Change your wrought iron fence into a privacy fence.
A wrought iron fence frames an unobstructed, attractive view. When your view changes or you plan to use the part of the yard with the wrought iron fence for another purpose, some privacy may be in order. Blocking the fence with plants takes time as the plants have to grow up and bush out. Create a privacy barrier for your wrought iron fence with shade fabric. It won't take more than a weekend. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure how tall the fence is and how long it is. Obtain enough shade cloth to hide the fence. For example, if the fence is 6 feet tall and 20 feet long you'll need to purchase 20 feet of shade cloth 6 feet wide, or 10 feet of shade cloth that's 12 feet wide. Shade cloth comes in several different colors including black, dark green white and beige. Obtain cloth that matches the color of your fencing. Shade cloth also comes with the bottom and top taped for extra strength and with grommets for easier attachment.
2. Start at one end of the fence. Attach the shade cloth on the outside or inside of the fencing. Hold the shade cloth against the top of the fence. The grommet should be at the juncture of the top bar of the fence and the upright rod. Slide a plastic zip tie fastener into the grommet and around the top bar and upright rod. Tighten the fastener by pulling on the pointed end until it locks into place. The instructions on the package of fasteners show you exactly lock the fastener.
3. Pull the shade cloth down the fence until you reach the bottom. It should be taut. The bottom grommet is at the juncture of the bottom bar of the fence of the same upright rod where you fastened it at the top.
4. Go on to the next grommet and fasten it against the fence. Grommets are usually 24 inches apart. Pull the shade cloth taut lengthwise as you go. If the grommets are spaced too far apart to keep the shade cloth taut, use extra fasteners by poking them through the shade cloth.
5. Clip off the extra plastic of the fasteners with scissors or a utility knife.
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