How to Cover a Transformer

Plant a hedgerow in front of the transformer. This will keep it from being seen by passing cars and pedestrians while adding some lush greenery to your lawn. However, ensure that the hedgerow does not grow close to the transformer or connect with the surrounding houses or fences, as the transformer must still be easily accessed when electricians need to make adjustments or repairs. Therefore, arranging the shrubs in a semicircular shape will allow the transformer to remain unseen while permitting quick access.

Erect a three-sided wooden fence around the transformer. Ensure that the fence allows 3-foot access on the three covered sides of the transformer so repairs can be made without necessitating the removal of the fence. To help the cover blend into your landscaping effectively, select wood that coordinates with the trim on your home or the existing wood fence in your yard, if applicable.

Build a large shed around the transformer. Ensure that the doors open wide enough for the entire front of the transformer to be accessed, and build the walls with a 3-foot buffer zone around the entire perimeter of the transformer. This is the most effective way of covering a transformer and hiding it from view. However, it is also the most expensive. To allow it to blend into your overall outdoor look, design it as a smaller version of your own house, and include the same colors and materials in its construction. This prevents it from looking like a hastily added tool shed and, instead, a coordinated part of the grounds.