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Every individual wants to have the right blend of utility and aesthetic beauty encompassed in his home. He wants his home to be designed in such a way that it can satisfy his requirements of storage and other necessities and also look graceful and attractive. In the same breath, to make the deck look beautiful and also be useful to him, having a lattice in the wooden deck is a great option.

Why Have Lattice?

Lattice walls can be installed under the wooden decks to create storage space for outdoor equipments, tools and and materials. The installation of such latticed walls would not only create that much needed space but also make it look uncluttered, cover the mess and look attractive. Thus having a lattice walls can solve two problems at the same time. Wood or vinyl lattice screens too work well in hiding garbage or dumping area or the underpinnings of a deck.

Vines can also later be trained up the lattice which would provide further screening.

How to make a lattice?

While making a lattice the following steps need to be considered:
While building and installing the lattice panels:
1) First cut 2″x2″ supports to size and attach them to the posts using exterior grade deck screws. It is necessary to include supports for the tops of the lattice pieces.
2) Then measure and cut sections of U molding to fit each space. Make an inside miter cut on each corner.
3) Cut the lattice panels to the required size with a circular saw. While making the measurements, allow 1/4″ on each side to allow for expansion and contraction of the panels.
4) Snap the molding onto the lattice. Set the panel and molding in place, pre drill pilot holes through the molding and secure the lattice with screws.

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Tools required for building a lattice

The following is a list of tools required for building the lattice:

a) tape measure
b) carpenter’s level
c) string level
d) posthole digger or shovel
e) circular saw, jigsaw
f) drill, screws
g) hammer, nails
h) quick setting concrete
i) two 4×4 treated posts
j) 4×8 treated lattice
Conclusion:
A delicate lattice work can make the deck look very pleasing. Apart from this it would also solve the problem of storage space without making it look unattractive. Thus having latticed work done for the decks is definitely a great idea.

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