Fence trellis topper

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I just wondered if anybody has added trellis fence topper to their fence and how hard it was?!
I saw some post extensions on eBay but these seem to be for concrete posts but our posts are wooden and cut at an angle. (Photo attached)
Our fence is 5 foot tall and we would like to add height for privacy but looking for the cheapest way to do this. I’m not keen on bamboo screens but at the moment that seems to be the easiest and cheapest as we could sit them in front of the fence
Probably a silly question but could we buy this and somehow fix it in front of our current fence?
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Forest-Garden-Contemporary-Single-Slatted-Fence-Panel---6-X-6ft-Multi-Packs/p/9000197548
thank you!
I saw some post extensions on eBay but these seem to be for concrete posts but our posts are wooden and cut at an angle. (Photo attached)
Our fence is 5 foot tall and we would like to add height for privacy but looking for the cheapest way to do this. I’m not keen on bamboo screens but at the moment that seems to be the easiest and cheapest as we could sit them in front of the fence
Probably a silly question but could we buy this and somehow fix it in front of our current fence?
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Forest-Garden-Contemporary-Single-Slatted-Fence-Panel---6-X-6ft-Multi-Packs/p/9000197548
thank you!
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https://products.birkdalesales.com/core/post-extender-set-of-4-10-8-7-200-p-3-galv-b2672007
Very expensive though.
I would forget the bamboo.It looks scruffy very quickly.
You can fix almost any sort of trellis if you want to go full size without fancy attachments.
What bradden suggests looks practical. Can't see the cost. Just a small bit of batten attaching top and bottom would work for topper or full size.
Id be inclined to just attach a topper trellis simply because weeds will grow between two full size panels an impossible to get at them. Depends on whats around the area
The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well
I used expanding willow trellis on mine and grew honeysuckle, roses and jasmine on mine -quick growing. They grow above the top and trimmed or trained on wire at the top to give privacy and perfume
The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well
i still need to measure the fence panels to make sure they are standard lengths - I bet they aren't !
Have you checked below ground level for any signs of rot? Where I am they are 20yrs old and people started having fence supports in these types because they cost a lot to replace from scratch.
Worth checking before you add extra weight to them.
The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well