How to build a privacy screen over a sandstone wall?

[Snowgum]

I am looking for guidance and a list of what I need to build a privacy screen on top of a 600mm sandstone wall. Screen will be 1200mm high and the length L-shaped, 2 x 3600mm. I have seen various aluminium posts etc. online but am not sure what I actually need and the quantities. Not sure if I can find or use 3600mm compositecdecking boards with a gap, maybe 10mm between each. Minimum I guess I need 2 end posts, a corner post (with flanges to bolt to sandstone). Can I screw a c channel onto the posts to slot the decking boards in? If I need to cut t,he 2 lots of 3600mm decking, into 4 x 1800mm lengths I will need 2 more posts and c channel on each side of the new centre posts. I would appreciate some advice here, am 8 on the right track?

[Jason]

Hi @Snowgum,

One of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts will be more than happy to assist with this screening project. It might help members to provide more specific advice if they can see what you are working with. Could you share some photos of the space?

Thanks,

Jason

[Snowgum]

Thanks Jason, here are a couple pics of the area. My plan is to bolt a privacy screen to the top of the wall. It isc600mm high so a 1200mm screen will be perfect. It will be l-shaped and each leg will be 3600mm wide. Hope this is a bit clearer!

[EricL]

Hello @Snowgum 

Thanks for sharing that photo of your sandstone wall. I suggest looking at using the Jack Screen up privacy screen system. It's relatively easy to install and does not require anything complex to put together. But since you only require it to be 1200mm high the posts will need to be modified on site.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: Pool Privacy Screen (the techniques used are applicable to your screening project)

Some of the parts are in stock and others will need to be specially ordered, I've listed the parts below, but please check with your store's special orders team for any parts that are not in stock.

• Jack Screen Up Base Plate
   
• Jack 1970mm Screen Up Corner Post 
   
• Jack 10mm Screen Up Slimline Spacers - 48 Pack 
   
• Jack Outdoor 16mm Slat 2m Side Fix Screen Up 
   
• Jack Outdoor 19mm Slat 2m Rear Fix Screen Up (you'll need to decide which one is suitable for your needs)
   
• Screen Up- Joiner Post

Please make sure to choose the one suitable for 19mm Merbau decking panels. The Ekodeck composite panels are too thick and will not work with the Screen Up system.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric