How thick to cut slats for loovra panel?

[Woodworks]

Thinking of making up some loovra style panels to put in front of our log stores to keep off the rain. The sheds are around 5' wide so want to make large panels to cover each store. Got some larch in the round and going to mill some 4 1/2" thick planks from it. I can then get the plank under my bandsaw but how thick would you make the slats? Was thinking around 1/4" with side and central supports but never done loovras before so thought it worth an ask.

 

Thanks

Edited September 3, 2016 by Woodworks

[se7enthdevil]

i'd say a bit thicker than 1/4", nearer 3/8" or 1/2" is what i'd do.

[Woodworks]

Thing is Steve I need to be able to lift them out the way when loading the logs. I don't mind the slats warping around a bit as it does not need to be a thing of beauty. Just needs to let the air through and keep the driving rain out.

[se7enthdevil]

can they not be hinged?

 

can you get hold of some cedar? it's that bit lighter so could be easier to move?