Hi Mitchell,
please see below two photos for progress.
At this stage, I decided to just attach it to the top baton, and am still figuring out how to attach the bottom. Or just let it hang loose - but prefer to fix it to the colorbond I think… thoughts ?
Great progress @jeremytan, well done.
@MitchellMc is taking a well-earned break today but will be back on the site tomorrow to assist you. Apologies for the delay.
Jason
That's looking sensational, @jeremytan!
I believe the easiest way to fix the bottom edge would by running the same baton as you have done on the top except only fixed into the uprights. Did you run into difficulties fixing that bottom baton?
It looks like you've slipped the bottom edge behind the raised garden bed, so I can't imagine you'll have too many issues letting them hang there. You could screw through the back wall of the raised garden bed directly into the panels, which would fix them in place.
Mitchell
Thanks @MitchellMc.
The colorbond fence was harder than expected, so the self drilling screws didn't work too well as it ended up just pushing off the colorbond and into the timber batons. Ended up pre-drilling holes, which turned out to be quicker.
But I might find a way of securing the bottom of the panels to prevent them from moving over its design life, as I imagine that might damage the fixing point at the top of the panel.
Thanks again for all the help and advice!
@MitchellMc
Would this system work with some not so fancy bamboo slats? I’m looking into the Eden bamboo stats. Trying to keep this project low budget…
Can you even drill into those slats, or will they snap? Better yet, I’d love to be able to install bamboo screening over a colorbond fence without needing to drill at all! I’m wondering is there could be a way to use light weight screening and attach it somehow with cable ties??
Hello @lmad5188
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing your query about bamboo fencing.
To answer your immediate question about drilling into the bamboo the answer is yes you don't need to drill into it. You can run the zip ties between the slats to fix it to the fence. However, to mount it to your Colorbond fence, you will have to drill some mounting holes.
Attaching the EDEN 1.8 x 3m Bamboo Slat Screen Fencing directly to the Colorbond fence with zip ties is the most cost-effective solution I can see at the moment. I suggest a fixing point every half meter at the top and bottom of the Colorbond fence to prevent the bamboo screen from tilting in high wind.
Here is a handy link to give you ideas and inspiration: Top 10 most popular fence projects
Let me tag experienced members @diy_hausdesigns and @tom_builds for further recommendations.
If you need more information or advice about your project please let us know.
Eric
Welcome @lmad5188,
I think @EricL has the most cost effective solution sorted, all I would add is that you'll need to drill two holes at each fixing if fixing into the colorbond panel so that the cable tie can secure behind it. Otherwise you might be able to get away with a single screw in the top and bottom caps in line with the valleys (the further away) of the sheeting.
Good luck with your project, I'm sure that adding bamboo screening to that area will have an immediate positive impact on the look of it!
Hi @tom_builds
Thank you so much for the extra recommendations. I'm sure @lmad5188 will find your suggestion helpful.
Thanks you for the advise @EricL ! As I am renting, I’m wondering if there is a way to ‘patch’ or cover holes in a colorbond fence once I move out?
Thank you for sharing that question about patching your Colorbond fence.
You can use small nuts and bolts spray painted in the same colour as the Colorbond to make it blend in with the fence. You could use sticky dots of the same colour as the fence. Other forms of repair will require you to use putty and sanding. However, that form of repair will make it more noticeable.
If you need more information, please let us know.
Thank you - Just used your instructions and links to do exactly the same thing!
@MitchellMcany tips for attaching the capping? (https://www.bunnings.com.au/lattice-makers-900-x-80mm-black-bamboo-screen-capping_p3041183)
Hello @HelgaDaisy
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you for joining us and sharing your bamboo fence project.
My colleague @MitchellMc is currently on a much-deserved parental leave. It's great that the instructions and guides helped you to put up your own fence. To put the capping on I recommend drilling into the corner of the bamboo cap and the top of the fence. Once you have the fence cap in the position you want it in you can use Whites 1.25mm x 30m Galvanised Tie Wire.
I suggest threading the wire through the cap and into the hole you made on the fence. Once threaded you simply twist the wire to hold the cap in place. I recommend not to over twist the wire so that you can hide it under the bamboo cap.
If you need more advice or information, please let us know.
Thanks @EricL I’ll give it a go 👍🏼
The stain that was used on the bamboo fence is called "Rose Mahogany" Can you please tell me what brand it is and how many litres it comes in?
Is it possible if you can upload an image of the product?
Thanks heaps
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Marcia1.
Let me tag @Shannon to see if they can share more about the stain that was used. Our resident D.I.Y. expert @EricL will also be able to share suggestions.
Will you be using the stain on a similar bamboo fence panel or another material?
Stevie
Yes, I have a bamboo fence.
Hello @Marcia1
Thank you so much for posting a photo of your bamboo fence. I can see only one brand at the store that carries that colour Cabot's 1L Rose Mahogany Exterior Varnish & Stain. It is a semi-transparent stain and varnish, highly durable and weather-resistant. I suggest washing your fence with Selleys 1L Wall Surface Cleaner Super Concentrate Sugar Soap in combination with a Sabco Flow-Thru Water Brush to remove any dirt or debris.
Once the fence is dry, I suggest testing the Rose Mahogany in a hidden spot to see if the colour is to your liking. It sounds like an excellent fence refresh project. Any updates you can provide once the fence has been repainted would be much appreciated.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Thank you for this @Shannon it’s been really helpful for our project. We are just at the last panel now and it’s almost like the screws need to be longer or wider as they’re not gripping when they’ve formed a hole. Is there any suggestions for that? Thank you again
@LJ1809,
Has this issue only started happening on the last panel? What type of screws are you using? There are a couple of different types of self-tapping screws. If you've used one similar to these Zenith 10G x 75mm Gold Passivated Self Embedding Head Metal Screws Winged on this sheet steel, the wings have likely not broken off and enlarged the hole too far for the thread to grip. This winged style screw is used for thicker steel that breaks the tips off. You'll need to use something closer to Zenith 10G x 65mm Galvanised Countersunk Head Metal Screws that are still self-drilling but don't have the wings.
The screws could also be too short if the thread isn't reaching the steel. You'll need to make sure the screw is longer than the screening is thick by at least a couple of centimetres.
If you can let us know what screws you're using, that would be helpful.
All these bamboo projects look great! 👍
Rough cost per metre?
If you're using the Lattice Makers 1800 x 900mm Black Bamboo Half Raft Screen Panel and screwing it directly into the top and bottom rail, then slightly over $65/metre, including fixings @Noyade.
Thinking of installing some at your place? I've got a bit of screening to do soon, and I'm unsure what I'll go with, but this could be an option.
I am using these hex head screws:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-12g-x-65mm-galvanised-hex-head-metal-screws-50-pack_p2420704
I chose these because I’m not actually drilling into the sheet metal itself but the frame as we have the rear side of the fence so the bamboo covers the frame.
is this a good choice of screw for drilling into the frame of the fence or do I need one of the other ones you have suggested?
Hello @LJ1809
The Zenith 12G x 65mm Galvanised Hex Head Metal Screws - 50 Pack should be fine. However, I always encourage measuring the screw against the Bamboo cover so that you will know how much of the screw will actually penetrate the fence frame. If it looks safe and there is enough of the screw to hold the Bamboo cover in, then you can proceed.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing your Bamboo cover on your fence.
So this was what we started with, and this is where we are at. I’m building the deck using the 3.34 x 3.34 modular decking kits Bunnings sells. We are trying to create a peaceful corner in the garden to be able to sit and relax and watch our son play.
as you can see, the third far right bamboo screen is not yet attached. I am not sure why the other two attached easily and this one is being so painful. I will get longer screws tomorrow and see if that’s the problem otherwise I may need to attach a wooden frame to the fence instead to drill into rather than the metal.
Nice change to your yard corner above. 👍
"then slightly over $65/metre"
Hi Mitchell, Thank you for that. Thinking about it. 🤔
@Noyade The 2metre bamboo screens was priced at $79 each but we were originally after the 1.8metre which was on a high rack and they don’t like to bring the forklifts in on the weekends so the helpful staff member marked the 2 metre ones for us at the 1.8 metre price of $59 each. It worked out so much better because it lines up perfectly with the matrix screen panels we had screwed to the fence earlier without needing to use a tape measure or level or anything to make sure they were sitting right. Roughly the fence project all together with the bamboo and the matrix screens has cost us $900.
Cheers for that! 🙂
This is great, I have just bought some panels, to begin with. Fingers cross. Planning to get timber bracing for top & bottom followed by putting Bamboo screen straight to timber rails.
Wondering am I allowed to drill holes on colourbond fence?
What are the best screws to install timber rail to colourbond fence?
What are the best screws to install Bamboo screen to Timber rail?
Please advise
Thank you
-Mohsin
Hello @mohsinbhatti55
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about the Bamboo panel.
To answer your query, yes, you can drill holes on the post and top and bottom rail of the Colorbond fence. The length of your Buildex Climacoat Countersunk Ribbed Head Metal Tek Screws will depend on the thickness of your timber bracing. Remember not to get an overly long one, otherwise, it will bottom out and could possibly penetrate the other side. You can use the same screws to attach the Bamboo panel to the timber bracing. My advice is to pre-drill the bamboo fence panel to prevent splitting the bamboo.
Hi Team
much appreciated for your support.
look at my the end result.
