Or you could sink bamboo poles into the ground right next to the existing fence and use trellis wire for climbing or creeping plants.
Add privacy lattice to existing fence.
If you are not familiar with working with wood you can consider vinyl lattice or lattice made of any other compound material.
While a natural fence can protect your privacy it s often a better addition to an existing fence which will provide a more solid and secure barrier to protect your property.
How to add privacy lattice to an existing fence.
For a more finished look paint or stain the lattice to match your existing fence.
Leave half of the plate to hang from the bottom to secure it to the existing fence post.
Most lattices come in 4 by 2 feet or 8 by 2 feet panels that can be cut with a table or hand saw.
You will need to use screws and ties to attach the lattice wood pieces properly.
Add extension posts to the existing fence posts with a metal tie plate.
You will basically be cutting 2 pieces of 1 4 s for each side.
If your existing fence is steady and firm enough you can attach the lattice and add the personal touch you want.
Use your stainless steel 1 5 8 or whatever size you choose to attach the pine to the lattice.
Lastly use screws to attach the lattice panels behind your existing fence and in front of the fence posts.
Of course the bamboo needs to extend above the fence to give you the height you require.
Newyorkplantings was able to add this lattice privacy screen or a lattice top to an existing cedar fence note how we covered the gap between the custom made panels and a dog ear fence with our own custom molding and then we re and trim pieces down the front to look like fence posts the setup is very strong and we ll have planter boxes behind the lattice so that it can grow.
Layout your frame 1 4 pine pieces cut to size place your lattice on top and then add 1 4 s again on top of your lattice.
For extra privacy you may grow vines on the fence which will fill in the holes in the lattice.
If you re adding height to your fence for privacy choose a lattice with smaller holes.
However in some cases such as when planting trees or bamboo very close together a more solid natural wall can be created.
Cut the lattice screen panels down to 2 feet 3 inches tall and cut the width so that it spans between each fence post.
May 4 2016 versatile durable and decidedly easy for diy projects lattice offers quite a lot with a minimal amount of effort or time.
With 2 inch screws secure a metal tie plate to the bottom of the extension fence post.