How to Measure for Privacy Screen

Materials needed:

  • Pad (preferably with a grid)
  • Pencil/Pen
  • 100′ or 300′ tape measure
  • 25′ tape measure (for height)
Fence Screen Measure Guide

STEP 1

Draw layout of the site and include a landmark. Example: NW corner or starting at build etc. 

STEP 2

Measure height of fence and notate on layout. Check height in multiple locations and use lowest height measurement. 

STEP 3 

Measure each section of fence from outside tension bar to outside tension bar.

IMPORTANT: for sections under 20’ deduct 2” from measurement; for sections over 20’ deduct 3” 

and add this measurement. Each panel should not exceed 50’; round down to nearest half inch as needed. 

STEP 4

Repeat same process for measuring gates. Check the height and measure outside tension bar to outside tension bar and deduct 2” 

STEP 5

Assign each section a unique number on diagram; Your panels will be labeled with these numbers for easy identification. (Optional but recommended) 

 * When placing order or getting a quote, discuss fence height and appropriate screen height with customer service.

Notate any height changes.