Worked out really well for us, we rent our place but lost our original 6ft panel fence to the Dorado storm and landlord didn't want to replace it.
We were tired of no privacy so put in t posts, some privacy screening fabric and then this reed over the top.  
Now our yard is closed in again, it gives us enough cover from the neighbour's and let's the wind pass through but does stop a lot of it which is nice.
If you want more privacy I'd suggest overlapping as there are gaps between the reeds.
Personal preference.
We love it and it didn't cost thousands like a new full fence would have.