[fruitcup]

Hi All,

I'm going to be building a pool and have seen homes with birdcages that have a portion of cement walls on the sides for privacy and a sound barrier.

I'm hoping to do cement on the side walls of my pool birdcage, and the regular screening on the back wall, so that I have privacy and a sound barrier from neighbors and can still enjoy the view behind my house.

Looking for some of examples. Thanks!

[villagetinker]

I would suggest asking the birdcage vendors for photos of their work will privacy walls. You also have at least 2 other much less expensive options for privacy. You can get a light colored (typically white) screening that will provide some privacy, or you can get what I believe is called 'Florida glass' screening. This is a waterproof screen material this will let light through, but you cannot see through it. I still have about 75% of a roll from Lowes when I installed this in 3 or 4 panels to prevent dirt from getting into the enclosure during heavy rain.

[tophcfa]

Podocarpus hedges work well as a privacy barrier for us.

[Snowbirdtobe]

I would check with your pool vendor since the walls will require footings to keep them from blowing down in a strong wind. Pouring the deck and footings at the same time will simplify the construction. In a strong storm I hope my screens give way and not the Al frame.

[fruitcup]

Do the shrubs help with sound as well? I'm trying to cut back on sound and privacy. Thanks!

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by fruitcup

Do the shrubs help with sound as well? I'm trying to cut back on sound and privacy. Thanks!

Not really, maybe only a slight amount. We are lucky that our neighbors on both sides are rarely outside in their birdcages/lanais, but that could obviously change. Fortunately, no one is behind us as we border a wildlife preserve.

[sdm1222]

Originally Posted by fruitcup

Hi All,

I'm going to be building a pool and have seen homes with birdcages that have a portion of cement walls on the sides for privacy and a sound barrier.

I'm hoping to do cement on the side walls of my pool birdcage, and the regular screening on the back wall, so that I have privacy and a sound barrier from neighbors and can still enjoy the view behind my house.

Looking for some of examples. Thanks!

I would't do a cement wall, the sun will reflect off the wall and make your lanai even hotter.

[Chamo]

Keep in mind if you do a cement wall you are blocking air flow and this would create your room to get hotter than normal. IMO not a good idea

[Tallman]

Here is what I did.

[Cobrasally]

A couple pics of our pool installed by T and D 8 yrs ago.

You're welcome to come see it. If interested, message me.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by fruitcup

hi all,

i'm going to be building a pool and have seen homes with birdcages that have a portion of cement walls on the sides for privacy and a sound barrier.

I'm hoping to do cement on the side walls of my pool birdcage, and the regular screening on the back wall, so that i have privacy and a sound barrier from neighbors and can still enjoy the view behind my house.

Looking for some of examples. Thanks!

here's one. There's a pond on faunda pl. Third or fourth house in.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Cobrasally

A couple pics of our pool installed by T and D 8 yrs ago.

You're welcome to come see it. If interested, message me.

Nice setup. Who makes that umbrella sunshade and where did you get it?

[BlueStarAirlines]

We have 6 foot walls around 3 sides of the pool. Posts about lanai being hotter or restricting airflow are inaccurate...at least we haven't experienced that. My only regret is that we didn't build a half wall on the 4th side....

[Cobrasally]

We liked the 1st one so much, we bought a 2nd!
PURPLE LEAF 10' × 13' Patio... Amazon.com

[Veracity]

Originally Posted by Cobrasally

We liked the 1st one so much, we bought a 2nd!
PURPLE LEAF 10' × 13' Patio... Amazon.com

That looks like an awesome umbrella. I am going to immediately order one. Maybe two. Thanks for posting the picture of your personal oasis!