Hi, Amy
Welcome to the forum.
You have a great idea.
May disguise the ladder as a trellis?
Amy said, "looking for some recommendations to screen the roof from the neighbours.
I keep visioning the rood of my grandparents house that had a sort of railing ...
Maybe a picture of the building would help others give you some suggestions.
I asked Pinterest who gave me these:
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