Slatted fences are popular with many Australian homeowners today. Slatted fences are modern in appearance and fit well with homes that have Colorbond roofs. But although traditionally, slatted fences were once wooden, aluminium has begun to take the reins. This is because aluminium has several advantages over wood in terms of fencing in general and slatted fencing. Aluminium lasts longer than wood Although wood is a classic material that lends a certain look to a property, it is difficult to maintain long term.