Diy Tension Wire Trellis

Diy trellis using wire fencing wrapping plants around wire for support isn t a new idea but that is the concept of this trellis.

Diy tension wire trellis. 3 bags crushed pothole gravel. Determine the length of cable wire you will need to complete your trellis design. Start creating the crisscross design by taking the wire from nail number 1 and extending it to nail 5. Wrap the wire twice around the nail in a clockwise motion.

Tensioned wire trellis diy installation advice 30mm max 50mm 55mm. You can now cut the wire. A single 2x4x10 for the top plate about 50ft of galvanized steel wire the stuff used to put up chain link fencing 4 turnbuckles. And 4 eye screws.

For this diy wire trellis project i used. Continue extending and wrapping the wire in a clockwise motion for nails 3 through 8 and from 8 back to 1 again do not cut the wire. You will want to use this type of wire rope clamp to secure the wire. There are other options but most crimp type attachments require a special crimping tool this one does not.

Decide the best path for your trellis wire that will allow the least amount of connection points. Run your wire through the starting point and secure as follows. This diy trellis is streamlined and adds dimension to an otherwise boring privacy fence. Diy tensioned stainless steel wire trellis kits.

Remember to leave only a small amount of thread so that as you tension the wire more thread will be revealed to provide thread for the dome end nut. The white wire grid may not be the prettiest or seem the sturdiest but it works as you can clearly see in the picture. Two 4x4x8 fence posts which i cut a 22 degree angle at one end. Thread your wire through the first hub so that the fixed wire end stud can be secured using a stainless steel m8 nut supplied.

Our unique and versatile wire trellis kits are ideal for creating tensioned stand off systems to your own specifications suitable for large scale installations. All products in this range are marine grade 316 stainless steel material for long life including coastal areas. Our design took two connecting points.