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Lattice around back porch deck
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:08 am
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:08 am
I have a wooden back porch deck that I would like to close in with lattice work to keep pets on the deck at times.
I'm undecided between treated wooden lattice and plastic/vinyl.
The wood is 1/2" thick and treated, the platic/vinyl is 1/8" thick. My concern with vinyl is will it hold up in the heat and not warp. I know the wood might need replacing ovet time.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'm undecided between treated wooden lattice and plastic/vinyl.
The wood is 1/2" thick and treated, the platic/vinyl is 1/8" thick. My concern with vinyl is will it hold up in the heat and not warp. I know the wood might need replacing ovet time.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:11 am to justjoe906
I did treated wood and it lasted maybe 3-4 years between weather and hitting it with the weedeater.
Put up vinyl and don't look back. Add additional support to keep it from bowing.
Put up vinyl and don't look back. Add additional support to keep it from bowing.
This post was edited on 6/19/22 at 10:15 am
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:15 am to justjoe906
The vinyl will last, just pressure wash it every so often
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:15 am to justjoe906
Vinyl
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:17 am to justjoe906
First two responses were exactly the opposite of what I was going to say.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:20 am to 9rocket
I prefer real wooden lattice, but it will not last forever. But I'd rather change it as needed, I have a hatred for the vinyl or painted look, weathered wood (even the treated stuff) looks better.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:30 am to justjoe906
If it’s not on the ground the wood will last fine and will look much better than vinyl.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:31 am to justjoe906
Wooden lattice is an absolute pain in the arse to cut and paint. Go plastic.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:34 am to justjoe906
What do your neighbors have on their trailers? Try to match them.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:46 am to justjoe906
I replaced lattice with these diy boards. Just stripped two different sizes with table saw. Not a fan of lattice or vinyl.
Pressure treated and a clear coat every two years and they will last forever.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:51 am to justjoe906
I used white vinyl under my deck and it really looked better than I thought it would. It’s sturdy and doesn’t warp. 
Posted on 6/19/22 at 11:04 am to justjoe906
Do you live in a trailer?
Posted on 6/19/22 at 11:21 am to justjoe906
[quote]My concern with vinyl is will it hold up in the heat and not warp.[/quote
Your concern is valid, it will warp, probably within 3 years or less, especially at that thickness…
The wood is going to be much higher quality but will need to be stained or painted or maintained every 3 to 5 years should nice newer wood is soft and grown quickly
Your concern is valid, it will warp, probably within 3 years or less, especially at that thickness…
The wood is going to be much higher quality but will need to be stained or painted or maintained every 3 to 5 years should nice newer wood is soft and grown quickly
Posted on 6/19/22 at 11:28 am to dcbl
Vinyl. Mainly because I could get it in white. Painting wooden lattice is for the birds. You can’t tell the difference IMO.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 11:36 am to justjoe906
Now this is a proper Father’s Day thread.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 11:37 am to justjoe906
quote:
Lattice around back porch deck
Well, what the hell is she doing back there? Invite her inside already.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 12:43 pm to justjoe906
My carport is wrapped in treated lattice that was original to the house built in 2001. It got dingy, I pressure washed it and sprayed a coat of semi-transparent deck stain on it. Looks fantastic. There's a few broken pieces but it has held up for 20 years. I suspect the lattice of 2001 was of better quality than the 2022 stuff though.
Posted on 6/19/22 at 10:43 pm to RaginCajunz
I have had wood lattice under my deck that has been up 24 years. Never touched. Bottom is in the dirt never have had an issue.
Posted on 6/20/22 at 5:03 am to justjoe906
White vinyl lattice will not warp. It will last forever. Every year or two hit it with chlorox and jomax to return it to like new condition.
Cut it with a jigsaw and you good to go.
Cut it with a jigsaw and you good to go.
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