#Howto

How to build a Hoft privacy screen with 5/4 cedar planks. Showing step-by-step how to build the Hoft privacy wall on a composite deck. Providing privacy for the homeowners.
We had a few challenges as we assembled the wall but learned important tips to help while you are building your Hoft Privacy screen.
For a step-by-step written guide,
decksbye3.com/how-to-build-a-...

[@DustyL.Wells-TNRealtor]

Thank you so much for posting this video! You just answered a lot of our questions for our DIY composite deck project. :)

[@jeffszeto3644]

Great write-up on your website! Bought a set of 3 posts for my own deck too

[@TGLASS24]

Man thank you for this video. I have been scouring the internet looking for this brand and an install. About to do 55' along the back of the pool when it is installed next month. Badly wanted cedar but I'll need 108 6' planks and that add up! Thinking I'll do pine and stain it instead. Thanks for the tips!

[@nickcann8212]

Thanks for the video. Looks great. I’m definitely going to do this on my deck.

[@decksbye3269]

Good Luck,, I was fairly happy how it turnded out.

[@nildaweiss4287]

Very grateful for the video. Thank you!!!

[@decksbye3269]

Your welcome.

[@imonkeylover]

You did good..looks great! 👏🏼

[@decksbye3269]

Thank you. Good luck with your privacy screen.

[@jevalian]

Thanks for the video..

[@decksbye3269]

Your Welcome. Good luck on your privacy wall.

[@Kidam101]

I'm really interrested on how you made the transition from the last post to the hand rail

[@decksbye3269]

Predrilled and screwed the pbracket to the post. Didn;t shoot a video doing it though.

[@GlennLetham]

looks like I could DIY that, thanks. Didn't really catch how you got them all level though as it skipped past what you do with the shims. Did you insert shims until it was all level then you cut them?

[@JD-cv2qf]

great video, what length screws did you use for the base plates? Thanks!

[@chrishayden5922]

Is changing from a bandana to a floppy hat during the installation of the last board important?

[@newtea2458]

Thsnks!!!

[@decksbye3269]

Your welcome.

[@TGLASS24]

One other question, where did you get the inserts that are palm leaf looking?

[@AutopassionTv1]

Thank you.. can you cut these posts to make it shorter than 44 inches?

[@Itsmelucky4]

Define privacy.

[@mwood341]

Excellent work. I live in a townhouse with an elevated deck (about 17ft off the ground). I was concerned that the HOFT system might be too heavy. Do you know if it would still be safe to install? Thanks!

[@decksbye3269]

If your deck is built to code the weigth should not be a problem. If anchourred to blocking below the decking, it will be as strong as any deck railing.

[@user-jd4qv5oy4m]

Looks great - I just purchased a few sections - was wondering where you got the black metal panels that fits this system?

[@decksbye3269]

I bought all my parts at Lowes Canada.

[@dyerfred]

So when you put the rachet strap on, was it to pull the 2 posts closer together? If so, how did the posts not shift back to where they were before tou put the strap on, if that makes sense. Thanks

[@teresagonzales4661]

How many actual kits did you have to purchase for the section you did on this video

[@Jubilee81364]

Where did you get the beautiful black decorative panel please?

[@utah2nyc250]

Hello there’s anyway to make the wall 10 ft

[@67RWM]

Very nice. Any issues with wind load on the fence?

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

I saw some on Wayfair. It’s called a privacy screen

[@gerryandre5035]

Where did you buy 5/4 decking boards? I can not find that size anywhere!

[@r1Val]

Hey Ryan, how sturdy is that 6’ privacy wall section considering it’s only anchored at the base of each post?

[@justinlindsey4199]

It meets code.

[@narciszfejes3323]

Thank you for the video! What are the dimensions of the planks? Is the height 6"?

[@decksbye3269]

1" x 5.5" deck boards.

[@tiktocdrummer]

are those 6 or 4 inch tall cedar planks?

[@lawdog516]

Can you not use the spacers between the boards for extra privacy ? Thanks

[@lawdog516]

Update, since posting my comment I purchased the Hoft system for my deck and it’s fantastic!!! I called Hoft and inquired about using spacers, they stated the spacers aren’t necessary. Anyone on the fence about this product go ahead and take the plunge, it’s so easy to install and it looks great, I’m hope this helps

[@Ben546]

How is this going to hold up to high winds? or even someone falling into it?

[@decksbye3269]

The blocking under the dcking which the poles are screwed into will make all the difference. I used structural screws to anchour the post down. I am confident that most wind storms it will hold up to. In regards to someone falling into it, similar to deck railing.

[@startinconsulting9395]

Can I get from UK?

[@Tattooclownfish71]

Hello I don’t have a deck lol iam gonna just use it for privacy wall behind my shed but the problem is there’s a fence with poles in asphalt so tear out the poles and put these black posts into the asphalt?? Please comment on how I can to this project the easiest way thanks everybody god. Bless Joey 😊

[@decksbye3269]

These posts are designed to be screwed down. Its possible you could use concrete screws with expansion screws drilled into the asphalt. But I have never done that before.

[@Tattooclownfish71]

@@decksbye3269 okay 👍 thank you I will look into concrete screws for asphalt am lowes now so I will ask them even those people aren’t smart that work there lol thank you

[@greenteay2k]

Hi there, I have the same one, but my screw for the top cap doesn't seem to go in... it doesn't go in at all.....

[@decksbye3269]

We had a similar problem.

[@crystalsalton]

Where did you find the decorative black panels???

[@shayharper]

Barrett Outdoor Living This guy has a video about decorative screen.

[@bobd1103]

what stain color did u use

[@decksbye3269]

Last year, I forget the exact colour and left the stain with the homeowner.

[@user-gh1rq7dx1y]

How do you attach the HOFT post to the house?

[@shortylarson8997]

you don't

[@Dontstopmebcimhavingagoodtime]

Are these 5ft long boards?.

[@MarkWoodChannel]

6' long if you use cedar, only 5' if you use composite.

[@decksbye3269]

Mark has a great answer.

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

Why did you cut out parts of the vid with the spacers and setting the posts… and why did the first spacers have a screw in them And why didn’t you lean on it or shake it to prove stability or no stability

[@decksbye3269]

I could have done better.

[@11916ag]

😅

[@clarenceneal7181]

Why?

[@11916ag]

Hi everyone. Buyer beware. I bought these from Home Depot and install them but guess what one and a quarter inch outdoor wood panels does not exist in Home Depot, Lowe’s, JW lumber, and Dixieline lumber. Then how in the world are we going to install these Were the stores that sell them does not carry the wood panels for them. I am in San Diego. Has anyone else running to this issue? I’m stuck. I emailed the company waiting for the response. That’s absolutely ridiculous. My suggestion is find the wood and then buy these posts that only takes 5/4 or one on a quarter inch outdoor panels.

[@Mint9000]

You may have to have them cut to size?

[@dathx]

Wait what? The panel dimensions are 5/4 and the company states this.

[@decksbye3269]

Actual demenison of 5/4 is 1".

[@eckopwned1]

Are u on drugs wtf are u saying it takes 1 inch panels

[@Custardpie174]

Getting ready to do this...what stain brand and color did you use on the cedar??...thanx

[@decksbye3269]

Sorry Joey forgot the colour. Good luck on your wall.