For a handy DIYer, a privacy screen is an easy-ish addition to a backyard patio.
Why build a privacy screen?
Privacy in a backyard space–even a spacious one–is a frequent desired amenity.
Sure, we don’t want to just wall our neighbors out, but we also don’t want them part of our morning coffee or late night hot tub. Then we might not want to see their late night hot tubbing adventures or other happenings from them, either.
The solution?
A proportioned and easy-on-the-eyes privacy screen. It sets a boundary without setting a border.
In this video, we get into the details of how to build a privacy screen such that it keeps your neighbors neighborly and keeps your coffee, hot tub, or beer with a friend a private moment and not available for an audience.
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Tools and materials needed for this project:
It can be as detailed and designed as you’d like it to be.
As it’s what you’ll be viewing from your backyard hangout area, we recommend taking the time to dial in the details and use a material that will age well.
We built this privacy screen with Knotty Western Red Cedar.
The posts are protected with the great and powerful Post-Protectors. I love these things.
Fasteners are Spax HCRx #10 X 3-inch for framing connections and #8 x 2 1/2-inch for the slats.
Kobalt sawhorses of awesomeness from Lowe’s help stage materials.
My mighty Power-Trac PT-425 makes this one man unit a DIY army.
What is your ideal privacy screen? Have you built one? Below share your tips and ideas with us.
