Well that’s just fuggly and lattice is so 1970s 😅.. also never paint exterior brick as it needs to breathe so you use brick stain. Yo really missed an opportunity to make that brick wall look rich and classy with the multitudes of stain colors available 👎🏼 honestly you took something upscale and made it look cheap and trashy..
I considered it but it wasn’t any harder doing it standing up. My neighbors gave me access to their backyard too. If you’re rolling it or brushing it on then that might be a better solution.
I really love your channel. Reminds me of all the stuff we learnt and didn’t learn in school. London has such a rich history and I find your delivery style makes it fun. 😊
Sadly the lattice panels appear to be out of stock right now but we followed your method with a simpler lattice panel and it worked great! Thanks for the very clear tutorial and the tap con screw recommendation.
Thanks for chapters summary, so it’s easy to watch video again. I like you have all details and link below your video. Great job. I will follow your youtube from now on.
I love how well and detailed the video description is! Thank you for the extra effort in listing the “chapters” and products. My wife and I are more encouraged to tackle this project with all the info you’ve provided. Subscribed.
This is exactly what I need! I wish I could hire you to do mine! I'm fixing up my backyard by myself & with a bad back & a bad knee so I'm not sure out of hiring some1 how I'm gonna do it. But thank you for sharing, this looks really beautiful! I have neighbors looking into my backyard at least 9x a day, it Sucks!
Thanks for posting! I was looking for a solution like this. The previous owners of our property did a poor job installing the lattice paneles and never actually finished the job. They mounted the panels on top of the wall with L brackets. Needless to say, the panels are flopping over. They tried reinforcing them with 2x4 drilled into the wall. Your solution is perfect for our needs.
Looks nice, it's definitely an upgrade in privacy vs nothing but it's not really all that private. Reguardless it looks great and looks really simple to do.
thanks for this video. Problem for my application is you can see right through them, for my application the new house neighbor is built much higher than my older house, need them to be more privacy so I will modify these.
I liked it so much you do it alone great.Walls with the Matt black colour paint is so nice to see. Painting done only at one side of that lattice ,do the neighbours paint the other side. Use lots of stainless steel thorns on top of that lattice so much protection from thieves, neighbours dog etc .One suggestion why don't you paint that post with the same Matt black colour so the post remains hidden visually so good. Lots of🧡🧡🧡🧡 from Kerala, India
Looks good, I am wondering if this would be legal on 6 foot fence limits as I have in Florida. I need to find a way to extend the fence without getting called by an inspector or an unhappy neighbour
@@workshop_edits off course but que question is: Is an extension like this legal or not? if you consider it part of the fence yes if it is an "open extension for plants to grow" it may not..
I know it’s been a long time since you posted this project but I just came across it. What size screw did you use to mount the posts to the cinder block wall?
After scouring the interwebs, i finally found exactly the design I had in mind for my cinderblock wall. A couple questions I have: 1) What was the process you went through to paint your cinderblock wall? Pressure wash, then primer, then paint? I'm in SW AZ, so it's very dry and dusty here. Just want to make sure the paint lasts if I decide to go this route. 2) How has the structural integrity of the wall held up over the past few years with securing the 4x4s directly to it? Again, in SW AZ, we can get pop-up wind storms reaching 30+ mph, and I'm a little concerned with putting a sail on top of a cinderblock wall that could potentially cause it to topple over. Thanks again for the video!
Thanks - answers below 1 - pressure wash, then I used an HVLP sprayer to paint - it was an exterior masonry paint from Lowes - the details / color are in the description for what kind; I did two coats - it took about 7.5 total gallons. 2 - It's held up great - those anchors to the brick are incredibly solid - i have 2-3 for each post and i don't see them ever coming out; I'm in SoCal, so we get regular gusts in the 30-40 mph and over 4 years there have been zero issues; all I've done on my own time is take a few down that get direct heavy sun and done a little sanding/refinishing. They are more pass through than they are solid so they aren't as much of a sail as you think. Good luck with the build
Quick heads up for people in case you use the links. I didn't pay close enough attention and learned the hard way that the sealer link goes to a clear sealer, not the autumn brown that is mentioned.
The lattices are relatively light. Do you really need long 4x4s to support them? The 4x4 posts are on not on wall section centers so it doesn't look as pleasing as if were centered. You can bolt short 2' 4x4 to the top of the block wall caps with Titen concrete bolts.
You can do whatever your little heart desires - aesthetically we wanted 4x4s for us - they look much better than 2x4s in my opinion and at the time weren't much more expensive, and we definitely did not want the bolt on top look. Our dark blue/grey wall ties together nicely with the contrast of the wood. The structure is up to the needs of the builder; when you look at it holistically - you don't notice the wall sections, and they aren't evenly spaced anyways given they are retrofits for earthquakes done long after the original block wall was built.
Damn what was the budget for that block fence, I wish I had that kind of budget. I want something like this but on a wooden fence... How do you keep the carpenter bees from the 4x4? That's my biggest issue in my yard.
I'm in SoCal - those block walls were actually built way back in the 1960s-1970s when the houses were built and the lots were divided so we didn't have to pay or install it. It used to be a gross and dirty grey pink so I spent a day power washing and then painting with an HVLP sprayer. Not sure what you mean by carpenter bees and the 4x4s but if you elaborate I can try to answer!
2x4 lattice? I think you mean 2x8. I did the same thing years back. I opted to use a 2x4 instead instead of 4x4 support post. I also cut each support post 3ft long and angled the visible cut. Solar light on the angle cut. This way You don’t have a post breaking up the wall color and chunkifying the wall. One more thing I did is stapled a construction screen backing to the back for extra privacy. Spray paint the staples. Thank you for sharing
From California here 👋🏼. I have a 1 story house and both my backyard neighbors have two story houses. Just wondering any legal ideas to give me more privacy. Cali is known for having ridiculous laws ; one being heights of fences.
Unfortunately I think your best bet is trees and mature hedges - the two story houses in proximity to one story houses paired with low fence laws just makes it super inconvenient for someone in your situation.
Hey, I know this is an old video but how did you do the corners? Maybe I'm understanding this wrong but wouldn't putting the lattice on the front like you have it block access from the other direction? Or do you alternate and put the lattice on the front on one side then on the back of the 4x4 on the next wall?
Someone else asked a similar question from a while back so I'm just pasting my previous answer: Our house has a back corner hidden by a large fruit tree. That corner also meets up with 4 other backyards, one of which has a large privacy fence of their own, and the other two are backyards where people will never just go stand there and look into our yard (our neighbors don't do that anyways but you get the point). My plan was to build a custom lattice with the materials on hand at Home Depot and connect the two with a 45° angle, but once I finished things and stepped back, it became redundant to do it for all the reasons above. That was the plan at least and it would have been relatively straight forward, just wasn't necessary. If you DM me on IG I can send photos of the set up for more context.
@@workshop_edits Hahaha, yeah. The link is there but it says unavailable. It's not available for pick up or shipping, no matter the location, and it's not out of stock, just unavailable. So I like I said, where do I buy them??? Lol.
Yea, I considered trying to borrow one from a friend or renting. Renting for two days would be $110 in my area and I knew with the masonry bit and a good drill I’d be fine. Saved me money at the expense of maybe 10-15 extra minutes of drilling total (and quite a bit of energy to push the drill!).
@@strykervalkyrion Yea - you're right though - I should have been smart and asked to borrow - it wasn't until I was already starting that I realized the bit they provide is kind of garbage so I chose not to pause.
Well how about local Code that clearly states fence including Lattice can not exceed 6'. I would verify with your City and County Statutes before this extension of Fence Hieght.
Looks really nice. Im not sure how those fence segments are build. if there is a long grove at the bottom you may get standing water in there. On the other hand your climate might be dry enough that it doesn't matter. Just thinking aloud. I always look foreward to your vids
Oh that’s a great tip. We are in Southern California so pretty dry for the most part. My folks live about 15 min away and have had the same redwood lattice for 19 years with zero maintenance and they’ve held up really well so that is why we ultimately pulled the trigger on this style. Thank you very much for watching!
I did not - one side never sees direct sunlight, the other only sees morning sun for about an hour; its redwood so its resistant without a finish; I would have done it if it was bound to see more direct sun like the sides facing my yard do
Wow!! I like the color you added to the brick wall, it really stand out. What type of paint (gloss or matte finish)did you get for the brick wall? I may as well hire you to do my wall 😆👍
You can buy the same lattice without a border as well as the border pieces; you can then cut to the exact length you need for both the border and lattice pieces and essentially build your own 4 ft. section. Alternatively, you can buy the pre built one like I used, remove the border, cut it down, and then reinstall the border that has been cut to fit.
Not a dumb question at all. Actually the best question someone has asked on this video if I'm being totally honest. My walls were not divisible by 8 - I started in the two corners that made the most sense and worked towards the least "trafficked" corner. For me, that was one corner by my gate (beginning of vid) and the other corner (by the old fence I tore down as it was a corner with other extensions all meeting) and I have one extra foot on one side and two extra feet on the other - both which are open space but you will never walk by them. Instead of trying to modify lattice to fit that corner, I just left it open, as its a corner of my yard and my other neighbors that no one ever goes to or walks by. Its small, but open, but is not an issue for me. The alt option is to take one piece, cut it down, and connect the two corners diagonally. Good luck.
I talk a bit about it in the video but I’m in SoCal. Mostly sunny and dry. Held up perfectly the last year, and I’ll stand by using redwood and pressure treated wood with a protective outdoor finish is the way to go
What type of wood screws and size did you use on the lattice.. it’s not in the description, just says 60 wood screws? (for minute 5:15-5:30) Please and thank you !
They’re just star drive multi purpose wood screws from Home Depot. If you can find ones rated for outdoor even better but it’s not necessary. Good luck.
Great video! Only question I have is, if you started from the outside of both sides, how did the last lattice fit perfect? Shouldn’t you start from the inside and go out?
Our house has a back corner hidden by a large fruit tree. That corner also meets up with 4 other backyards, one of which has a large privacy fence of their own, and the other two are backyards where people will never just go stand there and look into our yard (our neighbors don't do that anyways but you get the point). My plan was to build a custom lattice with the materials on hand at Home Depot and connect the two with a 45° angle, but once I finished things and stepped back, it became redundant to do it for all the reasons above. That was the plan at least and it would have been relatively straight forward, just wasn't necessary. If you DM me on IG I can send photos of the set up for more context.
It would depend on your city fence height regulations. Some privacy fencing can be 8ft as long as it is see through and can be solid up to 7ft in my city :)
I spoke to all of mine before I did any work, mainly because I needed access from one neighbors yard and the other one required me to tear down that old shared barrier. Out of respect I would say yes you should, but if it’s on your side of the wall and it’s up to code then technically no, you don’t. But that wouldn’t be my reco.
Hi, looks great. Would love to do something like this but my wall has a concrete cap along it, so could i just add an extra piece of wood behind the posts as a spacer or would that make it unsound against strong winter winds.
Is your paint color for the block wall called "Starless Night" ? I'm also in SoCal and had that awful pink orange and found that dark blue color really made all the greens in the yard pop. Oddly enough I also added a redwood topper. Was looking to add lattice topper on different wall (also painted "Starless Night" blue) and came across your video. Couldn't believe someone else had the same exact Blue/Redwood Combo. Looks great dude.
to be honest, I cannot remember what it was called. I think what happened was we picked a swatch at Home Depot, but ended up color matching it at Lowes (not the smartest move). The dark blue with the brown/redwoods is a really great combination and the two mixed with green grass and good natural light is a really pretty combination. My only piece of advice is to error on more grey than blue - any amount of blue can quickly become too much blue. We originally were going for more grey but the result was more blue than we thought (we grew to love it but it was a different aesthetic than we very first planned).
Thanks for this thread! I was perusing the comments for info on the paint color as I agree, it’s beautiful! Going to be looking up “Starless Night” as the best lead on this color for my concrete jungle…errr, backyard 🤪
Its an exterior masonry paint and I bought it at Lowes (used about 8 total gallons for my block wall which I think was 160 feet at roughly 5-6 feet tall.
fence laws are totally specific to your state, county, city, HOA, etc. - wouldn't be able to tell you for your particular project. At a minimum, there are usually height restrictions, and as a common courtesy you'd tell your neighbor; but you'll have to do your own homework on that one
Few reasons - Our block wall isn’t super even on top or all that structurally good for mounting things on top. Aesthetically we liked this look better too as it contrasted the blue nicely. Been a year of having it and still really happy with the choice.
For structure, you'd just want to make sure the 2x4s are anchored properly to your wall - whatever that is on your end will be specific to your area. For the lattice, 1x5" width isn't much space to anchor two of them to on each post, so I'd be cautious of that. And aesthetically, I don't personally think it would look nearly as good, and they don't make any caps for 2x4s, but I understand it might be about availability of materials in your area. Hope that helps.
I cleared putting up a fence with each of them. It’s on my side of the wall. If they want to put up their own fence on their side they can do so as well.
Thanks for this video. I am very interested in doing this. Do you know how I can go about finding a professional to do this in my backyard? Wondering if I should start asking around, or ask at Home Depot.
Bought a house with a printed fence..could I take off the paint with pressure washer or I can damage the fence?? I would like to take off the paint if possible and just stain it...I love on a corner lot so my fence is long
Im not sure what a printed fence is but I’m guessing pressure washing wouldn’t remove it. Guessing it would need a professional sand blasting and even then I don’t know that process enough to confirm it would work.
@@workshop_edits sorry for the misspelling. I ment that the fence is painted already so I was wondering if I can take tje paint off with a pressure washer?
@@workshop_edits Yea Iam trying to restore it to natural color so I can stain it just like you did with your fence.. If you don't mind asking where did you get the 3d program. Iam trying to look for one so I can see what I wanna do in my back yard., also what is the brand and model of your sprayer and you you like it? Thank you
@@futbol1972 Its SketchUp 3D - you can use it for free online or get an older version for free too on their site. Tools and product information is in the description. I would not recommend the Wagner Sprayer I used.
To each their own. These were rated to never rot, so we went with the best aesthetic. Everything has a shelf life, and we will be long gone from this property before any small issues arise.
I absolutely LOVE what you did! I had bamboo up on my concrete wall which also served to give me that extra foot of privacy...it was done because it was cheap and cheerful but is not falling apart so I needed something more long term. I've already started pricing out this project and I've just 1 question, how did you handle the joint of the lattice in the corner? Is it possible to get a photo? Thanks so much for the inspiration :-)
@@mandyw479 We actually ended up not connecting them - the gap we have based on the dimensions of the wall is about 2 feet, and its a corner where our backyard and four others meet, some that already have fencing, and the other two are in unique places where neighbors (who are cool as is) wouldn't really ever go to do things on their own. It's also blocked by a large grapefruit tree in our yard. That being said, my plan before we realized how private it was without it was to just buy a lattice without the board and redwood lattice borders and make a custom smaller panel that could bridge the gap - it would be at like a 45 degree angle between the two; it's not a solution for everyone but it's how I planned ours given everyone's backyards are unique. Hope that helps.
Very nice project and a beautiful finished look. One question: Have you considered painting the part of the posts that abut the wall, the same color as the wall?
Thanks! I have considered it but in person they are soooo close to matching the Thompson’s sealer color we used that we probably won’t. Plus the wood pressure treated wood doesn’t need a finish so it felt like excessive work.
@@workshop_edits I think Tom is asking if you considered painting the posts below the lattice the same gray-blue color as the block wall to blend in with the block wall. Was there a reason you opted for 4x4 posts instead of 2x4 posts that may not have had to go all the way to the ground? I'm considering doing something similar but with horizontal cedar planks instead of lattice. Appreciate your video.
@@metal441 Hi - yes - I'll modify and repaste what I wrote above which is the 4x4 posts are so close to matching the Thompson’s sealer color, the wood pressure treated wood doesn’t need a finish, and we wanted the color of the posts and lattice to compliment the blue wall, not blend in - so just our aesthetic choice. 4x4s felt more secure and aesthetically good than 2x4s and they don't make end caps that fit 2x4s to pull it together.
You could do them all at once if you wanted. And I considered it. But, I just preferred to do it this way so I knew my spacing was exact but a tape measure and patience would get you there too, especially if you were under a time crunch with a tool rental (like a hammer drill).
Just added the Valspar code to the description (finally) - it was not a named color - we color matched it from a specific color at Lowes so the exact code will yield you the same result!
I don't. It's likely a 2 day job depending on how large of a fence - so whatever a skilled labor day rate is - maybe $800-$1000 depending on the nuances and customizations of the project.
I got an estimate of $1020 for 12 lattice top panels! After watching this video, I think my husband and I will tackle this project but I have a 6 foot wood fence with a flat top. I was going to mount Lowe's panels which are are only 16 1/2" H instead of the 4ft in this video BUT I like this idea of mounting on post and have decorative caps. I think the caps would stand out more if posts are left taller. Thanks for the inspiration :)
FYI - these are 2 foot tall lattice panels, not 4 feet tall, and they have a lower privacy rating than the 16.5" ones from Lowes (which have no see through). I definitely recommend the caps for a number of reasons related to aesthetics and long term preservation of materials. You can even get something more pronounced at Lowes, but it does raise the cost from ~$3/cap to $10/cap. Good luck with your project!
I still don’t quite understand your set up, but why don’t you just pressure wash to clean the wall and then paint over it? The lattice can then be painted to match it? Hope that helps.
@@workshop_edits I am sorry for not explaining myself. My fence is already painted and I wanna add lattice to it for privacy..however, I wanted to know if I can pressure wash the fence to knock down the old paint? I would like to stain fence and lattice so they can match, or do they have to match?
Not where I live, but that is because this is considered an extension of the block wall which is up to code in terms of max height (Everyone in my area has a 6 foot block wall with a 2 foot extension). You'll have to consult your local code where you live.
Hat's off and good job there! Exactly what I'm going to do next spring. I'm hoping to use 2x4 posts instead of 4x4 to cut down the cost. Any reason you used 4x4's other than to put them thar purty hats on them? LOL Thanks!
Thanks - honestly I though that 4x4s would hold up a lot longer over time and be more structurally sound. In hindsight it wasn’t necessary but for a little extra I think it overall looks better. Good luck!
@@workshop_edits I ended up making my own panels by routing a groove into the 2 x 2's then staining them. Lattice fits nicely about 1/4" into the frame. I wish I could buy them assembled but they aren't available where I live. Used 2 x 4 treated up rights lag bolted into the existing 4 x 4 wooden fence posts. Got the unit up last spring and everything is holding up great! We are very pleased not having the neighbours staring over at us from their deck and heck, like yours, looks really cool!
Well that’s just fuggly and lattice is so 1970s 😅.. also never paint exterior brick as it needs to breathe so you use brick stain. Yo really missed an opportunity to make that brick wall look rich and classy with the multitudes of stain colors available 👎🏼 honestly you took something upscale and made it look cheap and trashy..
Thanks so much for the compliments!
Calm down. Stop hating on his project.
This is exactly the kind of ideas I had for my back yard I just wasn’t sure how we were going to do it. Thank you so much!
The 28 thumbs down are from disgruntled neighbors that can't snoop lol.
I feel like it would've been easier to finish the lattice before installing it, so you could've gotten both sides
I considered it but it wasn’t any harder doing it standing up. My neighbors gave me access to their backyard too. If you’re rolling it or brushing it on then that might be a better solution.
@@workshop_edits I was wondering if you only finished 1 side or if you did it from the neighbors side too. Good job!
@@kurdticusC Yup - just boring to show me painting for more than 10 seconds! Cheers
@@workshop_edits Except you got excess spray on the walls now. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You’re correct. Spent 10 minutes the next day with the paint sprayer again touching up the wall. Was quick and simple 👍🏽.
I really love your channel. Reminds me of all the stuff we learnt and didn’t learn in school. London has such a rich history and I find your delivery style makes it fun. 😊
Sadly the lattice panels appear to be out of stock right now but we followed your method with a simpler lattice panel and it worked great! Thanks for the very clear tutorial and the tap con screw recommendation.
It must be a location thing as they’re heavily in stock where I am (SoCal). Glad you found a good solution!
Great Video. Covered pretty much everything simple and straightforward!
Thanks for chapters summary, so it’s easy to watch video again. I like you have all details and link below your video. Great job. I will follow your youtube from now on.
Glad it was helpful!
I love how well and detailed the video description is! Thank you for the extra effort in listing the “chapters” and products. My wife and I are more encouraged to tackle this project with all the info you’ve provided. Subscribed.
Great video. Thank you. I need a gigantic table in my garage.
It’s the best
Oh yeah! That's a might nice looking fence right there. Next project for sure. Thanks!!
You bet!
Beautiful and exceptionally done ✅ I love it. I’m trying to think of a fence, and you just solved what I need to do. Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
This is exactly what I need! I wish I could hire you to do mine! I'm fixing up my backyard by myself & with a bad back & a bad knee so I'm not sure out of hiring some1 how I'm gonna do it. But thank you for sharing, this looks really beautiful! I have neighbors looking into my backyard at least 9x a day, it Sucks!
Thanks for posting! I was looking for a solution like this. The previous owners of our property did a poor job installing the lattice paneles and never actually finished the job. They mounted the panels on top of the wall with L brackets. Needless to say, the panels are flopping over. They tried reinforcing them with 2x4 drilled into the wall. Your solution is perfect for our needs.
Glad I could help! Ours is going strong still!
Enjoyed the video. Very easy to understand. I'm doing one, but need more privacy, so going to make my lattice tighter. Thanks for the inspiration!
Lowe’s is the only other place I found that sells a tighter one. Good luck
@@workshop_edits I found the smaller lattice at Lowes but it's not framed!!! Waaaaaaa! 😭😭😭
Weird. I was just there yesterday in my area and they have the 16” lattice framed. Extra privacy too.
@@workshop_edits I cant find it 😞
Yup this is going to be a big project for me I'll need to start saving for the materials
Backyards are great to tackle in chunks. Make your plan. Save up. Tackle one thing. Rinse and repeat. Good luck!
Finally i have landed to the one i was looking for. Great work and thank you so much. Very helpful.
You're welcome!
Looks great, you done an excellent job.
This is perfect! this is what I needed for my backyard. Thanks for the detailed tutorial. You got a new subscriber man :)
Love the blue grey block wal 👍
Thanks! I honestly didn’t at first but it grew on me quickly
@@workshop_edits I just sprayed my wall, but did not take the time to power wash it before hand....will I regret that?
Probably
Looks nice, it's definitely an upgrade in privacy vs nothing but it's not really all that private. Reguardless it looks great and looks really simple to do.
Having had it now for about two years - its just the right amount of privacy we wanted; anything more feels like a cage. Cheers
Really excellent job, wish we could get that quality finished trellis at our stores ( South Africa) thank you
Beautiful job....congratulations 👌
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks 👍 very good video
I got some great ideas, thanks.
You’re welcome 😊
Your yard is looking great. Great job!
Thanks and thanks for watching!
Fun project! You have some of the best thumbnails in the game! Sub'd from this vid.
thanks man!
Loved it !!! Ty for posting exactly the inspo I needed
my pleasure!
Great work on the privacy fence Zach! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP
Thanks for watching!
Your very welcome Zach! Have a great week!😎
Nice job 👏🏾
thanks for this video. Problem for my application is you can see right through them, for my application the new house neighbor is built much higher than my older house, need them to be more privacy so I will modify these.
Glad it helped
Very creative!
Thank you! 😊
Awesome informative video
Thanks!
I liked it so much you do it alone great.Walls with the Matt black colour paint is so nice to see. Painting done only at one side of that lattice ,do the neighbours paint the other side. Use lots of stainless steel thorns on top of that lattice so much protection from thieves, neighbours dog etc .One suggestion why don't you paint that post with the same Matt black colour so the post remains hidden visually so good. Lots of🧡🧡🧡🧡 from Kerala, India
We like the aesthetic of the dark brown against the dark blue, so we left as is. No need for any metal spikes!
Looks good, I am wondering if this would be legal on 6 foot fence limits as I have in Florida. I need to find a way to extend the fence without getting called by an inspector or an unhappy neighbour
Just do your homework and look up local codes - if you follow them no one can tell you otherwise
@@workshop_edits off course but que question is: Is an extension like this legal or not? if you consider it part of the fence yes if it is an "open extension for plants to grow" it may not..
I know it’s been a long time since you posted this project but I just came across it. What size screw did you use to mount the posts to the cinder block wall?
They’re 3.75” tapcons.
I would recommend doing 4”+ if I were to do it again to just make it a little easier, as well as using a hammer drill
Thank you for sharing. Do you have ideas about paint for backyard block wall fence just like yours, please
I’m not sure what you’re asking exactly but the color code and paint type are in the description. Cheers
After scouring the interwebs, i finally found exactly the design I had in mind for my cinderblock wall. A couple questions I have:
1) What was the process you went through to paint your cinderblock wall? Pressure wash, then primer, then paint? I'm in SW AZ, so it's very dry and dusty here. Just want to make sure the paint lasts if I decide to go this route.
2) How has the structural integrity of the wall held up over the past few years with securing the 4x4s directly to it? Again, in SW AZ, we can get pop-up wind storms reaching 30+ mph, and I'm a little concerned with putting a sail on top of a cinderblock wall that could potentially cause it to topple over.
Thanks again for the video!
Thanks - answers below
1 - pressure wash, then I used an HVLP sprayer to paint - it was an exterior masonry paint from Lowes - the details / color are in the description for what kind; I did two coats - it took about 7.5 total gallons.
2 - It's held up great - those anchors to the brick are incredibly solid - i have 2-3 for each post and i don't see them ever coming out; I'm in SoCal, so we get regular gusts in the 30-40 mph and over 4 years there have been zero issues; all I've done on my own time is take a few down that get direct heavy sun and done a little sanding/refinishing. They are more pass through than they are solid so they aren't as much of a sail as you think.
Good luck with the build
@workshop_edits, thanks for the extra info and for taking the time to respond!
Fence above wall, roof/awning/canopy above the fence.
what
Great job, those lattice are now $90 ea. at Lowe's.
I bought mine from Home Depot - they are $56 right now. I think I paid $43 2.5 years ago so not a bad jump
Quick heads up for people in case you use the links. I didn't pay close enough attention and learned the hard way that the sealer link goes to a clear sealer, not the autumn brown that is mentioned.
thanks for the tip
Can't find autumn brown 😢
The lattices are relatively light. Do you really need long 4x4s to support them? The 4x4 posts are on not on wall section centers so it doesn't look as pleasing as if were centered. You can bolt short 2' 4x4 to the top of the block wall caps with Titen concrete bolts.
You can do whatever your little heart desires - aesthetically we wanted 4x4s for us - they look much better than 2x4s in my opinion and at the time weren't much more expensive, and we definitely did not want the bolt on top look. Our dark blue/grey wall ties together nicely with the contrast of the wood.
The structure is up to the needs of the builder; when you look at it holistically - you don't notice the wall sections, and they aren't evenly spaced anyways given they are retrofits for earthquakes done long after the original block wall was built.
Damn what was the budget for that block fence, I wish I had that kind of budget. I want something like this but on a wooden fence... How do you keep the carpenter bees from the 4x4? That's my biggest issue in my yard.
I'm in SoCal - those block walls were actually built way back in the 1960s-1970s when the houses were built and the lots were divided so we didn't have to pay or install it. It used to be a gross and dirty grey pink so I spent a day power washing and then painting with an HVLP sprayer.
Not sure what you mean by carpenter bees and the 4x4s but if you elaborate I can try to answer!
2x4 lattice? I think you mean 2x8. I did the same thing years back. I opted to use a 2x4 instead instead of 4x4 support post. I also cut each support post 3ft long and angled the visible cut. Solar light on the angle cut. This way You don’t have a post breaking up the wall color and chunkifying the wall. One more thing I did is stapled a construction screen backing to the back for extra privacy. Spray paint the staples. Thank you for sharing
interesting! good extra tips. yea 2 x 8 lattice. I can't talk...
From California here 👋🏼. I have a 1 story house and both my backyard neighbors have two story houses. Just wondering any legal ideas to give me more privacy. Cali is known for having ridiculous laws ; one being heights of fences.
Unfortunately I think your best bet is trees and mature hedges - the two story houses in proximity to one story houses paired with low fence laws just makes it super inconvenient for someone in your situation.
In the UK most fences around a rear yard are only allowed to be 2 meters or 5.5 feet, you planning permission to build higher
good to know for the folks in the UK looking for ideas
@@workshop_edits I mean 6.5 feet high
Hey, I know this is an old video but how did you do the corners? Maybe I'm understanding this wrong but wouldn't putting the lattice on the front like you have it block access from the other direction? Or do you alternate and put the lattice on the front on one side then on the back of the 4x4 on the next wall?
Someone else asked a similar question from a while back so I'm just pasting my previous answer:
Our house has a back corner hidden by a large fruit tree. That corner also meets up with 4 other backyards, one of which has a large privacy fence of their own, and the other two are backyards where people will never just go stand there and look into our yard (our neighbors don't do that anyways but you get the point).
My plan was to build a custom lattice with the materials on hand at Home Depot and connect the two with a 45° angle, but once I finished things and stepped back, it became redundant to do it for all the reasons above. That was the plan at least and it would have been relatively straight forward, just wasn't necessary.
If you DM me on IG I can send photos of the set up for more context.
Okay but where I can find these lattice panels? I have looked and all I can find it lattice that isn't framed and needs to be cut.
my guy. it's literally the first link in the description under materials.
@@workshop_edits Hahaha, yeah. The link is there but it says unavailable. It's not available for pick up or shipping, no matter the location, and it's not out of stock, just unavailable. So I like I said, where do I buy them??? Lol.
THAT is what I call a nice privacy fende/wall. Where do you live, because where I live the lattices are of horrible conditions and VERY expensive!
los angeles
I would have just rented an sds hammer drill. Makes drilling into concrete like drilling into butter
Yea, I considered trying to borrow one from a friend or renting. Renting for two days would be $110 in my area and I knew with the masonry bit and a good drill I’d be fine. Saved me money at the expense of maybe 10-15 extra minutes of drilling total (and quite a bit of energy to push the drill!).
@@workshop_edits oof that's like half the price of a Bosch bulldog
@@strykervalkyrion Yea - you're right though - I should have been smart and asked to borrow - it wasn't until I was already starting that I realized the bit they provide is kind of garbage so I chose not to pause.
Well how about local Code that clearly states fence including Lattice can not exceed 6'. I would verify with your City and County Statutes before this extension of Fence Hieght.
Well how about you do your own research khaleesi
Looks really nice. Im not sure how those fence segments are build. if there is a long grove at the bottom you may get standing water in there. On the other hand your climate might be dry enough that it doesn't matter. Just thinking aloud. I always look foreward to your vids
Oh that’s a great tip. We are in Southern California so pretty dry for the most part. My folks live about 15 min away and have had the same redwood lattice for 19 years with zero maintenance and they’ve held up really well so that is why we ultimately pulled the trigger on this style. Thank you very much for watching!
Did you spray the back side of the panels?
I did not - one side never sees direct sunlight, the other only sees morning sun for about an hour; its redwood so its resistant without a finish; I would have done it if it was bound to see more direct sun like the sides facing my yard do
how did the lattice hold up to the wind?
Great! Never had an issue
Wow!! I like the color you added to the brick wall, it really stand out. What type of paint (gloss or matte finish)did you get for the brick wall? I may as well hire you to do my wall 😆👍
😂😂😂
@@dunbardunelm3924 it is a "block" wall
My wall is 60 ft (7.5 panels). How would you finish the last 4ft section?
You can buy the same lattice without a border as well as the border pieces; you can then cut to the exact length you need for both the border and lattice pieces and essentially build your own 4 ft. section. Alternatively, you can buy the pre built one like I used, remove the border, cut it down, and then reinstall the border that has been cut to fit.
This might be a dumb question but how do you make this work for a fence with a width that isn't evenly divisible by 8?
Not a dumb question at all. Actually the best question someone has asked on this video if I'm being totally honest.
My walls were not divisible by 8 - I started in the two corners that made the most sense and worked towards the least "trafficked" corner. For me, that was one corner by my gate (beginning of vid) and the other corner (by the old fence I tore down as it was a corner with other extensions all meeting) and I have one extra foot on one side and two extra feet on the other - both which are open space but you will never walk by them.
Instead of trying to modify lattice to fit that corner, I just left it open, as its a corner of my yard and my other neighbors that no one ever goes to or walks by. Its small, but open, but is not an issue for me. The alt option is to take one piece, cut it down, and connect the two corners diagonally. Good luck.
Not asking you to post your address, but an idea of where you are at, the weather factors and how its holding up?
I talk a bit about it in the video but I’m in SoCal. Mostly sunny and dry. Held up perfectly the last year, and I’ll stand by using redwood and pressure treated wood with a protective outdoor finish is the way to go
What type of wood screws and size did you use on the lattice.. it’s not in the description, just says 60 wood screws?
(for minute 5:15-5:30)
Please and thank you !
They’re just star drive multi purpose wood screws from Home Depot. If you can find ones rated for outdoor even better but it’s not necessary. Good luck.
@@workshop_edits thanks amigo!
Wow my husband and I are going to install thanks to your video. One question, not sure how to meet the corners. Did you use two pieces of wood?
Do you mean where the two walls met?
Great video! Only question I have is, if you started from the outside of both sides, how did the last lattice fit perfect? Shouldn’t you start from the inside and go out?
Our house has a back corner hidden by a large fruit tree. That corner also meets up with 4 other backyards, one of which has a large privacy fence of their own, and the other two are backyards where people will never just go stand there and look into our yard (our neighbors don't do that anyways but you get the point).
My plan was to build a custom lattice with the materials on hand at Home Depot and connect the two with a 45° angle, but once I finished things and stepped back, it became redundant to do it for all the reasons above. That was the plan at least and it would have been relatively straight forward, just wasn't necessary.
If you DM me on IG I can send photos of the set up for more context.
Hi, would I be able to make the top section of the lattice higher???
Hi - I’m not sure I understand the question. Can you elaborate?
It would depend on your city fence height regulations. Some privacy fencing can be 8ft as long as it is see through and can be solid up to 7ft in my city :)
Did you need to talk to the neighbors before adding it? I’ve never met my right side neighbors, and am shy of asking them permission lol
I spoke to all of mine before I did any work, mainly because I needed access from one neighbors yard and the other one required me to tear down that old shared barrier. Out of respect I would say yes you should, but if it’s on your side of the wall and it’s up to code then technically no, you don’t. But that wouldn’t be my reco.
Hi, looks great.
Would love to do something like this but my wall has a concrete cap along it, so could i just add an extra piece of wood behind the posts as a spacer or would that make it unsound against strong winter winds.
Tapcon screws are super strong. I can’t speak to your scenario but I’d assume it would be pretty much just as good
Make sure to always use eye protection
yes captain
did you only do 2 screws in each post? how has that held up?
2 or 3 depending on the height of the wall - held up great.
Is your paint color for the block wall called "Starless Night" ? I'm also in SoCal and had that awful pink orange and found that dark blue color really made all the greens in the yard pop. Oddly enough I also added a redwood topper. Was looking to add lattice topper on different wall (also painted "Starless Night" blue) and came across your video. Couldn't believe someone else had the same exact Blue/Redwood Combo. Looks great dude.
to be honest, I cannot remember what it was called. I think what happened was we picked a swatch at Home Depot, but ended up color matching it at Lowes (not the smartest move). The dark blue with the brown/redwoods is a really great combination and the two mixed with green grass and good natural light is a really pretty combination.
My only piece of advice is to error on more grey than blue - any amount of blue can quickly become too much blue. We originally were going for more grey but the result was more blue than we thought (we grew to love it but it was a different aesthetic than we very first planned).
Thanks for this thread! I was perusing the comments for info on the paint color as I agree, it’s beautiful! Going to be looking up “Starless Night” as the best lead on this color for my concrete jungle…errr, backyard 🤪
What type of screws did you use to attach the 4x4s to the wall?
I spend a full minute talking about them in the opening 3 minutes of the video.
Um.....thought u would put it in between post, but I guess whatever works for u.
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Great video! What type of paint do you use for the block fence? Oil based, acrylic, enamel, latex?
Its an exterior masonry paint and I bought it at Lowes (used about 8 total gallons for my block wall which I think was 160 feet at roughly 5-6 feet tall.
Question, must you have your neighbor’s permission/approval to do something like this?
fence laws are totally specific to your state, county, city, HOA, etc. - wouldn't be able to tell you for your particular project. At a minimum, there are usually height restrictions, and as a common courtesy you'd tell your neighbor; but you'll have to do your own homework on that one
Why didn’t you just fix it directly on top of the wall so you don’t have those long 4x4s? Serious question.
Few reasons - Our block wall isn’t super even on top or all that structurally good for mounting things on top. Aesthetically we liked this look better too as it contrasted the blue nicely. Been a year of having it and still really happy with the choice.
Great video!! Could 2x4's turned on their side work just as well? Would it compromise the build not using 4x4s?
For structure, you'd just want to make sure the 2x4s are anchored properly to your wall - whatever that is on your end will be specific to your area. For the lattice, 1x5" width isn't much space to anchor two of them to on each post, so I'd be cautious of that. And aesthetically, I don't personally think it would look nearly as good, and they don't make any caps for 2x4s, but I understand it might be about availability of materials in your area. Hope that helps.
But what did your neighbors have to say about this fence? What I'd this style or color fence does not match their yard decor?
I cleared putting up a fence with each of them. It’s on my side of the wall. If they want to put up their own fence on their side they can do so as well.
what kind of screws did you use and how long were they?
For which part?
Really nice job. What paint did you use? Really digging the color. Apologize if you’ve already answered this question.
Are you looking for the fence finish or the block wall color?
Workshop Edits - the block wall color. Thx for the reply
Send me a DM on Instagram. I am tracking it down and will send it to you!
Where did you get these??
All information is in the description
That redwood lattice isn't available on the east coast 😭😭 another reason to be jealous of you West coast guys
Do you have cedar? I’m jealous of anyone with access to it!
@@workshop_edits oh true. Hung some cedar floating shelves and we saved the cedar shavings. So aromatic
Is this extension tall enough to keep coyotes out? I don't want my doggie getting eaten. (Phoenix area where they're hiding all over).
It’s 7.5-8 feet overall. I don’t know how high coyotes can jump, so take that for what you will.
Thanks for this video. I am very interested in doing this. Do you know how I can go about finding a professional to do this in my backyard? Wondering if I should start asking around, or ask at Home Depot.
I live in Palmdale ca and I want to build a privacy wall on brick wall with metal tin any advice how to do that
Use this 13 minute video as inspiration conceptually. You’ll have to do your own further research
Bought a house with a printed fence..could I take off the paint with pressure washer or I can damage the fence?? I would like to take off the paint if possible and just stain it...I love on a corner lot so my fence is long
Im not sure what a printed fence is but I’m guessing pressure washing wouldn’t remove it. Guessing it would need a professional sand blasting and even then I don’t know that process enough to confirm it would work.
@@workshop_edits sorry for the misspelling. I ment that the fence is painted already so I was wondering if I can take tje paint off with a pressure washer?
Are you trying to restore it to its natural color?
@@workshop_edits Yea Iam trying to restore it to natural color so I can stain it just like you did with your fence.. If you don't mind asking where did you get the 3d program. Iam trying to look for one so I can see what I wanna do in my back yard., also what is the brand and model of your sprayer and you you like it? Thank you
@@futbol1972 Its SketchUp 3D - you can use it for free online or get an older version for free too on their site. Tools and product information is in the description. I would not recommend the Wagner Sprayer I used.
Treated posts don’t last forever. I would have those posts 50mm off the ground anyway
To each their own. These were rated to never rot, so we went with the best aesthetic. Everything has a shelf life, and we will be long gone from this property before any small issues arise.
I absolutely LOVE what you did! I had bamboo up on my concrete wall which also served to give me that extra foot of privacy...it was done because it was cheap and cheerful but is not falling apart so I needed something more long term. I've already started pricing out this project and I've just 1 question, how did you handle the joint of the lattice in the corner? Is it possible to get a photo? Thanks so much for the inspiration :-)
Hi there - can you be more specific in your question - do you mean where the two fences meet in the corner? Cheers
@@workshop_edits yea that’s what I mean :) thanks!
@@mandyw479 We actually ended up not connecting them - the gap we have based on the dimensions of the wall is about 2 feet, and its a corner where our backyard and four others meet, some that already have fencing, and the other two are in unique places where neighbors (who are cool as is) wouldn't really ever go to do things on their own.
It's also blocked by a large grapefruit tree in our yard.
That being said, my plan before we realized how private it was without it was to just buy a lattice without the board and redwood lattice borders and make a custom smaller panel that could bridge the gap - it would be at like a 45 degree angle between the two; it's not a solution for everyone but it's how I planned ours given everyone's backyards are unique.
Hope that helps.
Very nice project and a beautiful finished look. One question: Have you considered painting the part of the posts that abut the wall, the same color as the wall?
Thanks! I have considered it but in person they are soooo close to matching the Thompson’s sealer color we used that we probably won’t. Plus the wood pressure treated wood doesn’t need a finish so it felt like excessive work.
@@workshop_edits I think Tom is asking if you considered painting the posts below the lattice the same gray-blue color as the block wall to blend in with the block wall. Was there a reason you opted for 4x4 posts instead of 2x4 posts that may not have had to go all the way to the ground? I'm considering doing something similar but with horizontal cedar planks instead of lattice. Appreciate your video.
@@metal441 Hi - yes - I'll modify and repaste what I wrote above which is the 4x4 posts are so close to matching the Thompson’s sealer color, the wood pressure treated wood doesn’t need a finish, and we wanted the color of the posts and lattice to compliment the blue wall, not blend in - so just our aesthetic choice. 4x4s felt more secure and aesthetically good than 2x4s and they don't make end caps that fit 2x4s to pull it together.
Why is it that 90 percent of privacy fences have gaps and cracks that people can easily see through? I guess it's better than nothing.
It’s always the people who like to spy on their neighbor asking these types of questions.
@@workshop_edits I'm not sure I follow your logic. My neighbor has two security cameras pointed directly into my yard.
@@cskillet2003mhmmmm sure they do
I think if you put the panel in between the posts it would have looked way way way more professional.
Disagree but you do you
Could you use 2x4 instead of 4x4 posts?
Edit. Responded to the wrong video comment. Yes you could use 2x4s for this
You said you wanted to install the posts one at a time. Is there another way?
You could do them all at once if you wanted. And I considered it. But, I just preferred to do it this way so I knew my spacing was exact but a tape measure and patience would get you there too, especially if you were under a time crunch with a tool rental (like a hammer drill).
I also think installing one post at a time is better just in case your lattice panel ends up being a different length.
anyone got the colour code for that grey on the blocks? thanks
Send me a DM on IG. I can give it to your I just need to find it.
@@workshop_edits send you a what on what now ?
Direct message on Instagram.
Awesome work! Did you ever find the name of the paint color? Love it.
Just added the Valspar code to the description (finally) - it was not a named color - we color matched it from a specific color at Lowes so the exact code will yield you the same result!
@@workshop_edits Thanks, just subscribed. Appreciate it.
the screws you used to secure the post do they require any raw plug top work enjoyed the video.
I’m not sure what raw top plug work is
is a plastic bit goes before the secrew in to the drilling wall
Nope
Would I need HOA approval for something like this?
I cannot say as I do not work for your HOA. You should contact them before doing any work on your home.
I would have sprayed the fence before and not once it's up you could be overspraying into the neighbors yard.
Naw
Do you know the cost of labor if we were to hire someone to do it?
I don't. It's likely a 2 day job depending on how large of a fence - so whatever a skilled labor day rate is - maybe $800-$1000 depending on the nuances and customizations of the project.
I got an estimate of $1020 for 12 lattice top panels! After watching this video, I think my husband and I will tackle this project but I have a 6 foot wood fence with a flat top. I was going to mount Lowe's panels which are are only 16 1/2" H instead of the 4ft in this video BUT I like this idea of mounting on post and have decorative caps. I think the caps would stand out more if posts are left taller. Thanks for the inspiration :)
FYI - these are 2 foot tall lattice panels, not 4 feet tall, and they have a lower privacy rating than the 16.5" ones from Lowes (which have no see through). I definitely recommend the caps for a number of reasons related to aesthetics and long term preservation of materials. You can even get something more pronounced at Lowes, but it does raise the cost from ~$3/cap to $10/cap. Good luck with your project!
Yea cause I want to add lattice and stain both fence and lattice so it can match
I still don’t quite understand your set up, but why don’t you just pressure wash to clean the wall and then paint over it? The lattice can then be painted to match it? Hope that helps.
@@workshop_edits I am sorry for not explaining myself. My fence is already painted and I wanna add lattice to it for privacy..however, I wanted to know if I can pressure wash the fence to knock down the old paint? I would like to stain fence and lattice so they can match, or do they have to match?
I do not know if you can power wash paint off a fence. I would google it and or figure out if there is a stripping agent for fences. Good luck!
Jesus what about the overspray into the neighbours property
My name is not Jesus.
@@workshop_edits hahahaha
Do u need a permit for this
Not where I live, but that is because this is considered an extension of the block wall which is up to code in terms of max height (Everyone in my area has a 6 foot block wall with a 2 foot extension). You'll have to consult your local code where you live.
Ohh ok. Yeah I live in Southern California. I also have a brick wall thats 6 ft. Tall thank you.
What the best way do I need to tell my neighbors
Go talk to them in person?
Hat's off and good job there! Exactly what I'm going to do next spring. I'm hoping to use 2x4 posts instead of 4x4 to cut down the cost. Any reason you used 4x4's other than to put them thar purty hats on them? LOL Thanks!
Thanks - honestly I though that 4x4s would hold up a lot longer over time and be more structurally sound. In hindsight it wasn’t necessary but for a little extra I think it overall looks better. Good luck!
@@workshop_edits it does sir and thanks for the reply.
I’m building a 3’ topper into a blocks. Do you think I could use a shorter post like maybe 18” down from top of existing wall?
Yea should be fine. Just have 2-3 points of attachment to the brick wall with exterior masonry screws
@@workshop_edits I ended up making my own panels by routing a groove into the 2 x 2's then staining them. Lattice fits nicely about 1/4" into the frame. I wish I could buy them assembled but they aren't available where I live. Used 2 x 4 treated up rights lag bolted into the existing 4 x 4 wooden fence posts. Got the unit up last spring and everything is holding up great! We are very pleased not having the neighbours staring over at us from their deck and heck, like yours, looks really cool!