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Can Matrix screens be attached to each other?

catproofer6
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Can Matrix screens be attached to each other?

Hi there, 

 

I'm about to use the Jack Matrix 1800 x 900 screens to extend my fence line and prevent my cats from jumping into the neighbour's yard. I bought a few 2.5m tall posts and plan to install them on my 3m long decking, so the screens will not be directly attached to the wooden fence (it's old and I'm not sure how much weight it can support). I plan on installing the screens on the posts, starting from 450mm up from the deck.

Instead of having such large 2.5m posts every 900mm or so across the deck, is there any other way to connect the screens to each other directly- perhaps through brackets? Or maybe some Metal Mate Square Tubes with end caps (still a pole, but half the size and therefore less of a bold black line)? I'm pretty new to this kind of stuff, and very keen to learn. Thanks!

 

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Can Matrix screens be attached to each other?

Hi @catproofer6,

 

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

 

Is it possible to get some photos of where you are planning to install your matrix screens? Let me know if you need a hand uploading images, I'm happy to help if required.

 

Can you also advise how high off the ground the deck is?

 

I'm not sure I completely follow, as the Jack Matrix 1800x900 screens are designed to be installed with these Jack Matrix 1.9m Screen Support Posts

 

Is the plan to run them horizontally around 450mm off the deck?

 

If so, then I don't believe they will be strong enough to span that distance and then be connected to another panel.

 

Some further details will help me understand and offer my best advice.

 

Let me know what you think.

 

Jacob

 

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