22. Privacy Screens
Privacy screen posts are installed the same way as rail posts, with each of them set inside the outside joist and/or faceplate. Match the space from the bottom 2X4 framing member to the top of the deck surface the same space as the railing horizontal bottom space. Install the top 2X4 at the finished height of the privacy screens less the thickness of the finished top rail. Privacy screens are often trimmed in with routered 1X2 trim around the perimeter to give it a more finished, professional look.
Be familiar with building codes when installing privacy screens also being used as guard rails.
Below are a number of different options for privacy screen construction with privacy screen plans, drawings and design tips.
22.2 Tongue and Groove Privacy Screen
22.3 Tongue and Groove Privacy Screen with Top Lattice
22.4 V - Pattern Tongue and Groove Privacy Screen
22.5 V - Pattern Tongue and Groove Privacy Screen with Top Lattice
22.6 Frosted Glass Panel Privacy Screen
22.7 Fixed Louver Privacy Screen
