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Square Wood
Lattice Panels – Simple Idea with Many Uses
Square wood lattice panels are so simple in design and yet
decorative in appearance. Lattice panels can be used in many ways
around the house, yard, or deck. They serve useful purposes from
creating privacy to providing a trellis for vines, or can simply be
used to enhance the appearance of a wall or outdoor structure. If
you are looking for an inexpensive way to enclose a structure or add
a decorative touch to the landscape, wood lattice panels are ideal.
Square wood lattice panels can be used in many ways:
 Enclose space between
deck posts
Enclose hot tub area
Extend privacy fence
Use as trellis
Fencing
Enclose gazebos
Patio or deck covers
for cool shade
Skirting
Square Wood Lattice Panels
Lattice skirting is ideal for decks and mobile homes. The lattice
allows air to circulate, keeps animals out and adds a beautiful
finished look. The same is true for gazebo and hot tub areas. The
lattice can be added between framing posts which creates privacy
without blocking air circulation. With some imagination, it's
possible to use lattice panels almost anywhere in the yard. For
example, lattice makes a great anchor for plants that grow as vines.
It is useful for hiding unsightly items in the yard like propane
tanks or garbage cans.
Many lattice panels you find in stores or online are rectangular
panels with criss-cross wood strips forming diamond shapes. The
traditional diamond shapes look great, but it's a busier design that
may not be the best choice in all situations. The square wood
lattice panels are made with vertical and horizontal wood strips
stapled at every place the strips connect.
Square wood lattice panels come in a couple of typical sizes. Most
panels are 4' X 8', and when you want a 2' section you rip the panel
in half with the proper tools. In some stores you will find 2'
sections already cut. Lattice is normally either ½" or 1" thick. The
1" thick lattice works well wherever you need to add strength to a
structure like a deck.
Lattice panels are made with either pre-treated or untreated wood.
Lattice made from cedar wood is weather and insect resistant. When
you buy untreated lattice, you'll have to stain or paint the wood
panels. The easiest way to do that is to spray paint the panels
before installing them. |
