Building a louvered privacy screen used to be a project people avoided because it required a lot of specialized jigs and “perfect” carpentry. It involved too much measuring, too much room for error, and the fear that it wouldn't look quite right once finished.
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A louvered fence, the hard way. Cut small pieces of wood (called jigs or preachers) to attach to the post between each louver slat. It's estimated that building a louvered fence through this kind of carpentry takes 60% longer than using EZ Louver brackets. |
We designed the EZ Louver bracket to take the guesswork out of the job. It’s built for pros, meaning it’s tough and reliable, but it’s made so anyone can get a perfect result on the first try.
The goal is simple: create a louvered project that looks incredible, provides total privacy, and stands the test of time.
There are a few reasons people build louvered fences. First of all, because they are aesthetically pleasing; they are stunning, and unusual. They can be used as an accent, like a fence topper, or to separate one part of a yard from another, or as a backyard entrance.
| Four-foot tall, nine-foot long louvered sections, separating the front yard from the street. |
Sometimes people want a louvered solution to allow the air to flow, and equipment (like HVAC units or pool equipment) to breathe. Other times it's to protect something, like a carport for a car, or a shed around a wood pile. Louvered solutions are great for creating a private space on a porch or in a yard. They can also be used to hide an eyesore, like trash bins, a compost pile, a propane tank or other equipment.
With our brackets, you don’t have to do the complicated math, and the accuracy is built in. The bracket sets the angle for you, ensuring you get the privacy you need while still letting the breeze through.
On longer sections, wood can sometimes have a mind of its own. We created the EZ Louver Spacer to solve this. It’s a simple add-on that screws between the slats mid-span. It keeps every board perfectly aligned and prevents twisting or warping so your screen looks as sharp five years from now as it does the day you build it.
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| Spacers installed between slats. | Set of five spacers plus screws. | Close-up of spacers between slats. |
Don't let the ordering process slow you down. Here is the simplest way to figure out your shopping list:
Example: If you’re building a 4-foot tall screen between two posts, you’ll need two brackets for the left post and two brackets for the right post. That’s two pairs!
Here's a chart for quick reference:
| Section Height | Brackets Needed (Left + Right) | Total Pairs to Order |
| 2 feet tall | 1 left + 1 right | 1 Pair |
| 4 feet tall | 2 left + 2 right | 2 Pairs |
| 6 feet tall | 3 left + 3 right | 3 Pairs |
| 8 feet tall | 4 left + 4 right | 4 Pairs |
We love seeing how these brackets turn a “someday” project into a finished one. Whether you’re hiding the trash bins or building a backyard sanctuary, tell us how you used it and send over a photo. Your project might give the next person the idea they’ve been looking for!