ᐅ Double wire mesh fence – privacy slats possible. What about wind load?

Created on: 6 Jun 2024 10:51
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Gretel1990
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Gretel1990
6 Jun 2024 10:51
Hello everyone,
I have the following question:
We want to attach privacy slats (3 horizontal rows) to our welded wire mesh fence. The fence panels measure 1.60 x 2.50 meters (5.25 x 8.2 feet) each and are mounted on concrete.
Photos attached to show the surrounding buildings. There is a distance of 22 meters (72 feet) between the fence and an outbuilding. This is a residential area in southern Brandenburg.
Will the fence withstand the wind load if we install three standard privacy slats over about 7 panels? Or would it be better to use “wind-permeable” privacy slats?
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Garden with green lawn, paved path on the left, pergola with flowers, fence in the background
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motorradsilke
6 Jun 2024 11:10
You have enough space. Plant a hedge. These strips are just terrible.
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Schorsch_baut
6 Jun 2024 12:12
Without the plastic strips, it looks like an English landscape garden with a distant view.
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Coletrickle_7808
6 Jun 2024 12:16
It will hold… but I have to say, a green hedge in front provides wind protection, greenery, and a pleasant view.
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Buchsbaum066
6 Jun 2024 12:23
The fence can withstand 3 stripes without any problem.

Otherwise, it’s a very nice garden. There are also printed strips available.
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Schorsch_baut
6 Jun 2024 12:41
Buchsbaum066 schrieb:

The fence can handle 3 strips easily. No problem.

Otherwise, very nice garden. There are also printed strips available.
Yes, there are some really charming designs!
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