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Fasten the lattice strips to the rafters with 2½-inch decking screws.
Step 7: Fasten the lattice
Introduction
Step 1
Dig footing holes
Step 2
Treat and lift the posts
Step 3
Assemble 2x8 beams
Step 4
Raise and secure the beam
Step 5
Lay the rafters
Step 6
Lay the lattice strips
Step 7
Fasten the lattice
Step 8
Hide the fastening plates
Step 9
Finish the post corners
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Tools List
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Auger bit
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Drill
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Tape measure
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Hammer
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Router
Shopping List
1. 8x8 POSTS
2. 2x8 CROSS BEAMS
3. 2x6 RAFTERS
4. 1x2 LATTICE STRIPS
5. 1x3 TRIM
6. 3/4-INCH-DIAMETER X 42-INCH-LONG GALVANIZED-METAL PIPE
7. PRIMER AND PAINT OR STAIN
8. 2- AND 3-INCH DECKING SCREWS
9. CONCRETE MIX
10. 2 1/2-INCH GALVANIZED FINISHING NAILS
11. WOOD PRESERVATIVE
12. 1/2-INCH PRESSURE-TREATED PLYWOOD
6 required
2. 2x8 CROSS BEAMS
6 required
3. 2x6 RAFTERS
7 required
4. 1x2 LATTICE STRIPS
9 required
5. 1x3 TRIM
applied around tops of each post
6. 3/4-INCH-DIAMETER X 42-INCH-LONG GALVANIZED-METAL PIPE
used to hold posts in place
7. PRIMER AND PAINT OR STAIN
8. 2- AND 3-INCH DECKING SCREWS
9. CONCRETE MIX
for creating poured-concrete footings
10. 2 1/2-INCH GALVANIZED FINISHING NAILS
used to attach 1x3 trim to posts
11. WOOD PRESERVATIVE
used to treat the ends of the posts
12. 1/2-INCH PRESSURE-TREATED PLYWOOD
cut into 7 [FRACTION 1/2]-inch-square fastening plates
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