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Can I put trellis on top of a 6 foot fence?

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Can I put trellis on top of a 6 foot fence?

Can you add trellis to your fence to give yourself extra privacy? That depends. There is no legal difference between trellis and fencing. So – in theory – the height of your trellis must be no more than 2 metres.

Can I attach a trellis on top of my fence?

If you can, plan for adding trellis when fitting your fence panels and leave a section of fence post above the fence to attach the trellis onto. Using 35mm screws, fix one U bracket on the inside of each fence post or wood batten extension, about halfway between the top and bottom of where the trellis panel will go.

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Can you put lattice on top of a fence?

One way to extend the height of your fence is to add a piece of lattice to the top. Adding a lattice fence topper is a job that can typically be completed within an afternoon.

Can you have a fence higher than 6ft?

Now you know how tall your fence can be, you might want to think about how tall it should be. It all depends on the role you want for your fence. For the ultimate in security and privacy, a 6ft fence panel will do the job. Consider a lower 4ft fence or 5ft fence with a trellis topper for a softer boundary.

How do I attach a trellis to a fence without drilling?

How to attach a garden trellis without drilling

  1. Step 1 – Prepare. Prep your Sugru Mouldable Glue and gather some galvanised wire, pliers, screw hooks and a toothpick.
  2. Step 2 – Stick it.
  3. Step 3 – Shape it.
  4. Step 4 – Add screw hook.
  5. Step 5 – Turns into rubber.
  6. Step 6 – Hook in the wire and the plant.
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How do I make my fence Privacy higher?

Adding Trellis One of the most popular ways to add height to a fence is to add trellis. A fence topper is an easy choice as it is specifically designed to sit atop your current fence. Most fence toppers are 1ft or 2ft pieces of trellis measuring 6ft in length to fit the whole width of the fence.

How do I make my fence privacy higher?

How do you add privacy lattice to an existing fence?

Most lattices come in 4-by-2 feet or 8-by-2 feet panels that can be cut with a table or hand saw. Add extension posts to the existing fence posts with a metal tie plate. With 2-inch screws, secure a metal tie plate to the bottom of the extension fence post.