How to Install Aluminium Garden Screens

Blackbear Essex
Jun 3
3 min read

Installing aluminium garden screens is a simple and effective way to enhance privacy, create decorative focal points, and define outdoor living spaces. Our premium aluminium screens are designed for easy installation and can be securely mounted to walls, fences, pergolas, or other existing structures, as well as installed between posts to create stylish privacy screens and garden partitions. Featuring concealed fixing points for a clean, seamless appearance, our decorative aluminium panels combine durability, low maintenance, and contemporary design. Whether you're installing a decorative garden screen, privacy panel, patio divider, or outdoor feature wall, this step-by-step installation guide will help you achieve a professional finish quickly and safely.

Aluminium Screen Installation Guide

Our aluminium screens and decorative panels are designed for quick and straightforward installation. Whether you're mounting a screen to an existing surface or creating a standalone privacy screen between posts, the process is simple and requires only basic tools.

Tools Required

Depending on your installation method, you may need:

Tape measure
Spirit level
Pencil or marker
Electric drill
Drill bits suitable for your mounting surface
Screwdriver or impact driver
Safety glasses
Step ladder (if required)

All screens are supplied with the appropriate fixtures and fittings for installation.

Installation Option 1: Mounting to a Wall, Fence or Existing Structure

This is the most popular installation method for decorative garden screens and feature panels.

Step 1: Choose the Position

Hold the screen in the desired location and ensure it is level. Mark the position using a pencil.

Step 2: Mark the Fixing Points

Our aluminium screens feature discreet keyhole brackets on the reverse, allowing the screen to be securely mounted while keeping fixings hidden from view.

Measure and mark the fixing points on the wall, fence or structure.

Step 3: Install the Fixings

Drill pilot holes where required and install the supplied fixings. Leave the screw heads slightly proud so the keyhole brackets can locate securely onto them.

Step 4: Mount the Screen

Carefully lift the screen into position and lower it onto the fixing points. Check that the panel is secure and level before final tightening.

Step 5: Final Inspection

Ensure the screen is firmly attached and that all fixings are secure before use.

Installation Option 2: Installing Between Posts

This method is ideal when creating privacy screens, garden dividers, outdoor rooms or decorative partitions.

Step 1: Install the Posts

Position and secure your posts according to your chosen layout. We recommend using purpose-built screen posts, such as our wood-plastic composite posts, for maximum stability and durability.

Step 2: Measure the Opening

Check the distance between the posts to ensure it matches the dimensions of your screen.

Step 3: Position the Screen

Place the aluminium screen centrally between the two posts, ensuring equal spacing on each side.

Step 4: Secure the Screen

Attach the screen using the supplied brackets and fixings. Tighten all fixings securely while ensuring the panel remains level.

Step 5: Check Stability

Once installed, check that the screen is rigid and secure before use.

Installation Tips

Always use a spirit level to ensure screens are perfectly aligned.
For masonry walls, use appropriate wall plugs and drill bits.
When installing multiple screens, measure carefully to maintain consistent spacing.
If installing in high-wind areas, ensure posts and fixings are suitable for local conditions.
Two-person installation is recommended for larger screens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can aluminium screens be mounted to timber fences?

Yes. Our screens can be securely fixed to timber fencing, provided the fence is structurally sound.

Can I install a screen between existing fence posts?

Yes. Simply ensure the opening dimensions are suitable for the screen size selected.

Are fixings visible once installed?

No. The integrated keyhole bracket system allows fixings to remain hidden behind the screen for a clean, professional finish.

Do aluminium screens rust?

No. Aluminium is naturally corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use in gardens, patios and commercial spaces.

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