I built a cheap privacy fence and gate out of an unusual material – there is a trick to not being able to see through it
A MAN custom-built a cheap privacy fence and gate made out of an unusual material, and there is a trick to not being able to see through it.
The man shared his DIY project on TikTok.
Kiley (@life_of_kiley) created a privacy screen and gate out of Corten steel.
The metal is weather resistant and is designed to naturally rust to reveal its final coat.
“It turned out amazing. The gate swings both ways and automatically laches,” he said in the clip.
“It’s a pretty cool fence, and blocks eyes from prying drivers,” he continued.
“We can still see through if someone walks up to the gate,” Kiley said of the savvy screen.
However, some people questioned how private the fence really is.
“How far away do you need to be for it not to be visible because it doesn’t look like it’s that much privacy,” one person asked.
However, Kiley didn’t seem phased.
“Probably 50-75 feet. You can still see silhouettes but that’s about it,” he responded.
Another follower asked what the fence looks like at night.
“Looks cool at night. When you shine a light on it you can’t see through it,” Kiley said.
Privacy fences are common solutions to neighborly disputes.
One woman who installed a privacy fence in her backyard to deal with her bad neighbors shared her experience on TikTok.
Jackie (@jackie61583) has been dealing with her so-called “bad neighbors” for over a year and has documented her troubles on social media.
After installing a privacy fence to ward them off, she claims that they are still watching her family through it.
“What’s the point of a privacy fence if they are going to watch us through it?” she wrote on the video.