEN STARS - I ordered these slats for one section (the left side on the photos) of my fence in 2020, and again for the right side this year (2025) after having the property line trimmed resulted in less privacy than both we and the neighbors desired. It is nearly indistinguishable which slats are brand new and which have been there 5 years. We have a wooden privacy fence that was put up in 2017 that looks awful compared to these slats. Initially I thought the price was a little high for the coverage area but after seeing how they held up, I am convinced these are the best option for privacy, durability and appearance. I have even hit the older slats with the weed whacker more times than I care to admit with very, very little damage, only to the track at the bottom. They are also super easy to install AND made in America?! I wish I could give 10 stars.

## Features

- Black Ridged Slats for 3ft chain link are deliberately cut to about 32.5 inches long. These fence inserts are designed primarily for 3ft 11 or 9 gauge chain link with a two inch diamond. Also works in economy chain link with a larger diamond pattern, but privacy will be less. Slats must be installed correctly and be fully inserted inside the wire mesh of your fence to achieve the desired results. Cannot be used to extend the fence height. Not suitable for fences on a steep slope.
- Each slat measures 1.25 inches wide. Bottom-locking Ridged Slats will provide approximately 85 percent blockage in chain link with a 2" diamond. Slats installed in chain link mesh with a 2-1/4" diamond will achieve approximately 80% coverage. Slats used in economy chain link fabric with a 2-3/8" diamond will produce about 75% privacy. Diamond size is determined by measuring diagonally between the parallel wires - NOT corner to corner.
- Each box contains 82 “W” shaped slats and three 42-inch pieces of Viper Channel - enough to cover 10 linear feet of chain link with a 2" diamond pattern. Chain link with a larger diamond mesh pattern will use fewer slats but ALL the track provided in each box. 2-1/4" chain link will use about 77 slats per 10 feet. 2-3/8" chain link will use about 74 slats per 10 feet. Viper Channel is available for sale separately in case you need more. Remember a larger diamond equates to less privacy.
- Slats are manufactured in the USA using domestically sourced HDPE (high density polyethylene), color concentrate, and UV inhibitors to protect from the harmful effects of the sun. Tube Slats are covered by a 30-year warranty – yet claims are very rare. HDPE privacy enhancements are suitable for use in any climate or weather. It is the fence owner’s responsibility to ensure their fence will withstand the increased wind load caused by the addition of slats.
- Single wall bottom lock Ridged Slats provide the most privacy for the money compared to other vertically inserted slat designs. This wider extrusion uses less material allowing us to package more slats in a smaller box to protect the slats. This makes Ridged Slats a more affordable option for homeowners, schools, colleges, businesses, stadiums, storage facilities, etc. Slats are a permanent addition to fence that lasts much longer than wind screen or privacy tape.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0131PDTZI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,053 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #61 in Decorative Fences |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,838) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Diameter | 1.25 Inches |
| Item Thickness | 1.25 Inches |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item model number | SR3BL |
| Manufacturer | Slat Depot® |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specification Met | Yes |
| UPC | 013189801450 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ridged Slats
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 43 x 4 x 2 inches
- **Material:** Mesh
- **Shape:** Rectangular

## Images

![Proudly Made in The USA! - Ridged Slat Single Wall Bottom Locking Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' Chain Link Fence (3ft, Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Te8to5eWL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If there are 84 slats per box, why is there only 10 ft of locking. Each 10 section takes 42 slats, that should be 20 ft right?**
A: There are 82 slats per box and three 42 inch pieces of bottom track. Standard chain link with a two inch diamond will use 82 slats per 10 feet. There will be a little track left over. If you have lighter chain link with a larger diamond, you will use fewer slats (as few as 74) in 10 feet--meaning you will use all the track and still have extra slats. This is why we recommend purchasing extra Viper Channel if you plan to use these slats in chain link with a 2-3/8 inch diamond pattern. Remember the diamond size is the measurement between the two parallel wires--NOT corner to corner.

**Q: My fence is not on level ground, but curves up a slope in one area. Will this work in that situation?**
A: Slats will work on a slight slope or even a slightly rolling slope. It depends on how your chain link was installed. A good way to tell is if your diamonds are "stacked" straight up and down. Take a straight piece of wood or a tape measurer and run it vertically along the top and bottom corners of several diamonds. If the diamonds are aligned straight up and down, slats should work in your fence. Keep in mind that the slats will sit in your fence at the same angle at which the top and bottom corners of the diamonds are aligned. If in doubt, send us a picture of your fence and we can discuss whether it will work or not.

**Q: Does anyone that has the black slats have problems with fading? We live in desert heat 90+ degrees 5-6 months of the year.**
A: I live in High Desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico and have had the slats installed about 5 years ago.  The Summer temperatures can exceed 100 degrees at times and usually stays in the 90s or upper 80's most of the summer and I have not noticed any fading.

**Q: I have 5 ft tall fence what size do I need?**
A: My fence was also 5 ft. so I ordered the 5 ft. ones. They measure 56.5 inches but worked perfectly well if installed correctly.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chain-link Fence Cover-up
*by L***I on August 2, 2022*

This product is great! It came as described and arrived in excellent condition. Slats come in several color choices, and I chose the color beige since that was the color that matched our house best. The slats we chose were to cover 6-foot-tall fence 75 feet long that ran the whole width of our back property line. It was easy to install, and no tools were necessary to install it in our chain-link fence. It improved the look of the fence and backyard, and it gave us the privacy we wanted and needed in the backyard. We live in a new housing development in town, and they installed chain-link fence along the outer perimeter of the homes since someone else owns the land on the other side, and we are stuck with the ugly chain-link fence. Our only option was to either leave it alone, plant some plants to cover it over time, pay to build a wood fence in front of it which didn't make sense to us & the only type of fence allowed in the development if you wanted a totally enclosed back yard was wood (crazy right?). The plants along the fence were costly and some needed replacing because of extreme weather and were high maintenance, so we decided to improve it by making the chain-link fence look better with the slats and give us the needed privacy we wanted. It looks great and it's so nice to have privacy in our back yard without having to put up a costly enclosed wood fence, especially since the neighbors on both sides of us have wood fences enclosing their backyards. The fence slats seem very durable and should hold up to our hot summers and cold winters. We feel this was the best option and it worked out great for us. I highly recommend this product and seller. Thanks so much!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TEN STARS
*by A***Y on September 16, 2025*

I ordered these slats for one section (the left side on the photos) of my fence in 2020, and again for the right side this year (2025) after having the property line trimmed resulted in less privacy than both we and the neighbors desired. It is nearly indistinguishable which slats are brand new and which have been there 5 years. We have a wooden privacy fence that was put up in 2017 that looks awful compared to these slats. Initially I thought the price was a little high for the coverage area but after seeing how they held up, I am convinced these are the best option for privacy, durability and appearance. I have even hit the older slats with the weed whacker more times than I care to admit with very, very little damage, only to the track at the bottom. They are also super easy to install AND made in America?! I wish I could give 10 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keep track of the number of slats they send and keep labels on boxes
*by J***T on October 20, 2023*

Keep track of the number of slates you put up on your fence and the number that is on the labels. I finished my fence and realized I still had space left over on the lower clip. So based off the sellers information you should get enough slats to fill the entire Clips they send you. I contacted the seller and he had me count my slats and came to find out that the number of slots I had did not reciprocate the same numbers on the labels on the box. I was 13 short. So not only do they short me their quality control guy lied on the boxes and went ahead and sent them to me. I have contacted the seller and he has made it right it just took some time of counting and communicating. This is the only reason why I didn't give it five stars. First off I'm very pleased with the product I installed 30 ft in about 2 hours taking my time. It's extremely easy to install you probably won't even break a sweat. The product is made well and seems that it will last quite some time. I had the two inch diamonds and I have quite a bit of coverage when it comes to seeing through the fence. I may try taking fence tape and covering the rest of the open areas. If I do I will update this and let you know.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*