Installing Lattice On Fence
If your porch isn't well maintained, the whole house looks shabby. Here you'll learn how to handle one of the most common of all porch repairs: building a new lattice skirt. This enclosure conceals the framing while it also allows air to circulate under the porch floor, which keeps the framing dry and free of rot. A skirt typically consists of a lattice panel set into a wood frame. In older homes, it's often built of untreated pine or fir, neither of which is very resistant to decay and bugs. In time, the parts closest to the ground begin to rot and the decay spreads to the lattice.
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In regions that receive a lot of precipitation, wood rot can begin to appear in less than two years. Occasionally a skirt doesn't have a framework and simply consists of a lattice screen attached directly to cleats nailed to the understructure framing. (The porch we worked on had this type of skirt.) While a frameless skirt is easy to install, it's also susceptible to warping and damage because the lattice has very little support. Here we built a durable new skirt using pressure-treated lumber and plastic lattice. We also opted for an unconventional installation method. Rather than permanently attach the frames, we hung them on hinges so the homeowners could use the space below the porch for storage.
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The swing-up frames also make it easy to crawl underneath the porch to repair the framing if needed. The techniques used here can also be adapted for replacing lattice on a deck, fence, gate, privacy screen, or trellis. Hang the framed-lattice panels from the porch with either 3- or 4-inch strap or T-hinges. Two hinges are sufficient for a panel that's shorter than 8 feet, but use three hinges on one that's longer.
Screw the hinges to the frames first, then set the panels in the openings under the porch. Slip a pry bar under the panel and raise it up tight against the porch fascia. Use a drill/driver to screw the hinge to the porch. Check to make sure the panel swings up and down smoothly. If it drags on the ground, use a shovel or rake to remove some dirt from in front of the panel.
Installing Lattice On Top Of Fence
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If there's a large gap beneath the panel, add soil, then smooth it out to create a consistent space between the panel and ground. Vinyl lattice 2. Pressure-treated 1x6s for making the perimeter frames of lattice panels 3.
Pressure-treated 1x4s for making the perimeter frames of lattice panels 4. 6-inch metal mending plate for reinforcing the frames' corner joints 5. 3½-inch metal corner brace for reinforcing the frames' corner joints 6. 4-inch metal T-plate for attaching the center stiles to the frames 7. ½-inch flathead screws used to attach the metal fastening hardware 8. Exterior-grade primer and paint for finishing the lattice frames 9.
1-inch panhead screws and washers used to attach the lattice to the frames 10. 3- or 4-inch strap hinges on T-hinges for fastening the lattice panels to the porch.
Lattice fence panels can be useful for many purposes. They can hide imperfections in a yard, screen areas that you don’t want to display, provide privacy and support vine plants. They are lightweight and can be made of various materials such as Bamboo or Cedar wood. You can buy the ready made lattice fence panels and get them installed by a professional or you can do it yourself as well. Follow the directions below to understand the method for installing the Lattice Fence panels. Step 1 – Determining the Area First of all, you must determine the area where you plan to install the fence. Check the local rules related to allowed fence height and setbacks.
Also, talk to your neighbors to decide the ownership and responsibility regarding the fences. Hire a professional for surveying your property and marking your boundaries, so that you don’t loose your investment to any street expansion or sidewalk installation. You must remember not to install your fences across or directly adjacent to the areas having underground wires or pipes. Step 2 – Installing the Posts If you are planning to install the panels that are freestanding, you must install posts for support. If your wood lattice panels are 4’ x 8’ in size, you must space the post holes about 8’ apart.
Dig the post holes. Dig about 3’ down so that the tall posts above 6’ are provided more support and stability. For improving the drainage for your lattice fence, apply 2” of crushed stone to the post holes’ bottom.
Now, you must set the 4 x 4 posts in the holes. You must align them properly and make sure that they are leveled with each other. Use a plum bob by hanging it from a spirit level for ensuring that the posts are at a 90 degree angel from the level ground. If on a slope, make sure that both the post tops decrease in the slope at the same ratio.
Once you are done with alignment and leveling, use the quick setting cement for concreting in the posts. Allow the posts to set for at least a day before you proceed.
Step 3 – Screwing the Panels Now, it is time for the installation of the panels. Prop the panels up against the posts. Determine the points on the panels where you need to drill holes for screwing the fencing to the posts and mark them. Once you have drilled the holes, screw the panels to the posts through them.
If there is any excess of the panels above the ends, use a jigsaw to trim it. Step 4 – Giving Final Touches For making the fencing attractive, you can always affix any decorative post caps according to your choice. To give an appealing appearance to the fencing while protecting it from weather conditions, use a water sealer or protector. You must do this annually so that the wood fencing does not gray or lose its beauty.