How to Install a Corrugated Metal Privacy Fence

In many neighborhoods, houses are built very close together or close to the street -- which can make privacy a concern when a resident is trying to enjoy summertime outdoor activities such as swimming, sunbathing, entertaining or simply relaxing. In such instances, it may be necessary to construct privacy screens for parts of a yard to keep prying eyes away from your family's activities. Corrugated metal is an inexpensive material that you can use as a simple and stylish privacy screen for whatever area of your property requires some seclusion. Corrugated metal will last for years with a minimum of maintenance.

4-by-4-inch lumber for posts
Post hole digger
Fast-setting premixed concrete
Gravel
2-by-4-inch lumber for frames
Router
Corrugated 4-by-8-foot galvanized steel panels
Metal saw
Screws, galvanized
Power screwdriver
Wood stain
Polyurethane clear coat
Galvanizing paint
Brushes
Cloths for cleanup

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the area to determine how many 4-by-8-foot corrugated panels you'll need to cover the area.
- 2
  Determine post placement to hold the corrugated panels. The posts will be positioned 4 feet apart to hold the panels.
- 3
  Dig the post holes to a depth recommended by local fence companies. This depth generally depends on the area in which you live -- colder areas require deeper holes -- and will determine how long the posts need to be cut.
- 4
  Fill in the hole with 6 inches of gravel.
- 5
  Set the posts into the concrete and brace them with lumber and rope.
- 6
  Fill the hole with the premixed, fast-setting concrete. Allow the concrete to cure for at least four hours.
- 7
  Cut the 2-by-4-inch lumber for the frame of the panels. Cut 2 pieces to fit along the sides of the panels and 2 pieces to fit along the top and bottom edges of the panels. Use the router to cut a groove in each of the 2-by-4-inch pieces to hold the corrugated panels. The size of the groove will be determined by the gauge of the corrugated material.
- 8
  Stain the wooden frames to a desired color. Allow the stain to dry thoroughly.
- 9
  Apply a polyurethane clear coat to protect the wood surface and allow the wood to dry.
- 10
  Paint the panels with galvanized paint to protect the surface. Allow the paint to dry completely before handling the panels.
- 11
  Attach the frame to the panels using galvanized screws.

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