Privacy Fence Idea

Nice idea (and a lot of work if it covers a large area) but I like it anyway.

-- Beth, Oklahoma, Rambling Road Designs

I like it too… something worth keep tucked away for future reference.

-- ~ Debbie, Ontario Canada

I like it too. Even though my yard will get attention after the interior is complete, I have been thinking about a privacy screen to disguise a composting pit. I could use a screen like that to top off a stone base. That would be a nice effect. It’s beefier looking than plain old vertical slats. It will also allow for good air circulation.

Thanks Debbie! Keep those ideas coming!

-- Working on my home for 2 years and counting.

will do
and I look forward to seeing your finished project (the compost one, that is)

-- ~ Debbie, Ontario Canada

That’s way down the road but I’m looking forward to it too.

-- Working on my home for 2 years and counting.

I like the design too which is more attractive than the panels that are not fixed at an angle. This is also a clever design to maintain privacy without totally blocking out ventilation. Thanks for sharing and we are considering it for our front entrance gate.

-- Fred Bowman - http://www.lift-all.com

I was thinking about this fence again just the other day.. not sure what triggered the memory. It’s pretty cool

-- ~ Debbie, Ontario Canada

Go for it Debbie,
I’m making some louvered doors for a vanity as we speak. Same concept as your pic. (except smaller)


Pretty easy cutting all the dado’s with a descent jig.
I have 4 doors and it didn’t take all that long cutting all the dado’s.
I thought it was going to be a headache, but not so much.

oh those are lovely!

-- ~ Debbie, Ontario Canada

Very nice job Jonathan! Can you post a picture of the jig?

-- Stan

got it tucked away for future use. Thanks for sharing.

-- stan,michigan

Hello, you can get some ideas here http://bit.ly/17YV0UC

Debbie – I have seen this in the South (East Coast) and the Caribbean in houses that dated before A/C. It works well.

-- Love woodworking and fixing most anything

it is very pretty, isnt it!

-- ~ Debbie, Ontario Canada

And very practical – allows a nice breeze and shades the sun. Many of them are hinged at the top and open outward to give you the views. There is a multi-notched stick so you can raise it to different levels. There is also the ability to lock them in the down position to be used as a hurricane shutter. Although not approved in current standards, these were the norm for many years.

-- Love woodworking and fixing most anything