A privacy screen is only as good as its planning. Here is how to work out height, position and spacing before you build.
Map the sightlines
Stand where the privacy matters - the deck, the spa, the kitchen window - and look at exactly where you can be seen from. Privacy screens work best when they target real sightlines rather than wrapping the whole boundary.
Get the height right
Height is the biggest lever. A screen too low does nothing; too high can feel boxed in and may trigger council rules on boundaries. Work out the minimum height that blocks the actual view.
Choose spacing for the angle
If neighbours look on at an angle, wider batten spacing can still give full privacy while keeping light and breeze. Straight-on overlooking needs tighter spacing. Match the gap to the geometry.
Mind the breeze
A solid wall can trap heat and block cooling breezes. Battened screens let air move through, which suits Australian outdoor living far better than a solid fence in many cases.
Bring in the experts
Tell us your sightlines, heights and the look you want, and we will design a made-to-measure screen - and matching gate if you need one - that delivers privacy without feeling like a fortress.