A LOW COST AND EASY TO FIX TRELLIS SEPARATION

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  • OVERALL DIFFICULTY INDEX: 3/10
  • IF YOU HAVE NO TOOLS, YOU PAY $75-130 TO GET THEM FOR THIS JOB
  • IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE YOU SPEND 2 HOURS TO CARRY OUT THIS JOB
  • YOU SHOULD OBSERVE SAFETY RULES FOR DRILLING
BEFORE YOU START
  • You should be able to handle a power drill fitted with a large concrete drill bit.
  • The tools cost for this operation depends on the method of fixing. It will require a 700W drill for the method shown below or only 400W if you fix the bars to the wall with clamps.
  • Level, hammer and all-purpose pliers are also required.
  • Wear a dust mask, safety goggles and ear protectors when operating the power drill.
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Readers who envisage to carry out similar works inspired by the below method shall do this at their own risks and liability.

 

The material needed for this plant support trellis separation

1- A trellis will be added to this wall for increasing the terrace privacy. 
2- Plastic trellis are available at many shops, require no maintenance  and are cheap to buy (<10$).
  
3- Plastic coated steel tubes normally intended as support poles for young trees will be used for holding the trellis. 

Fixing the supporting poles of the trellis

4- Temporarily fix with tape one of the side poles and make sure it is vertical. 
5- Measure and mark the holes to be drilled every meter (max) or after dividing the total length by the
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6- Have your drill fitted with a concrete bit of same diameter than the rod minus 1 mm e.g. 16 mm if the pole is 17 mm, etc. 
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7- Drill the holes.  See our DIY basics tips for drilling speeds when using large drill bits.
8- Run a wire from end to end and make it level. Measure the height at each drilled hole. 
9- Cut the tubes to the measured height plus 5 cm. 
10- Hammer down the poles inside the holes. 
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11- One pole is to be erected every meter or less depending on your measurement. 
12- Attach the poles when you can to whatever nearby available using 7.8 mm wide cable ties widely sold in bags. 

Cutting and attaching the trellis to the poles

13- Cut the excess length of the cable tie. 
14- Attach the first trellis to the posts using ties again. 
15- The first trellis is now ready. 
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16- Add the next one by overlapping 1/2 row of diamonds and attach with ties. 

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17- When needed cut the trellis with a steel cutter or strong scissors or cutting pliers to match them with the surroundings.
18- The separation is now complete and awaits your climbing plants.

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