A Colorbond Fence Became a Full Green Wall 

The main requirement was to install artificial greenery onto a shared Colorbond fence without fixing directly through the steel. 

That distinction matters. A screw driven through the Colorbond face can continue into the neighbouring side of the fence, making the steel itself a poor fixing surface for this type of installation. 

The answer was a timber batten structure. Treated timber was positioned along the fence at approximately 50cm intervals, creating a separate surface for securing the green wall panels. 

The long fence run also made alignment important. The first row needed to be level, because even a small error becomes easier to see as the panels continue across the fence. 

The installation needed to achieve several things at once. 

The Luxury Green Sensation Vertical Garden Green Wall Panel 1m x 1m was selected for the project because its modular format works well across long fence runs. 

Each panel measures 1m x 1m and covers approximately 1m². Panels can be joined using their interlocking connection points, then trimmed where required around edges and the final section. 

For this installation, the outdoor specification was particularly relevant. The panel is UVTEX certified and SGS-tested to 5,000 hours of UV exposure, making it suitable for outdoor applications exposed to direct sun. 

The panel is made from LDPE with integrated RealTex and UVTEX UV inhibitors within the leaf. It also requires no watering, pruning, trimming or fertilising. 

What You’ll Need: Green Sensation panels, treated pine battens, self-drilling metal screws suitable for the fence rails, a staple gun or screws with washers, a spirit level, tape measure, drill and snips. Confirm the batten dimensions and fixing specifications before starting. 

Step 1: Measure and Order 

Measure the fence length and height in metres, then multiply them to calculate the area. Each Green Sensation panel covers 1m², so allow around 10% extra for trimming, corners and joins. The exact fence measurements and number of panels used on this project need to be confirmed. 

Step 2: Clear the Fence Line 

The old palms and garden bed were removed to give the team access along the fence and room to position the timber supports. With the fence line clear, the battens could be aligned along the full run. 

Step 3: Fix the Timber Battens 

Treated pine battens were positioned vertically at approximately 50cm intervals along the Colorbond fence. The battens create a separate fixing surface for the green wall panels, keeping the panel fixings away from the flat steel sheets. The precise batten dimensions and how they were secured to the fence rails or capping need to be confirmed before publication. Fixings must be suitable for the fence construction and must not protrude through the shared steel face into the neighbouring property. 

Step 4: Start at One End and Level the First Panel 

Position the first panel at the top corner of the fence and check it with a spirit level before fixing it in place. Getting this first section straight makes a real difference across a long fence run, where even a slight slope can become obvious as the panels continue along the boundary. 

Step 5: Fix the Top Edge First 

Secure the top edge of the panel to the timber battens using suitable staples or screws with washers, then work downwards to secure the remaining sections. Choose fixings that suit the panel and batten thickness, and check their length and placement to avoid penetrating the steel fence or reaching the neighbouring side. 

Step 6: Join the Panels as You Go 

Connect each new Green Sensation panel to the previous one using the panel’s interlocking connection points. Keep the foliage facing in a consistent direction and check the joins as you work, so the finished wall reads as one continuous green surface. 

Step 7: Trim the Final Panel 

Measure the remaining gap and trim the final panel along the mesh using suitable snips. Check the fit before securing the cut section to the battens. 

Step 8: Fluff the Foliage 

Once all the panels are fixed, ruffle and reposition the leaves around the joins and fixing points. This helps cover visible connections and gives the finished green wall a fuller, more consistent appearance. 

The finished installation gives the pool boundary a completely different appearance, with dense artificial greenery covering the original Colorbond surface from one end of the run to the other. 

Behind the foliage, the timber battens provide the fixing structure. From the pool side, the support disappears beneath the greenery, leaving a continuous green surface. 

The installation also demonstrates a practical answer to a common Colorbond fence problem. Instead of treating the shared steel sheet as the fixing surface, the timber battens create a separate structure that keeps the work on the installer’s side. 

Colorbond fences provide a strong, consistent boundary, but their large steel surfaces can also leave an area looking visually hard. Artificial green wall panels can cover that surface without requiring a new wall or a live planting system. 

The modular 1m x 1m format makes the panels suitable for longer fence runs, with adjoining sections able to connect and individual panels able to be trimmed where necessary. 

Outdoor exposure also makes panel specification important. The Green Sensation panel has UVTEX certification and an SGS-tested 5,000-hour UV rating for outdoor use. 

There is also no watering, pruning, trimming or fertilising required. For a pool boundary, that means the greenery can remain in place without adding regular garden work to the area.