Need suggestions on gas meter?

Question

I just recently had my natural gas line replaced in my backyard and in Okc the natural gas company will replace line and meter for free as long as they can put meter next to house and now I have this ugly meter right by my backdoor on my patio..I need some suggestions on a tastefull way to cover it up for looks. They said I can as long as I keep gages visible for meter reading.Thanks

Answer 1

You can always construct a simple lattice frame around it...

Answer 2

Our gas meter is in the front of our house and was visible to all (ugh) until I planted a periennial garden along the front of the house. Now the plants have hidden the meter but the meter reader has no problem just pushing the flowers aside when he takes the reading. As long as you plant something that's flexible there should be no problem (don't plant a large shrub or tree).

Answer 3

How about paint? I also have a gas meter next to my house. Fortunately it is along the least seen side, but it is in a garden, so I plan to paint it to match the house, and vining flowers near it. I hope the meter-reader can find it! I would check with the Gas Co. first, to see if they have a paint "type" they'd prefer. They paint all their own utility boxes around town with pretty pictures, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 4

First, check with your gas company to see if they will allow you to paint the meter. If so, paint it the color of the house to help it blend in. You can place attractive containers with colorful plants and flowers in front of it, leaving just the spots needed for reading visible. If you're crafty, you can also construct a cover using lattice and grow a vine over it, such as clematis.

Answer 5

You could put a trellis about 4 feet out from the gages on your house and plant a climbing vine on it. In no time you will have a "cover" for something you don't want to look at every day. Depending on your area, you should be able to find something that will stay green all year and bloom in the spring and summer.

Answer 6

I'd put a 'plastic' cover over it ... a 'hard, square corner' box made of 'see through stuff' so that they can 'read the meters' and you can put a 'nice cover' over the box when you are 'entertaining' or don't want to 'see it' but want to 'sit outside on the patio.'

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Make the lazy, overcharging sob's do some work! Plant Barberry around it.