A smartly creative cinder block decorating ideas to add a catchy accent to your patio.
Cinder block and wood fence.
If your wall is straight line up the first layer of cinder blocks from one end to the other end.
The concrete blocks are used as the base and the wood slats are placed in the position which gives you see through visibility.
Can add a third landscape timber for an even beefier look.
Starting at one end of the wall lay out the cinder blocks end to end until you reach the first turn in the wall.
Lay out the first layer of cinder blocks.
While some capstones can cost as little as 95 cents apiece the average cost of a cinder block is 1 to 3 each the total cost of building a cinder block wall ranges between 9 and 12 per square foot with labor so an 8 x 15 foot wall would cost between 1 080 and 1 440.
Put 3 8 inch 0 95 cm plywood spacers in between the blocks.
This one is indeed not a privacy or security fence but totally worth to decorate your patio.
Originally intended for construction the hollowed out concrete blocks have all sorts of other uses as these clever creations prove.
Cinder block base for a wooden fence.
Wood and concrete side fence.
A wooden privacy fence can be effective at hiding a concrete block wall.
Most homes are traditionally constructed from wood while concrete block is normally used for schools and other institutions.
Cinder block minimalist bench.
Cinder blocks don t vary much in cost regardless of the type.
Conventional wood framing is lighter than concrete block.
Having a cinder block wall adjacent to your yard can provide you with a less than ideal view.
And now people are building innovative and inexpensive outdoor furniture benches shelves tables and more out of another unexpected material from your home improvement store.
While you probably can t tear down the wall you can at least hide it by installing a privacy fence.
Some people even have proven that using cinder block as the base of the fencing can avoid the wood from getting damaged because of moisture and even snow.
If you prefer a fence which provides a clear view of your neighborhood surrounding this one is a such a gorgeous idea.
Aug 26 2015 our fence made with cinder blocks.
12 cinder blocks some extra blocks or pavers to glue inside the bottom of the blocks with plants liquid nails you can do any configuration you d like plus the blocks are cheap and paintable so you can have pull them right into your outdoor color scheme.