Cedar fencing

Actually I meant if the u-bracket went around the ‘steel *horizontal*, even 2 of them would easily support the weight of the panel and prevent it sliding up/down.

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offthemarket | 10 years and 4 months ago

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We have sturdy metal (iron or steel) fencing on two sides of our backyard and we would like to add horizontal wooden (cedar, if affordable) slats for privacy. Since I know the existing fence can handle the weight, I am hoping to save money by attaching slats or panels to it rather than dig new posts. But I have no idea how they might be attached. Does anyone have ideas, and/or would anyone like to bid on the job? The two lengths of fencing are approximately 25′ and 30′ long, attached at a 110-degree angle. Thank you.

cmu | 10 years and 4 months ago

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I’d think any handyman could build panels of the size needed for each section (horizontal slats attached to one vertical say 1×4 or 2×4 at each end. If the span is more than 4-5ft you might need another vertical. A simple u-bracket would go around the steel vertical & screw into the 2×4\. No steel drilling reqd. I’m not sure what your 110-deg. refers to, all looks square to me.

offthemarket | 10 years and 4 months ago

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Thanks! Much appreciated. The 110-degree angle refers to the two sides, one down the side of the house, the other in the back of the property ? instead of the two sides coming together at a right angle, the back property line goes off at an angle (in Prospect Heights, where this is common). Probably doesn’t much matter.