How do you make an easy patio privacy screen?

Many customers are looking for ways to add a little privacy to their back yard, especially around their patio. Trex Fencing's full privacy design makes it a great option for a privacy screen. Our installation resources offer step-by-step instructions for installing Trex Fencing. The same principles will apply for building a screen around your patio, the only difference is that you will most likely be needing to mount your posts on the deck or patio rather than burying them into the ground. Because Trex posts are hollow, you can sleeve them over a steel or wood mount and secure them to the surface. From there, the fence sections go up using brackets to mount the top and bottom rails, and the pickets interlock across the whole section to create the full-privacy look. Our team of technical experts can be reached at 877-700-8739 if you need any assistance.

1.Posts are installed first, similar to any fencing project. For a 6 foot high fence, we generally recommend burying our 9 foot posts at least 30 inches into the ground. Care should be taken to ensure that posts are level and evenly spaced. For reference, Trex Seclusions fence sections should be 8 feet wide on center of the posts. Concrete is used to secure the posts in place.

2. Brackets are then installed on each posts (one on the top, one on the bottom). These will support the top and bottom rails.

3. Our aluminum bottom rails provide strength to the fence to protect it from sagging. Composite bottom rail covers are sleeved over the aluminum, and the rail is then placed over the bottom brackets.

4. The first and last pickets are screwed to the posts, and then the rest of the pickets interlock together to finish the section.

5. The top rail is then cut to length and secured over the pickets.

6. Post caps are then installed. We offer three designs; Flat cap, Pyramid cap, or Crown cap. 

As easy as that, you can install a privacy screen that will look great and serve its function superbly for years to come.