How to make a netting mesh opaque?

The chain-link mesh allows you to quickly put a fence on the site, but it has one drawback - it is transparent. This does not suit many, so the owners of country houses are trying to improve the unpretentious design. There are several methods that can be used to make the railing opaque.

A chain-link fence sufficiently fulfills its functions. It protects the borders of the territory, is easy to install and does not require complex maintenance. The presence of holes has its advantages - they allow air and sunlight to pass through, which can be beneficial for plants. However, there are a number of reasons why the owners still decide to make the mesh-netting opaque.

• Desire to have a private area. Not everyone likes the attention of neighbors and the curiosity of casual passers-by. People want to be able to relax and unwind with their family or friends without worrying about what others think. Also, the fence will slightly reduce the level of external noise - this is important if cars are constantly passing along the road.
• The need for wind protection. Strong gusts can harm young shrubs and other plantings. A tighter fence will help keep the plants intact. In addition, the wind can bring various small debris and dust into the territory, the fence will also solve this problem.
• Striving to decorate the site. The grid looks rather boring, or even spoils the view, if the owners have broken flower beds nearby and spared no effort in decorating the entrance group. You can also transform the fence to match the chosen design.

Below are a number of ways you can darken the mesh. Some give almost complete opacity, others leave small holes, so you can choose the best option for every taste.

A hedge is an interesting solution. Plants will decorate the area and shade the mesh at the same time. If you need a quick result, you can plant an morning glory, which has been growing well within a month. There are also other options worth considering.

• Conifers and thuja. You need to be patient, because they will grow for more than one year, but then they will become a dense wall that protects from prying eyes and too bright the sun.

• Hydrangeas. If your site has acidic soil, then they will grow well and will delight you with beautiful flowers.

• Girlish grapes. A climbing plant that can be launched over a net or any vertical wall. In 3-4 years, you can get a dense hedge.

• Trellis roses. Another climbing shrub, which will also take several years, but then it will open in all its glory. Flowers will give a pleasant aroma.

In addition, gardeners can plant clematis, ivy, hops, woodworm. All these are climbing plants that will gradually entwine the surface. Also, for the first time, you can use flowers in pots and pallets, fixing them on the fence. This will not completely cover the structure, but it will allow a little variety of the look.

Besides, a hedge with shrubs and flowers will delight you only in the warm season, because the leaves fall in autumn. But you can also plant evergreen conifers to address this issue. If the option with plants does not suit you, then you can shade the fence using different materials.

Camouflage fabric will help you quickly solve the problem. The masking net is easy to install and reliably protects from prying eyes. The option with a nylon base is more durable, but if you need to save money, you can purchase a canvas without a base. There are various camouflage color modifications on sale, but all of them are not very bright. Shading meshes have richer hues, so you can use them to decorate your fence. In addition, you can choose not only the appropriate tone, but also the density - from translucent to almost complete shading.

Note the fake needles, which are also sold in rolls and are somewhat similar to a shading net, however, they are fluffier and denser. You can attach the canvas to the fence with your own hands and position it so as to close only the bottom of the mesh, or completely disguise the chain-link. It is worth noting that this option is not very durable, it will last for one season, then the material will lose its appearance.

You can assemble a polycarbonate structure. It is often used to install greenhouses in the country, but it is also suitable for a fence. On sale there are opaque and translucent sheets of various colors, which allows you to make a fence that will harmoniously combine with the overall design of the territory.

Polycarbonate can be monolithic and cellular. The latter is more often used for greenhouses, since it is lighter, but at the same time effectively retains heat. For a hedge, such a property is not required, and monolithic material is cheaper, so it will be advisable to choose it. There are several more interesting ways in which you can close the fence from neighbors at the summer cottage.

This option will take time and patience, but the result will be truly impressive if you give free rein to creativity. As a material, you can use thick threads, weaving cords, strips of fabric cut from old things, and even plastic bags. The pattern can be any, depending on your imagination. It is better to pre-draw a sketch on paper so that it is in front of your eyes in the process of work.

Threads or cords are braided around the net to create a specific pattern. You can apply them in several layers if you want to get a canvas without gaps. You can also crochet or knit individual small elements, for example, flowers and sew them to the overall composition as an additional decor.

If you purchased a plot with a ready-made fence and do not want to get rid of it yet, you can simply fix the sheets on top.To do this, you must first make holes in them, and then fix them with a strong thick wire. The sheets give full opacity, protect from nosy neighbors and harsh winds. You can choose the material of the desired size and color.

Usually, profiled sheets are made of galvanized steel, so they do not need additional processing. They are not afraid of atmospheric influences and temperature drops, they do not require special care. A dusty fence can be easily washed with plain water. With careful handling, the sheets can be reused if you decide to dismantle the fence after a few years.

This option will be the most economical. If there is a reed growing nearby, you can use it to decorate a fence. This method will take time - you need to prepare the stems, and then thread them through the cells to get a solid canvas. But the fence will be natural and inexpensive, in addition, the reeds will look good with almost any design of the territory.

All of these design methods can be divided into seasonal and more durable. When choosing, it is worth considering this. Site owners who plan to change the fence later can plant an annual bindweed plant as a hedge, fix artificial needles or reeds. If you do not want to remove the mesh, then it is better to pay attention to more durable and stable materials - polycarbonate, profiled sheet, bamboo mats.

Some design methods can be combined with each other. For example, attach a shading mesh, and on top of it make a braided pattern of threads or braid. Such a fence will be more dense and at the same time original. If flowers are planted along the fence or beds are broken in your area, do not use completely opaque materials. Plants need sunlight, they cannot constantly be in the shade.

How to decorate a mesh-netting, see the video.