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Complete screeningDesigned and built a screen for the hot water unit using left over fibre cement Weatherboard panels.
Materials
- Weatherboard panels
- Timber (75x45mm)
- Steel brackets (200x250mm)
- Timber screws
- Fibre cement sheet nails
Tools
- Mitre saw
- Drill
- Stanley knife
- Hammer
Steps
Step 1
Measure the location and transfer dimensions to timber.
Step 2
Cut timber lengths
2 X long
4 - 6 short
Step 3
Connect frame pieces using at least 2 timber screws at each connection point and distributing the short lengths evenly.
Step 4
Test the frame to see if it fits correctly
Step 5
Mark out locations for the steel angles on the timber and on the wall.
Step 6
Using a stanley knife, score and snap pieces of the FC panels to cover the frame allowing for a 30mm overlap.
Step 7
Nail the panels from the bottom up ensuring the nail are about 15mm from the top. The 30mm overlap will cover the nails.
Step 8
Connect the brackets to the wall and timber frame. I also connected mine to the fascia board for more stability.
Step 9
Install a side angle strip to cover the FC sheet edges and paint away!
Thanks again for sharing this terrific project Rufaro (@diy_hausdesigns). I'm sure it will inspire others as screening projects are always hugely popular on the Bunnings Workshop community.
Jason
