Be careful that you don t damage the porch fascia or support columns.
Installing vinyl lattice under porch.
Last updated september 16 2013.
Homeowners and builders install vinyl lattice panels known as skirting around the base of a porch or other structure.
The panels are available in an assortment of colors and styles.
Adding vinyl or wooden lattice beneath a porch or deck can give it a fresh new look.
Prep for installation photo by chip henderson.
Skirting installation tips for wood or vinyl lattice panels to install porch skirting measure one opening and replicate for the following steps for the remaining openings.
You can attach the lattice on the back side of the structure so the edges are hidden or you can attach the lattice on the front side of the.
This type of installation is most commonly used when installing lattice under a deck.
The installation differs from wood lattice in a few important ways.
Vinyl lattice is an excellent way to improve your deck porch or garden aesthetics in a maintenance free way.
If the lattice bows loosen attaching screws and make sure you have allowed enough gap for expansion and contraction.
They also create a barrier so unwanted animals cannot set up their home in an area.
To install the lattice measure vertically from the top of the panel the bottom of the deck to the ground.
Start by removing the old lattice from the porch with a flat pry bar.
Double that distance and subtract from the total distance.
The channels will have a 1 2 or 5 16 rabbit cut for which the panels fit into.
You can use staples stainless steel screws or even nails to fasten the lattice sheet to the frame or structure.
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In addition lattice can be used to create hidden storage space beneath your deck or porch.
Vinyl lattice panels provide a finished appearance while hiding joists and posts.
Under deck install wooden blocks or stakes as support points if none are available.
How to install lattice under deck 1.
Lattice also hides unsightly areas such as the floor joist or posts.
At the other end of the panel 4 feet away take a measurement from the top of the panel to the ground.