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Louvered Screen for AC Units/Pool Equipment
Cover up those unsightly air conditioning units or pool equipment with an outdoor wood louver privacy screen.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 3–6 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Post | 4 | 3" × 3" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Center Post | 3 | 3" × 3" × 28" | — | ☐ |
| Side Top Rail | 2 | 1" × 3" × 59" | — | ☐ |
| Side Middle Rail | 4 | 1" × 3" × 25" | — | ☐ |
| Front Top Rail | 1 | 1" × 3" × 58" | — | ☐ |
| Front Middle Rail | 1 | 1" × 3" × 51" | — | ☐ |
| Panel End | 2 | 1" × 3" × 42" | — | ☐ |
| Louver Slats | 42 | 1/2" × 3" × 23" | — | ☐ |
| Wide Vertical Trellis | 6 | 1/2" × 3" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Narrow Vertical Trellis | 27 | 1/2" × 1" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Horizontal Trellis | 9 | 1/2" × 1" × 51" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 4x4 96" | 3 board | ☐ |
| Board, 2x4 96" | 5 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1/2" x 3 1/2" (cedar pickets) 72" | 17 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1/2" x 5 1/2" (cedar pickets) 72" | 3 board | ☐ |
| 2 1/2" pocket hole screws | 40 each | ☐ |
| 1" pocket hole screws | 192 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Sandpaper | 1 each | ☐ |
| Stain/protective finish | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1" brad nails (18 ga) | 100 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.