How an I enclose my deck from the elements in a rental?

Sadie Horne
by Sadie Horne
Have an outside deck---roof overhead but open to weather---need ideas on how to enclose both from weather & for privacy--rental apt so must be easily removed & attractive. Thank you!!
  9 answers
  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jan 29, 2017

    How about using canvas drop cloths? http://www.hometalk.com/diy/-1285045

  • Sadie Horne Sadie Horne on Jan 29, 2017

    Thanks---interesting & easy-great idea.

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 29, 2017

    www.thriftyandchic.com/2015/08/diy-privacy-screen-for-100.html


  • Carol Gartside Carol Gartside on Jan 31, 2017

    better to use the plastic drop cloths (usually blue but come in tan, grey and green) that you can buy quite cheap (actually cheaper than canvas) it would be water proof.

  • Sadie Horne Sadie Horne on Jan 31, 2017

    Thank you--sounds good


  • Janice Janice on Feb 01, 2017

    Clear plastic shower curtains.

  • Sadie Horne Sadie Horne on Feb 01, 2017

    Very appealing idea---thank you.

  • Melissa V Melissa V on Feb 03, 2017

    You may need to check on how much you can do to your deck, both from the landlord's requirements to the city's codes (fire restrictions, etc). You didn't mention how big your deck is or where you live, but there are so many great ideas here on Hometalk! Are you on the ground level? Do you plan on grilling?


    I like bamboo/reed fencing which can be zip-tied to posts and easily removed. It still lets air flow, but makes a nice screen from the neighbors and elements. I don't think you can enclose your entire deck anywhere, but is that what you were looking to do? A quick picture would help 📸 ! Thanks!

  • Deb Martin Knaff Deb Martin Knaff on Feb 10, 2017

    I used the roll up bamboo shades made for big picture windows. They roll up and down so easily and I love the look of them. They are so cheap at Lowe's or Home Depot and will take them with me when I move (although I would rather pull my toenails out one by one with a pair of pliers than have to pack up & move one more time!!!!)💒