Attach the supports using exterior grade deck screws.
Installing vinyl lattice around deck.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when framing around lattice.
This type of installation is most commonly used when installing lattice under a deck.
Adding vinyl or wooden lattice beneath a porch or deck can give it a fresh new look.
In addition lattice can be used to create hidden storage space beneath your deck or porch.
With the vinyl lattice the trick is not to fasten the lattice.
Be careful that you don t damage the porch fascia or support columns.
The panels are available in an assortment of colors and styles.
Installing lattice is easy and relatively inexpensive.
They also create a barrier so unwanted animals cannot set up their home in an area.
Lattice typically comes in 4 x 8 sheets.
Prep for installation photo by chip henderson.
Lattice also hides unsightly areas such as the floor joist or posts.
How to install lattice under deck 1.
To trim out the lattice 1 x 4 boards were mitered around the perimeter of the lattice panels to cover the raw edges and hide any joints in the lattice that don t line up.
You can use staples stainless steel screws or even nails to fasten the lattice sheet to the frame or structure.
Vinyl lattice panels provide a finished appearance while hiding joists and posts.
Start by removing the old lattice from the porch with a flat pry bar.
To install the lattice measure vertically from the top of the panel the bottom of the deck to the ground.
Homeowners and builders install vinyl lattice panels known as skirting around the base of a porch or other structure.
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If the posts under your deck are more than 4 apart you may want to install non load bearing posts at 4 intervals.
At the other end of the panel 4 feet away take a measurement from the top of the panel to the ground.
The techniques used here can also be adapted for replacing lattice on a deck fence gate privacy screen or trellis.
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Cut 2 by 2 supports to fit the length of the deck posts as well as the area along the bottom of the deck between the posts.