Fence problem

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I have a fence at the back of the garden which is up on a bank. It consists of nine slotted concrete posts (which I believe were around nine feet in height when they were put in) and the distance between each post is 6 feet. Also between the posts are cement blocks 17*8.5*8.5 inches . Panels are 5feet high by 6feet wide and are slotted in between the concrete posts.
My question:
When there are strong winds I usually end up losing a fence panel which bends etc in the wind/rain and becomes dislodged/damaged so I have to have a replacement panel fitted.
Can anyone advise me what type of fence panel or other things I should use.
Would it be safe for me to add further concrete blocks and maybe have small fence or no fence and just block?
Please note I would not do any of this work myself but would get a fence/builder.
Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated
 
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Assuming the existing panels are something like larchlap, or equivalent, you could consider ranch panels, which tend to be a bit stiffer. Another thought would be to use a 4ft panel with a 1ft trellis on top, which would reduce the wind loading - assuming you are happy with the potential loss of privacy due to the trellis.
 

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