How to Install Porch Lattice
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. VINYL LATTICE
2. PRESSURE-TREATED 1x6sfor making the perimeter frames of lattice panels
3. PRESSURE-TREATED 1x4sfor making the perimeter frames of lattice panels
4. 6-INCH METAL MENDING PLATEfor reinforcing the frames’ corner joints
5. 3½-INCH METAL CORNER BRACEfor reinforcing the frames’ corner joints
6. 4-INCH METAL T-PLATEfor attaching the center stiles to the frames
7. ½-INCH FLATHEAD SCREWSused to attach the metal fastening hardware
8. EXTERIOR-GRADE PRIMER AND PAINTfor finishing the lattice frames
9. 1-INCH PANHEAD SCREWS AND WASHERSused to attach the lattice to the frames
10. 3- OR 4-INCH STRAP HINGES OR T-HINGESfor fastening the lattice panels to the porch
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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Tape measure
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Hammer
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Drill/driver
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Pry bar, used to remove old wood lattice, and to install new lattice panels
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Circular saw or sabre saw, used to cut lumber and lattice panels
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Rake or garden hoe, used to level soil directly under lattice panels
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For more on Porch Upgrades:
• Porch Rail Revival
• Front Porch Fix-up
• Cutting Wood Columns
• Porch Floor Repair
• How to Screen a Porch
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- Ask This Old House: Rebuilding Porch Columns
- Ask This Old House: Buckled Porch Boards
- Ask This Old House: Leaky Porch Roof
- Ask This Old House: Porch Column Rot
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