Mark Rayner shows how to construct a useful garden screen.
You will need: Piece of zincalume or colorsteel measuring approximately 820mm x 1250mm, two 100mm x 75mm x 1800mm treated fence posts,
Four lengths of 100mm x 50mm treated timber:
1 at 720mm and
3 at 870mm
Drill and drill bits, spade, spirit level, tape measure, hammer, 100mm galvanised jolt head nails, 40mm galvanised flathead nails and mineral turpentine. Resene Galvo One galvanised steel primer, Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer undercoat, Resene Lumbersider tinted to the following colours: Resene Prussian Blue and Resene Norwester.
Top tip: You can use this technique to create larger garden screens, but in areas with high wind it is advisable to sink the posts into concrete for extra stability.
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