Fencing panels

Abstract

A translucent fencing panel ( 10 ) allows light to pass through whilst maintaining privacy. The fencing panel is made up of a frame ( 11 ) within which is situated a sheet of translucent material ( 19 ). The sheet of translucent material ( 19 ) rests within a longitudinal groove ( 31 ) formed within the frame ( 11 ). Slats ( 20 ) can be arranged over the sheet of material to provide different visual effects. In some embodiments a gravelboard ( 63 ) is included. The fencing panels ( 10 ) are provided with brackets ( 18 ) so that they can be secured to existing fence posts ( 17 ).

1 . A fencing panel, wherein the fencing panel is securable to at least one fence post and wherein the fencing panel is at least partially translucent.  
   
   
       2 . The fencing panel of  claim 1  in combination with at least one fence post, wherein the fencing panel and fence post are provided as a disassembled kit of parts.  
   
   
       3 . The fencing panel of  claim 1  wherein the parts of the panel that are not translucent are opaque.  
   
   
       4 . The fencing panel of  claim 1 , wherein the panel includes: 
 a. a frame; and    b. at least one sheet of material located within the frame;    wherein at least one sheet of material is at least partially translucent.    
   
   
       5 . The fencing panel of  claim 4 , further including more than one frame, each of which has at least one sheet of material located therein.  
   
   
       6 . The fencing panel of  claim 5 , wherein three frames are provided, each frame accommodating a sheet of material.  
   
   
       7 . The fencing panel of  claim 4 , wherein the frame includes a groove along the internal edges thereof, the edges of the sheet of material being located within said groove.  
   
   
       8 . The fencing panel of  claim 4 , further including a gravelboard panel located below the frame.  
   
   
       9 . The fencing panel of  claim 4 , further including at least one planter, light or water feature.  
   
   
       10 . The fencing panel of  claim 4 , further including at least one slat arranged across the surface of the sheet of material.  
   
   
       11 . The fencing panel of  claim 10 , wherein the slat or slats are secured by attachment to at least one of: 
 a. the frame, and    b. the sheet of material.    
   
   
       12 . The fencing panel of  claim 10  wherein a slat on one side of the sheet of material is attached to a slat on the other side of the sheet of material.  
   
   
       13 . The fencing panel of  claim 10 , including more than one sheet of material and at least one substantially vertical slat of differing material with strips of plastic between each sheet of material.  
   
   
       14 . The fencing panel of  claim 10  including at least one substantially vertical slat of differing material where a single sheet of plastic sheet material is woven alternately between the vertical slats.  
   
   
       15 . The fencing panel of  claim 10 , including at least one substantially vertical slat of differing material where strips of plastic sheet material are woven alternately between the vertical slats.  
   
   
       16 . A gate panel, wherein: 
 a. the gate panel is securable to at least one gate post, and    b. the gate panel is at least partially translucent.    
   
   
       17 . The gate panel of  claim 16  wherein the parts of the panel that are not translucent are opaque.  
   
   
       18 . The gate panel of  claim 16 , wherein the panel includes: 
 a. a frame; and    b. at least one sheet of material located within the frame;    wherein at least one sheet of material is at least partially translucent.    
   
   
       19 . An outdoor structure including a panel, wherein the panel is at least partially translucent.  
   
   
       20 . The outdoor structure of  claim 19 , wherein the parts of the panel that are not translucent are opaque.  
   
   
       21 . The outdoor structure of  claim 19 , wherein the panel includes: 
 a. a frame; and    b. at least one sheet of material located within the frame;    wherein at least one sheet of material is at least partially translucent.