Privacy Screen for Hiding AC Unit

Instructions

1. 1Cut Pieces to Desired Length

   • Check with your air conditioning unit's user manual to be sure your privacy screen doesn't impede air flow. This screen gives our air conditioning unit 12 inches of space between the screen, plus plenty of airflow between the slats.
   • Cut your wood to your desired length, and sand any rough edges.

2. 2Assemble the Frame

   • Lay out your frame on a flat surface, and decide the length of your legs. We chose to make our legs 5 inches.
   • Mark your leg length on each end.

3. 3Drill Pocket Holes

   Using your Kreg Jig, drill two pocket holes on each end of the horizontal boards. I used holes 'a' and 'c'.

4. 4Add Kreg Screws

   Add construction adhesive to your boards, then secure the frame with your kreg screws. Using a right angle clamp helped keep the boards secure while attaching.

5. 5Nail Fence Boards

   • Space out your fence boards until you have a desired look. Be sure to keep the boards spaced far enough to allow proper airflow through your privacy screen.
   • Add construction adhesive to the boards along the frame, and attach boards with nails using a brad nailer.

6. 6Paint or Stain as Desired

   Paint or stain your privacy screen as desired. This could be done at any step. We chose a stained look and finished with an outdoor sealer.

7. 7Connect Frames with Screws

   Once all of your frames are assembled, connect the frames using adhesive and screws. You can screw right from face of one frame into the side of another to secure them together.