Do not simply hold the measuring tape up to the fence or measure along the ground. This can create slack or cause your measurements to be inaccurate. Hold one end of the tape securely to the beginning point of a segment and pull the tape tight to the end of that segment.

Identify an easy-to-recognize starting point, like a gate or corner post. Start taking measurements at a terminal post, and continue to the next terminal post. Work clockwise to keep your segments in order for purchasing and installing.

Measure the length from inside tension bar to inside tension bar. The windscreen is installed between the tension bars. Your measurements should not include the width of the tension bars or terminal posts.

For ease of handling and installation, a windscreen segment should be no longer than 60’. If a section of your fence is less than 60’, one segment of windscreen can cover it. For longer fence lengths, break the windscreen measurements into two or more segments that are no longer than 60’ each.

Measure the height of your fence from the bottom of the top rail to the top of the bottom rail.

A windscreen height is generally shorter than the height of the fence. For instance, a 10’ fence will usually have a 9’ windscreen. Typically, the windscreen is installed with space at the top and/or bottom of the fence to allow wind flow through the screen.

For fences shorter than 6’, you do not need to leave as much room for air flow. Measure the height between the top and bottom rails and use that number when ordering.