DIY Trellis
By Alanb
15 Apr, 2015
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I needed to replace two pieces of 20 year old trellis. Why not make my own, I thought. I bought enough timber to make two chunky sections of trellis, 60 cms wide x 1.8 m high. Total cost £5.50 each. I will now stain this green and post a photo of the finished, fitted trellis.
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Looks strong and sturdy Alan. Should last another 20 years. Ideal for Ivy!
15 Apr, 2015
Thanks everyone.
Julia, I was lucky with the dimensions. I wanted it to be 1.8 metres high. Fortunately, they (Beers Builders Merchants) sell it in 3.6 metre lengths. So I bought 8 lengths. Cut them all in half. Put 8 of the aside then cut the other 8 into 3 x 60 cms lengths, for the cross pieces. This was all cut for me at the builders yard. The timber is
19mm x 38mm x 3.6 metres long.
Karen, only trying to maintain the high standards set by Scott.
Paul, I was hoping for 40 years, but will settle for 30 ... lol.
15 Apr, 2015
:)) U.S. goyers are setting high standards all over the world! :)
16 Apr, 2015
<];~)) ?
16 Apr, 2015
Paul, I did a blog on 17th April (my most recent) on my trellis replacement. Has a bit more detail in it which may help if you decide to make your own. Don't forget to post pictures of yours, if you do get round to making it.
5 May, 2015
Great Alan: I appreciate all the detail. I even like the color you painted it - you'd hardly see it with a big rose bush growing over it. I want to get it done before it breaks dormancy.
5 May, 2015
Good luck Paul.
6 May, 2015
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Excellent job!
15 Apr, 2015