Made in America Slat Depot Privacy Slat for 7ft Chain Link - Brown

In this review of the Made in America Slat Depot Single Wall Bottom Locking Privacy Slat, the bottom line is simple: this is a practical, budget-friendly way to add substantial privacy to a 7ft chain link fence without weaving or tools. The reviewer found these brown Ridged Slats are cut to about 80.5 in long and designed for 7ft 11 or 9 gauge chain link with a 2 in diamond, delivering the biggest benefit of about 85 percent visual blockage when installed correctly and fully inserted into the mesh.

Key Features

• Made in USA: Manufactured from domestically sourced HDPE with UV inhibitors to resist sun damage and last in varied climates.
• Precise length: Each slat is deliberately cut to about 80.5 in to fit 7ft chain link and sit properly inside the fence mesh for reliable coverage.
• Bottom-locking design: The single wall bottom lock provides improved privacy performance compared with many vertically inserted slat designs.
• High blockage: When used in a 2 in diamond mesh, these slats yield roughly 85 percent visual blockage for effective screening.
• Box contents: Each box contains 82 W shaped slats and three 42 in pieces of Viper Channel, enough to cover about 10 linear ft of 2 in diamond chain link.
• Cost effective: Wider extrusion uses less material so more slats fit in a box, making this a more affordable long-term privacy option than windscreen or tape.

Who It's For

This product suits homeowners, schools, small businesses, or facility managers who want to improve privacy on an existing 7ft chain link fence without replacing the fence. It is especially good for fences with 2 in diamond mesh and 11 or 9 gauge wire where the fit and coverage are optimized.

Those who should look elsewhere include people seeking to increase fence height, those with fences on steep slopes where installation is impractical, or users who need a woven slat style rather than a bottom-locking insertion. Also check diamond measurements carefully if your chain link uses larger mesh, as privacy percentage will drop.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Easy to install without weaving, making retrofit work quick and tool-free.
• Strong privacy performance in compatible 2 in diamond mesh, around 85 percent blockage.
• Durable HDPE construction with UV inhibitors and a long warranty backing.
• Boxed supply and Viper Channel make planning linear footage straightforward for coverage.

Cons

• Not suitable to extend fence height and not recommended for steep slopes, which limits some installations.
• Privacy decreases on larger diamond mesh patterns; economy fabric yields about 75 percent coverage.

Specifications

Brand	Ridged Slats
Color	Brown
Slat length	About 80.5 in
Slat width	1.25 in
Coverage per box	82 slats + three 42 in Viper Channel, approx. 10 linear ft (2 in diamond)
Material	HDPE with UV inhibitors (made in USA)
Estimated blockage	~85% (2 in diamond), ~80% (2-1/4 in), ~75% (2-3/8 in)

Our Verdict

These bottom-locking Ridged Slats are a sensible, value-oriented upgrade for anyone with a compatible 7ft chain link fence who wants substantial privacy without replacing the fence. The USA-made HDPE, easy installation, and boxed Viper Channel make it a practical long-term solution, though buyers must confirm diamond size and avoid using the slats to raise fence height or on steep slopes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these slats raise my fence height?
No. These slats cannot be used to extend fence height; they are intended to fit inside the existing mesh.

How much privacy will I get?
Expect approximately 85 percent blockage with a 2 in diamond; larger diamond sizes reduce privacy to about 80% or 75% depending on mesh size.

Do I need extra track or tools?
Each box includes three 42 in pieces of Viper Channel which cover about 10 linear ft on 2 in diamond mesh; Viper Channel can be purchased separately if you need more, and installation typically requires no tools for insertion.