Enclosure to screen hot water tank

This screening enclosure uses lattice to hide a hot water system alongside the side of the house.

The project

Spent a couple of weekends building a screen enclosure to hide our hot water tank.

I attached one screen to the wall and added a piece of timber to increase the width so it lines up with the post for the gate. Then I used lattice to create an enclosure.

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Joolz007

Great idea!

homeinmelbourne

This is amazing @diy_hausdesigns! It looks so clean and tidy. I also love how you mounted your hose reel to the side.

We were so inspired by your screening project that we are currently working on doing the same thing to hide an A/C condenser unit.

EricL

Hi @homeinmelbourne

Luckily my hot water tank is on the roof connected to a solar system. However, if it was down on the ground you can be sure I would have used an enclosure to hide it. Please don't forget to post a photo update, I'm sure our members would be keen to see how you'll be screening your hot water tank.

Eric

diy_hausdesigns

Thanks @homeinmelbourne ! Glad to hear and looking forward to seeing your work. I was fairly surprised with how it tidied up the space. Worth the effort !

clie

Hi, the screen is so neat. Is that screen diy or pre-made? Where do I buy it?

JacobZ

Hi @clie,

Allow me to tag @diy_hausdesigns to see if they can advise.

It appears that something like this Lattice Makers 1800 x 900mm Hardwood Slat Screen and this Lattice Makers 2400 x 1200mm Treated Pine Lattice were used.

Jacob

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