11/27/2023 0 Comments Privacy planterWe kept our two posts the full 96″, the top 4×4 was 87″, and then we cut all the rest of our boards to 80″. There are chemicals in the treated boards that you don’t want to breathe in when you create sawdust. When cutting your 4x4s, be sure to wear a mask. Pressure-treated lumber will last longer outdoors (40+ years!) compared to non-treated common board, which is generally expected to last about 5-10 years when used outside. If you live in a very humid climate or expect your privacy wall to get wet a lot, I would recommend using pressure-treated boards for everything. Note: aside from the 4x4s, we used non-treated common boards to save money on this project. We waited about 2 weeks before starting our project. If you don’t want to wait that long, wait until they are at least dry to touch (a few days – a week). If possible, bring your 4x4s home and let them dry out for 1-3 months. You want to choose boards that are as straight as possible and have grain patterns that will look good together. If you need tips on selecting the best boards, check out our guide to buying wood. Select your boards at your local home improvement store. Just remember that 4x4s are actually 3.5″ wide! Step 2: get your boards I will put our exact measurements below, but you can easily adjust to fit your space. New to DIY? Download our free 5 Steps to Getting Start with DIY guide! Step 1: measure your spaceĭetermine where you would like to place your privacy wall and measure for the exact dimensions you need. New to DIY? Check out our post on beginner woodworking tools to determine which tools to get!
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