I have done my whole fence line. They are great! They look beautiful, and I was apprehensive about doing them by myself but once I got going it was easy. The only issue is, because you offset the fence extension to join them with the next lot of panel, by the time you finish your fence, there is a length of metal (horizontal top and bottom pieces that hold it altogether) that hangs off the end. The choice is, 1/ to cut them off completely if they overhang too far leaving a rough edge of the metal and a portion of panel, 2/ cut it in order to bend it down along the side of the panel to create your own capping for it, or 3/ fill it with a bit of an extra length of the insert which still leaves a rought end. I feel there must be some form of capping (for lack of a better word), which would be nice to vertically cap off. I have read somewhere that you can add moulded corners which would then join to a vertical end to cap it off, but I cannot see anywhere the name of these items and or where they are bought from as I haven't seen any option from Bunnings where I bought them.
Hi Tracy, we do sell the U channel by the length so it is possible to purchase a length and insert a section on the end to hide the cut off end. This would be installed similar to the top and bottom slimline frame on our decor panels.The moulded corners are for a different style of fence extension we sell. Hope this helps Trav
This is a terrific demonstration of how to attach the fence on the front side of the fence. Unfortunately we need to attach the extension to the back side of the fence. Our neighbour has agreed we can put up the extension but we don’t feel comfortable in asking to go into his backyard to attached the extension on his side. Can you create another video please attaching the extension to the back side of the fence?
great video. I plan to do it myself as well, but I dont know how to start... can you please list all the things that you use so that I can get them and follow your video? thanks.
What about when you are installing to colorbond fence? Posts are 2.4 meters apart so there is no way you can install your mounting legs 1.8 - 2.0m apart? also colorbond fence posts are basically just pieces of angle that allow the colorbond panels to be slided in, are they strong enough to hold the fence extensions??
Hi Travis, this is good question, we have been asked this before. You can only use our 2400x600mm panels to install our fence extensions on a Colorbond fence. Measure centre to centre distance from post to post. Attach the legs of the fence extension so they fit just inside this distance, so the legs from both adjoining fence extension panels will butt up to one another once installed on the fence. Pre-drill 2 mounting holes in each fence extension leg. Use hex head self-drilling screws to attach the legs to the fence posts.
Do you have a diagram of this anywhere you've lost me a bit here I have to say. Very interested in purchasing this product but not sure how it will hold to the colorbond fence@@designflow8475
The fence extension panel can be attached to the fence with the mounting legs in front of the panel or behind it. If you want it to be more flush with the fence, install it so the panel is behind the mounting legs when viewed from your side of the fence. Also it would be more flush if installed on the paling side of the fence rather than the rail side.
Design Flow I installed it exactly like the video with the mounting legs behind, the extension isn’t sitting on the existing fence at all, will this be a problem with weight distribution if it’s not resting on the existing fence line?
@@Tee19840 The fence extension panel does not need to rest on the top of the fence for support. However, if it is in a very windy spot, to reduce movement we recommend attaching the centre of the panel to the top of the fence with a suitable galvanised bracket that you can purchase at your local hardware store.
Yes they can, so long as the mounting legs are installed on the fence posts. An angle bracket may be required in the middle of each panel to attach the panel to the fence capping in order to prevent movement due to wind.
Hi Arthur, If you are installing on a timber fence, you should use screws at least 75mm long. For installation on a steel fence, 50mm long screws will be OK.
@@artymcfly8694 Hole size will depend on the size of the screws used for fixing the legs to the fence. For self drilling hex head screws 7mm to 8mm holes should be OK.
I am looking for these mounting legs, which don't seem to be available at Home Depot. Do you have any details about what product I need to get (in the US)? I am mounting them to a cinder block wall. And are the lattice caps that come with the product sufficient?
Hi Anna, Our Fence Extension Mounting Legs are not available in USA at present. You can use another type of strong support beam such as wood, galvanized steel or aluminium. The framing that comes with the product is strong enough. Regards, Design Flow.
Matrix Fence Extensions sell at Bunnings for between $50 and $90 each depending on the model. Galvanised and powder coated steel Matrix mounting legs are $9 each or you can use your own timber or metal supports.
Hey, do you think it would be a good idea to tell people if they can cut the panels to size? YES IT WOULD! Make more sales...
I have done my whole fence line. They are great! They look beautiful, and I was apprehensive about doing them by myself but once I got going it was easy.
The only issue is, because you offset the fence extension to join them with the next lot of panel, by the time you finish your fence, there is a length of metal (horizontal top and bottom pieces that hold it altogether) that hangs off the end.
The choice is,
1/ to cut them off completely if they overhang too far leaving a rough edge of the metal and a portion of panel,
2/ cut it in order to bend it down along the side of the panel to create your own capping for it, or
3/ fill it with a bit of an extra length of the insert which still leaves a rought end.
I feel there must be some form of capping (for lack of a better word), which would be nice to vertically cap off.
I have read somewhere that you can add moulded corners which would then join to a vertical end to cap it off, but I cannot see anywhere the name of these items and or where they are bought from as I haven't seen any option from Bunnings where I bought them.
Hi Tracy, we do sell the U channel by the length so it is possible to purchase a length and insert a section on the end to hide the cut off end. This would be installed similar to the top and bottom slimline frame on our decor panels.The moulded corners are for a different style of fence extension we sell. Hope this helps Trav
@@travsmith5315 Perfect thanks for getting back to me, I will try and find the U Channel now I know what it is called. :)
This is a terrific demonstration of how to attach the fence on the front side of the fence. Unfortunately we need to attach the extension to the back side of the fence. Our neighbour has agreed we can put up the extension but we don’t feel comfortable in asking to go into his backyard to attached the extension on his side. Can you create another video please attaching the extension to the back side of the fence?
great video. I plan to do it myself as well, but I dont know how to start... can you please list all the things that you use so that I can get them and follow your video? thanks.
Thanks for the vid. More info about the frame and legs please. ie quantity and lengths required etc..
Do the screws go through to the other side of the fence? If so wouldn’t that be dangerous for the neighbours especially if they got kids?
Is anything included? Don't think that'll survive a 60mph straight-line Texas wind.
What about when you are installing to colorbond fence? Posts are 2.4 meters apart so there is no way you can install your mounting legs 1.8 - 2.0m apart? also colorbond fence posts are basically just pieces of angle that allow the colorbond panels to be slided in, are they strong enough to hold the fence extensions??
Hi Travis, this is good question, we have been asked this before.
You can only use our 2400x600mm panels to install our fence extensions on a Colorbond fence. Measure centre to centre distance from post to post. Attach the legs of the fence extension so they fit just inside this distance, so the legs from both adjoining fence extension panels will butt up to one another once installed on the fence. Pre-drill 2 mounting holes in each fence extension leg. Use hex head self-drilling screws to attach the legs to the fence posts.
Do you have a diagram of this anywhere you've lost me a bit here I have to say. Very interested in purchasing this product but not sure how it will hold to the colorbond fence@@designflow8475
@@MrJebus76 please email me on sales@designflow.com.au and I will email you the instructions.
@@designflow8475 hi can you please email this to me aswell chris_falanga@msn.com
Thanks
Would neighbours complain about these ?
Where are you located?
Is the extension supposed to sit flush with the existing fence? I can’t make it possible because the mounting legs sits directly behind it
The fence extension panel can be attached to the fence with the mounting legs in front of the panel or behind it. If you want it to be more flush with the fence, install it so the panel is behind the mounting legs when viewed from your side of the fence. Also it would be more flush if installed on the paling side of the fence rather than the rail side.
Design Flow I installed it exactly like the video with the mounting legs behind, the extension isn’t sitting on the existing fence at all, will this be a problem with weight distribution if it’s not resting on the existing fence line?
@@Tee19840 The fence extension panel does not need to rest on the top of the fence for support. However, if it is in a very windy spot, to reduce movement we recommend attaching the centre of the panel to the top of the fence with a suitable galvanised bracket that you can purchase at your local hardware store.
How do they fit over a color bond fence? There's not enough space between the legs...
Please email us on sales@designflow.com.au and we will reply with the instruction sheet.
Of the post kits I ordered, one had one screw inside and another had no screws.
Hi Ange, sorry about this.
If you email your address and phone number to sales@designflow.com.au we will send you some more screws.
Can these be used on vinyl fences?
Yes they can, so long as the mounting legs are installed on the fence posts. An angle bracket may be required in the middle of each panel to attach the panel to the fence capping in order to prevent movement due to wind.
@@designflow8475 how about metal chain link fence a?
Are these available in the US? I have only been able to find the Matrix screens and wall art. Thank you
Ganahl lumber has something similar but you may need your own posts
How long are the leg screws? 50mm?
Hi Arthur,
If you are installing on a timber fence, you should use screws at least 75mm long. For installation on a steel fence, 50mm long screws will be OK.
Thank you for the fast response. Also, what size drill holes for legs?
Thankyou
@@artymcfly8694 Hole size will depend on the size of the screws used for fixing the legs to the fence. For self drilling hex head screws 7mm to 8mm holes should be OK.
@@designflow8475 Thankyou Sir. I'll be installing a dozen of these over the next week.
Thanks again.
I am looking for these mounting legs, which don't seem to be available at Home Depot. Do you have any details about what product I need to get (in the US)? I am mounting them to a cinder block wall. And are the lattice caps that come with the product sufficient?
Hi Anna,
Our Fence Extension Mounting Legs are not available in USA at present. You can use another type of strong support beam such as wood, galvanized steel or aluminium. The framing that comes with the product is strong enough. Regards, Design Flow.
where is the privacy, if you can still see through :)
onde comprar????
Hi Rafael,
Our fence extensions are available only in Australia through Bunnings.
You're probably wondering how you got here too... you should go to bed.
Looks very expensive!
Matrix Fence Extensions sell at Bunnings for between $50 and $90 each depending on the model. Galvanised and powder coated steel Matrix mounting legs are $9 each or you can use your own timber or metal supports.