Mike45 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I'm looking for ideas on how to give my yard some privacy from the roads we have on three sides by modifying the existing wall. I'd like it to look good, last a long time and hopefully be affordable. I appreciate your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hedging. Bourganvillia is fast growing and attractive if kept clipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 A solid block wall, as it appears you neighbor has, is the most common solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 A solid block wall, as it appears you neighbor has, is the most common solution. I think it would be very expensive to try to turn this wall into a solid block wall. I have doubts that the foundation for something that heavy was installed. The wall between houses have those solid concrete sections. All the walls are to low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hedging. Bourganvillia is fast growing and attractive if kept clipped. I've usually seen bougainvillea used on top. Can it really be formed into a wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hedging. Bourganvillia is fast growing and attractive if kept clipped. I've usually seen bougainvillea used on top. Can it really be formed into a wall? You need to keep it clipped so it bushes out and doesn't get too rangy when it's new. Once it's nice and bushy let it gain height slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobTH Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hedging. Bourganvillia is fast growing and attractive if kept clipped. I've usually seen bougainvillea used on top. Can it really be formed into a wall? Bougainvillea on a fence like yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 My wife said something about using Sherawood attached to the iron rails to give it a wood look. I don't know about Sherawood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 My wife said something about using Sherawood attached to the iron rails to give it a wood look. I don't know about Sherawood. Dont do it....you will be sorry for it later....go with the hedging suggested.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 You can buy coloured polycarbonate sheets that are generally used for roofs/extensions, cut to size and attach to present fence with some type of "silicone" glue! cheap, easy and adds privacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 My wife said something about using Sherawood attached to the iron rails to give it a wood look. I don't know about Sherawood.Dont do it....you will be sorry for it later....go with the hedging suggested....Why do you think we will regret it? Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike45 Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 You can buy coloured polycarbonate sheets that are generally used for roofs/extensions, cut to size and attach to present fence with some type of "silicone" glue! cheap, easy and adds privacyYou mean something like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 ^ Yes Mike, I tried to post a picture but gave up! we used green poly carbonate and have planted hedging in front which will take a few years until it is effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Just remember cheap poly is cheap for a reason. Even the most expensive will look bad in a very short period. Thai sun is not kind to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 A very high solid wall like a fortress wall would be nice, maybe a few turrets and bastions as well. Like they do them in Mexico or Spain with soft edges and a bit uneven. White color. A massive front gate and a few side doors here and there. Something like the pic but much higher.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximillian Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hedging. Bourganvillia is fast growing and attractive if kept clipped. I've usually seen bougainvillea used on top. Can it really be formed into a wall? Bougainvillea on a fence like yours. Bougainvillea.jpg A most beautiful fence indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 My wife said something about using Sherawood attached to the iron rails to give it a wood look. I don't know about Sherawood. I think not a bad idea. I see more and more people using it around my village. Many color choices and and you can space the boards according to the privacy you desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The thing is, do you want it to look like you're keeping out the prying eyes? Or do you just want to keep out the prying eyes? We have a 2m wall around about half of our perimeter, it's 1m for the rest (but overlooks the khlong so security is less of an issue). But and it's a big but, we have 1.5 Rai so it doesn't feel enclosed, such a wall around our OP's place would feel really confined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kovaltech Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 A solid block wall, as it appears you neighbor has, is the most common solution. I think it would be very expensive to try to turn this wall into a solid block wall. I have doubts that the foundation for something that heavy was installed. The wall between houses have those solid concrete sections. All the walls are to low. I think its a great and simple idea... you can use the existing iron bar's as reinforcement, total cost about 250 thb / sqm Just pour concrete in a casing from outer and inner plates on the existing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Pictures of poly carbonate with hedgeing growing (slowly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 My wife said something about using Sherawood attached to the iron rails to give it a wood look. I don't know about Sherawood. Dont do it....you will be sorry for it later....go with the hedging suggested.... Not sure why you say that - our village has a demonstration/show price home done about a decade ago and it still looks better than most homes and AFAIK there has not been any maintenance done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hey, those Bougainvillea are beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Do you want plastic, or something beautiful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 This is some hedgeing we planted for sun shade, still not fully grown, about 2 years old now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Do you want plastic, or something beautiful? Dying plants are not all that beautiful - and require continuous maintenance and water in what is becoming a desert (although we can hope this is temporary). Artificial wood can be quite attractive and not require excessive care and upkeep. Not everyone has a green thumb - and even those that do may find constant cleaning of roadway a major PIA (you are responsible for local road cleaning in Thailand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Dying plants are not all that beautiful - and require continuous maintenance and water in what is becoming a desert (although we can hope this is temporary). Artificial wood can be quite attractive and not require excessive care and upkeep. Not everyone has a green thumb - and even those that do may find constant cleaning of roadway a major PIA (you are responsible for local road cleaning in Thailand). Can you explain that last comment about being responsible for local road cleaning please - not heard that before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 You could use the metal railings you have as the base for installing a wooden fence but you will need to make sure it is treated properly or it wont last past the first rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 You normally clean the area in front of your home here - there is no public road cleaning (unless paying in a closed community). So each day you or maid sweep up leaves and bags and whatever and keep the road clean - or you get the evil eye from neighbors. In many cases you also use some of this roadway for plants/flowers/statues/parking so it is kind of payback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKdreaming Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 anyone try plastic Ivy thats for sale on Ebay, Amazon etc , not sure how long it would last in the Thai sun but it is cheap and does not need watering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I used feed through plastic strips like below some 35 years ago and indeed the sun made very short work of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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