How to Install Porch Lattice

By: Joseph Truini

Shopping List

Supplies You Will Need

1. 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 OR T-HINGES
for fastening the lattice panels to the porch

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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
- Tape measure
- Hammer
- Drill/driver
- Pry bar, used to remove old wood lattice, and to install new lattice panels
- Circular saw or sabre saw, used to cut lumber and lattice panels
- Rake or garden hoe, used to level soil directly under lattice panels
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Photo: Chip Henderson

6: Hang the framed-lattice panels

1. Prep for installation

Start by removing the old lattice from the porch with a flat pry bar. Be careful that you don't damage the porch fascia or support columns. Measure the openings between the columns or posts. The completed frames must be a ½-inch narrower than the overall width and 1 inch shorter than the height.