Re: [DIY] Deck

 

>> I was hoping to come up with a cheaper fix for some privacy on two partial sides.

We are in the process of adding onto our fence, using 2x8' lattice panels.  The current fence is a 4' good neighbor type.  I may have mentioned this before but if not, each 2x8' lattice panel is enclosed with an edging on the top, bottom and both ends making each panel separate, then when they are installed DH is adding a strip at each joining for stability and appearance.  We have done this before and really liked it.  It allows air to flow through, weathers to match the fence and not as expensive as putting in a new fence.  For a little more privacy we've added climbing plants along part of it and are putting large shrubs along the back to help screen our deck.

The first time we did this, we added onto the top of a 6' fence and used 2x4's for the edging and 4x4's for each joining.  However, DH had to use the available space between the boards in the good neighbor fence.  You can find pictures of this type of fence by googling lattice top fence.

For a fast, inexpensive fix you can make portable lattice panels.  We have 2x8' & 4x8' panels used vertically, add a 2x2" edge around each one and two crosswise "legs" at the bottom, wide enough to make the panel self-supporting.  We used door hinges to connect the panels to form corners and so they could be rearranged.  To store for the winter, the peg in the hinge just pops out, unscrew the crosspieces and you have flat panels again.  We used the plastic lattice for these, 10-15 years ago and they are well used but still good.

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