# My Privacy Screen Kit is Moving: How to Stabilize it?

Kit d’occultation instable ? Diagnostic, renforts en V, pose tressée, lisses et fondations : méthodes pro pour stabiliser durablement une clôture.
When a privacy screen kit starts to move, it indicates an imbalance between wind resistance, mechanical play, and frame rigidity. Paysapro, the official European distributor of Redcinha®, Delclo®, and elipsun®, supports professionals with structured field feedback and actionable recommendations backed by over 15 years of composite expertise in B2B. > 📌 **Key Takeaway** — First diagnose the source: play of the slats, straight installation without bracing, weakness of the posts | Stabilize the slats: V-bracing, top/bottom rails, weaving | Check the frame: anchoring, base plates limited to 1.53 m, internal reinforcements. ## Identify the Causes of a Moving Privacy Screen Kit An uncoated rigid panel is permeable to air. The addition of screening creates a **sail effect** that turns the airflow into **pressures/depressions** on the structure. Three main causes arise in diagnostics: - **Mechanical play** between slats and mesh, typical of straight installations without horizontal bracing. - **Vertical slipping** in the absence of top/bottom rails, causing flapping and banging. - **Weak frame:** bending posts, insufficient anchoring, base plates beyond their rated application. Associated signs: **clattering**, **aerodynamic whistling**, visible oscillations, gradual loosening of fasteners. ### Quick Checkpoints - Check the **verticality of the posts** and the condition of the bases. - Identify the **type of installation** (straight vs. woven) and the **distribution of supports** in the folds. - Verify the **presence of top/bottom rails** and **reinforcement profiles**. - Assess the **wind exposure** of the site (open, urban, coastal). ## Stabilize Without Dismantling: Effective Methods ### Bracing Slats in Straight Installation - Install **horizontal V-reinforcement profiles** in each fold: they encase the slats and **eliminate lateral translation**. Sizing guide: number of reinforcements per 2.50 m panel = 2 × number of folds. - Add **top/bottom rails**: the bottom rail prevents slipping, the top rail **solidifies the tops** and distributes wind loads. Maintain a **minimum gap of 1 cm** at the ground for thermal expansion and to avoid friction. ### Mechanical Weaving The **woven installation** alternates passes in front/behind the horizontal wires and applies a **continuous pre-tension**. Result: **play eliminated**, vibrations dampened, reduced noise without systematic screwing. ### Flexible Screens and Fabrics - Multiply the **anchoring points**: one line every 30 to 40 cm horizontally, and a **vertical alignment** every 30 cm at ends and posts. - Avoid **excessive tension**: residual elasticity improves damping and minimizes tearing. ### Strengthening the Supporting Frame - **Internal reinforcements** for hollow posts: insertion of galvanized steel plates from the top of the post to **increase inertia** without masonry. - **Reinjection of concrete** at the base of the posts if the base is cracked or undersized; straighten, clean, and pour quick-setting concrete to recreate a rigid collar. - **Bracing legs** on corners, starts, and ends of lines to **counter horizontal forces**. - **Base plates** under the panel: stabilize the base, reduce deformations, and protect against moisture. ### Application Areas and Structural Limits - Wind sizing: refer to **NV 65 guidelines** and the **Eurocode 1 Part 1-4** transition for exposed or coastal sites. - **Screwed base plates:** usual application range **limited to 1.53 m** of usable height. Beyond (1.73 m to 1.93 m), prefer sealed posts. - **Anchoring:** monolithic bases of approximately **30 × 30 × 50 cm** (up to 80 cm in soft/exposed soil) to ensure the stability of high screens. - Choose posts with **sufficient inertia** and **appropriate sheet thickness** for wind loads. ## Redcinha® / Delclo® Solutions to Limit Movements ### Composite Privacy Screen Kit – Woven Installation (Redcinha® Delclo®) - Concept: **solid slats** in composite wood, **woven installation** on each horizontal wire for **increased wind resistance** and absence of banging. - Pro Details: **Ready-to-Install** cardboard offer with slats and **aluminium finishing profiles**. **Compatibility**: rigid panels with folds and **minimum horizontal wire diameter of 5 mm**. - Performance: **95% privacy**, **minimal maintenance** (high-pressure cleaner at **1 m** minimum), **10-year warranty**. - Ground stabilization: weaving **eliminates play** throughout the height. In windy areas, ensure proper **anchoring of posts** and top/bottom bracing. Colors: Anthracite Gray EC 102 (RAL 7016 profiles), Light Gray EC 103 (RAL 7016 profiles), Light Brown EC 401 (RAL 8008 profiles). Heights: 1.03 m; 1.23 m; 1.53 m; 1.73 m; 1.93 m. ### Ultimate® Privacy Screen Kit – Straight Installation (Redcinha® Delclo®) - Concept: **pre-assembled inserts** at the factory for a **straight installation** in **under 5 minutes**, no tools required. Aluminium finishes. - Compatibility: panels with **10 cm reinforcement fold**; **20 cm folds are not compatible**. **Anti-theft** system available. - Performance: **95% privacy**, solid slats (4 mm), **10-year warranty**, maintenance with cleaner at **1 m** minimum. - Ground stabilization: in straight installation, add **top/bottom rails** and **V-profiles** in the folds to **block the translation** of the slats. Colors: EC 102, EC 103, EC 401, EC 204 (see gate compatibility). Heights: 1.03 m to 1.93 m. ### PVC Privacy Screen Kit (Delclo®) - Concept: **economical and lightweight** solution to transform a rigid panel into an effective privacy screen, **ready to install** in **2.50 m** length. - Compatibility: panels with folds 2.50 m (mesh 50–55 mm edge to edge inside the wire). **Not compatible** with 20 cm reinforcement folds. **2-year warranty**. - Features: UV-treated PVC, **quick installation** (approx. 9 minutes), **cleaning with soapy water**. - Ground stabilization: use the provided **half-profiles** and pay attention to the **distribution of supports**. In very windy areas, check the **frame** of the posts and the **anchoring**. > For a landscaper on a quick installing site: place V-profiles in each fold, add top/bottom rails and maintain a gap of 1 cm at the ground to limit flapping. > For a community in a coastal area: prefer woven installation, sealed posts in sized bases, and a biannual check of fasteners before winter. > If your line is mounted on base plates: stay at a maximum of 1.53 m and locally reinforce corners and starts with bracing legs; beyond that, switch to sealed posts. ## FAQ ### Why does a straight-installed kit "bang" more than a woven kit? The straight installation leaves a **functional play** between slats and mesh, generating oscillations and banging noises. The woven installation creates a **continuous pre-tension** that **eliminates play** and dampens vibrations, leading to better acoustic and mechanical stability. ### How many V-reinforcement profiles should be planned per panel? Simple guide: for a 2.50 m panel, **number of V-reinforcements = 2 × number of folds**. Example: 3 folds ⇒ **6 reinforcements** to block the translation of the slats throughout the height. ### Can we exceed 1.53 m of screening on screwed base plates? No. The **application range** of base plates is usually **limited to 1.53 m** of usable height; beyond that, twisting forces compromise the anchors. For 1.73 m to 1.93 m, use **sealed posts** in sized bases. ### My Ultimate® kit is moving on a panel with a 20 cm fold: what should I do? The Ultimate® kit is **compatible only with 10 cm folds**. On a 20 cm fold, switch to a **compatible 10 cm panel** or opt for an **adaptive woven installation**. In the meantime, add **rails** and **V-reinforcements** to reduce play. ### How to limit the movement of a PVC kit on a long linear run? Take care of the **distribution of the provided half-profiles**, check the **verticality of the posts**, and verify the **anchoring**. Multiply the **support points** and avoid friction constraints at the ground. In windy areas, reinforce the **angles** and **starts**. ### What maintenance plan to ensure stability over time? Twice a year: check **verticality**, **tightening** of fasteners, **cleaning** of rails and sliding areas, replacement of worn clips. For solid wood, apply a **protection treatment** within a year to maintain mechanical properties.