If you are going the DIY route for a project, 8-feet by 4-feet corrugated galvanized steel panels can be purchased at a hardware store for about $10. For more advanced applications, you should hire a professional who is adept at working with corrugated metal appropriately. The cost of using a contractor or design-build firm varies.
Cement board. Cement board — made from cement and reinforcement fibers — is a versatile material for covering outdoor walls or creating screens. It can be painted to complement the colors of an outdoor space. “We select [cement board] with the smoothest front and back and crispest edges,” says designer Scot Eckley. “Once cut to size, we prime and then paint them.” Here, mounted panels painted bright orange set a fiery backdrop for a gas fireplace at left, while chartreuse panels define a lounge area to the right.
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