Privacy Fence Screen Rolls

Privacy fence screen rolls are the easiest and fastest way to add privacy to any existing fence. Simply unroll the screen along your fence, attach it, and you have instant privacy — no special tools or skills required.

Screen rolls come in several materials: woven HDPE mesh (most popular — durable, UV-resistant, and breathable), shade cloth (lighter weight, available in various sun-blocking percentages), knitted polyethylene (stretchy, wind-resistant, and tear-resistant), and natural reed or bamboo (decorative, eco-friendly, moderate privacy).

Standard roll sizes are 4, 5, 6, and 8 feet tall, with lengths of 25, 50, or 100 feet per roll. For most residential fences, a 6-foot tall roll matches standard fence height. Prices range from $0.50–$3 per linear foot depending on material quality and opacity level.

Heavy-duty privacy screens are rated by opacity: 70% (reduces visibility but not fully private), 85% (good residential privacy — the sweet spot for most homeowners), 90% (near-complete privacy — popular for pool areas and side yards), and 95%+ (commercial grade — maximum privacy and wind reduction).

Installation takes 30 minutes to 2 hours for a 50-foot section. Attach the screen using zip ties (every 12–18 inches along the top and bottom rails), brass grommets and wire (more permanent), or bungee cords (easy to remove seasonally).

Screen rolls work on chain link, wrought iron, aluminum, welded wire, and even wood fences where spacing between boards allows air but not privacy. They're particularly popular for renters who can't modify the fence structure.