Installation & Assembly

To begin, mark out the location for your supporting posts, depending on whether you
want the screens installed vertically or horizontally. Then, dig holes for the posts. We
recommend a depth of at least a third of the height of the screen wall to ensure
adequate support. Once dug, stand your posts in the holes and pour in ready mix or
quick set concrete. Don’t completely fill the holes, make sure to leave enough space
at the top so that once it has dried the concrete can be covered with soil.
After pouring the concrete, use a spirit level to ensure that your posts are vertical.
Check that all posts are the same height, and that they match the height and width of
the screen. When the concrete is set, cover with soil.
Once your concrete has set and your posts are firmly in place, you have 2 options:
1. Drill the screens directly to the post (with brackets)
2. Frame the screen and attach the frame to the posts (this avoids drilling
holes into your privacy screen)
For Option 1: pre-drill 4 sets of holes where you would like your brackets to attach.
Then screw the brackets to the posts; there should be two brackets for each side of
the screen. Then, repeat this process by pre-drilling holes into the screen. Attach
brackets to the rear of the screen with two on each side, then attach the screen to
the posts.
For Option 2: construct a frame to contain your screen. This frame can be 2, 3 or 4
sided, depending on the supports provided by the posts. Screw the frame to the post
and insert your screen (for 2 and 3 sided frames). For a 4-sided frame, pre-drill 4
sets of holes where the brackets will attach to the posts. Screw the brackets to the
posts. Attach the frame to the brackets using Timber screws.
AS A TRELLIS
All of our privacy screens are perfect for use as a trellis to either train plants or
espalier trees. Simply follow the directions above based on whether you are
attaching the screens to brickwork or fencing. When attaching the screens, make
sure that you leave a gap between the surface and the screen so that plants can
wrap around the back of the screen as they grow. This can be achieved by using
u-clips, which are easy to use and practically invisible.
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