Lowe’s Creative Ideas: Building an Outdoor Privacy Screen

Lowe’s Creative Ideas: Building an Outdoor Privacy Screen

Feeling overexposed? Building an outdoor privacy screen can change all of that. With just a few tools and supplies you will have privacy in no time. Full project details here: http://low.es/1lLxPQJ

First, lay out all of your supplies. The screens will be built inside out, so start by building the interior frame. Once the inner frame is built, attach to the outside posts with screws. The posts are just two 2 x 6s with a 2 x 4 in between. Make sure everything is squared up before attaching. Now you can add the rest of the horizontal rails and the metal flashing. Weave the metal flashing (while wearing gloves) and screw them in with sheet metal screws. The last step is to attach the last two 2 x 6 posts. Stain the lumber to your liking.

After the building is complete, think about the layout of the screens. Once you have marked the spots for the posts, dig the holes (check with your local utility locating service beforehand). You may want to use an auger to help dig the post holes. Consult with your local building officials to see how deep you can dig. Then, to prep the holes, add some gravel. Now you can place the screens into the post holes and add concrete. Adjust your screens until they are level and the concrete is still setting.

Once the concrete has set, you are ready to enjoy your backyard patio screens!

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Life is Mystery says:

Waste of time and money

Paisley Szu Szu says:

I would be mad if my neighbors did this.

rmcg23 says:

Be a Good Neighbor…. consider what your neighbor is looking at and do not use redwood… which does not blend in with nature

RugbyNick6 says:

Interesting idea… But no thanks.

Ircar47 says:

Wonderful ! Ideal to install to cover some eye sores ,where you can't put fence ,but need little privacy ,or just obstarct something and colors and materials can vary … It is a great idea ,which would absolutely work fro me ! Thank You ,Guys !

Elizabeth Mazibuko says:

keep showing the brilliant ideas. learning, leaning, learning and I have all the time in the world,..

Elizabeth Mazibuko says:

keep showing the brilliant ideas. learning, leaning, learning and I have all the time in the world,..

Elizabeth Mazibuko says:

keep showing the brilliant ideas. learning, leaning, learning and I have all the time in the world,..

sandra vergara serrano says:

No me dejan de sorprender las ideas

Jessica Brunelle says:

(to chocol8) It functions as as a screen but I would concentrate on the aesthetics. It doubles as modern art for the yard and looks fabulous!

Yousif Al Housani says:

If you add rubber on the edge of the steel to cover the sharpness will more safe … thank you its fantastic

Shepard W says:

Maybe one on either side of a pergula

Superfangs says:

her face is hideous to

Chara Fangirl says:

What am I doing? I'm an 11 year old girl, laying on the floor on a Tuesday morning at 2:13 A.M.

Ztech says:

That thing is ugly. I'd rather go with some tall hedges.

Robbie Kirsopp says:

that is the dumbest design in the world

Roru Loru says:

The reflection of the Sun light on the metal sheets fence….burned my neighbors House ….!

CC cc says:

Lovely videos 😀

stereopolice says:

Looks like NASA built an antenna array to contact the International Space Station.

Kid-City Child Development Center says:

DANGEROUS, TAKE THIS DOWN!

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