Install Horizontal Slats
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What happens here
Once the vertical posts are in place, begin attaching the horizontal slats. These slats appear to be made from composite decking boards, cut to the appropriate lengths. Work from the bottom up, using consistent spacing between each slat. Custom-made spacers or small blocks of wood can be used to maintain uniform gaps. Attach each slat to the vertical posts using a pneumatic nail gun and appropriate fasteners, or a cordless drill with screws. Regularly check with a level to ensure the horizontal slats remain straight and level across their span.
Goal: Create the main body of the privacy screen
Tools and materials
- Air Compressor — Powering the pneumatic nail gun
- Horizontal Slats — Creating the infill of the privacy screen
- Level — Ensuring horizontal slats are straight and level
- Measuring Tape — Measuring slat lengths and spacing
- Pneumatic Nail Gun — Rapidly fastening horizontal slats to posts
- Spacers — Maintaining consistent gaps between slats
- Fasteners — Securing slats to posts