Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a outdoor
bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris crosstype),
problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the sandbox I just put
there but people walk on by and stare into my home and at the kids and its
become a problem since a weirdo started trying to talk to them and ran off
as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or something ?
to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy and maybe cable
tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I would be
very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a little
privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my leopard skin
thongs joke

Thanks

"James" wrote in message
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Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a outdoor
bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris crosstype),
problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the sandbox I just put
there but people walk on by and stare into my home and at the kids and its
become a problem since a weirdo started trying to talk to them and ran off
as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or something
? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy and maybe
cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I would be
very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a little
privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my leopard skin
thongs joke

Expanded metal would probably be what you are looking for.

http://www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk/products.html

Colin Bignell

...... and maybe cable
tie it onto the bars ?

What, the weirdo?

Good idea!

Free diy tips....
http://www.justservices.com/open/i/p1.html

James wrote:
Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a
outdoor bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris
crosstype), problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the
sandbox I just put there but people walk on by and stare into my home
and at the kids and its become a problem since a weirdo started
trying to talk to them and ran off as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or
something ? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy
and maybe cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I
would be very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a
little privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my
leopard skin thongs joke

Thanks

Why does it need to be metal?

You can buy brushwood screening on a roll, about 5 metres long and 1 metre
high, these are quite cheap and look quite natural.

On Jun 27, 12:05*am, "Phil L" wrote:
James wrote:
Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a
outdoor bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris
crosstype), problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the
sandbox I just put there but people walk on by and stare into my home
and at the kids and its become a problem since a weirdo started
trying to talk to them and ran off as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or
something ? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy
and maybe cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I
would be very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a
little privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my
leopard skin thongs joke

Thanks

Why does it need to be metal?

You can buy brushwood screening on a roll, about 5 metres long and 1 metre
high, these are quite cheap and look quite natural.- Hide quoted text -

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Is the wierdo a midget?

Under 1 metre (100cm or 3"3' ) high?

Just asking

On Jun 26, 11:17*pm, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
"James" wrote in message

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Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a outdoor
bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris crosstype),
problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the sandbox I just put
there but people walk on by and stare into my home and at the kids and its
become a problem since a weirdo started trying to talk to them and ran off
as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or something
? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy and maybe
cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I would be
very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a little
privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my leopard skin
thongs joke

Expanded metal would probably be what you are looking for.

http://www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk/products.html

Colin Bignell- Hide quoted text -

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Not a good idea.

For one you need to close it in. two, a metal panel will look crap.

Plant a hedge, and be secluded next year.

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On Jun 26, 11:17 pm, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
"James" wrote in message

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Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a
outdoor
bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris crosstype),
problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the sandbox I just
put
there but people walk on by and stare into my home and at the kids and
its
become a problem since a weirdo started trying to talk to them and ran
off
as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or
something
? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy and maybe
cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I would
be
very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a
little
privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my leopard
skin
thongs joke

Expanded metal would probably be what you are looking for.

http://www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk/products.html

Colin Bignell- Hide quoted text -

Not a good idea.

It is, however and unlike your suggestions, what the OP asked for

For one you need to close it in.

Would you like to explain that comment in a way that other people can
undertsand it?

two, a metal panel will look crap.

Did you actually look at some of the materials on offer on the link?

Plant a hedge, and be secluded next year.

Plant a hedge that gows that quickly and you will forever be cutting it.

Colin Bignell

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On Jun 27, 12:05 am, "Phil L" wrote:

Why does it need to be metal?

You can buy brushwood screening on a roll, about 5 metres long and 1
metre
high, these are quite cheap and look quite natural.-

Is the wierdo a midget?

Under 1 metre (100cm or 3"3' ) high?

Just asking

You can buy brushwood or bamboo screening up to 2m high. However, IME, the
wire holding it together is only good for a couple of seasons or so.

Colin Bignell

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On Jun 26, 11:17 pm, "nightjar" cpb@insert my surname here.me.uk
wrote:
"James" wrote in message

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Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a
outdoor
bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris crosstype),
problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the sandbox I just
put
there but people walk on by and stare into my home and at the kids and
its
become a problem since a weirdo started trying to talk to them and ran
off
as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or
something
? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy and maybe
cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I would
be
very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a
little
privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my leopard
skin
thongs joke

Expanded metal would probably be what you are looking for.

http://www.expandedmetalcompany.co.uk/products.html

Colin Bignell- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Not a good idea.

For one you need to close it in. two, a metal panel will look crap.

Plant a hedge, and be secluded next year.

hmmm interesting idea, but I'm no good at gardening things, might look more
into that idea.

"Phil L" wrote in message
m...
James wrote:
Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a
outdoor bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris
crosstype), problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the
sandbox I just put there but people walk on by and stare into my home
and at the kids and its become a problem since a weirdo started
trying to talk to them and ran off as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or
something ? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy
and maybe cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I
would be very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a
little privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my
leopard skin thongs joke

Thanks

Why does it need to be metal?

Good point it was just the first idea I had. Wood would look nicer and
perhaps could put some climibing ivy or it ? Or would that make it look a
bit like a witches window...

You can buy brushwood screening on a roll, about 5 metres long and 1 metre
high, these are quite cheap and look quite natural.

I'll have a look around down the local B&Q or wickes.

Thanks

On Jun 27, 7:39*pm, "James" wrote:
"Phil L" wrote in message

m...
James wrote:

Bit of a odd question here.

On my property there is a small area at the rear which there is a
outdoor bit the backdoor leads to and has some metal bars up (cris
crosstype), problem being sometimes the kids play out there in the
sandbox I just put there but people walk on by and stare into my home
and at the kids and its become a problem since a weirdo started
trying to talk to them and ran off as I came out!

So what I was thinking was some kinf od sheeting ? like mesh or
something ? to cover it maybe halfway up and give us all some privacy
and maybe cable tie it onto the bars ?

Not being very good at DIY could anyone offer some guidance as I
would be very appreciative of some help.

I don't want to block off all daylight like a vampire just creat a
little privacy for the kids really and for me to wonder around in my
leopard skin thongs joke

Thanks

Why does it need to be metal?

Good point it was just the first idea I had. Wood would look nicer and
perhaps could put some climibing ivy or it ? Or would that make it look a
bit like a witches window...

You can buy brushwood screening on a roll, about 5 metres long and 1 metre
high, these are quite cheap and look quite natural.

I'll have a look around down the local B&Q or wickes.

Thanks


If you do go with wood I'd use something much tougher than regular
trellis, thats easy to just punch through and take. EML I'd be wary
of, it tends to be sharp, and doubly so where cut.

Its sad that anyone talking to a kid is regarded as weird today. I
dont think all the adults I spent time with as a child were weird.


NT