FAQ

DECORATIVE WOOD LATTICE SCREENS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What tools are most helpful for wood lattice projects?
• Power saw or fine-toothed handsaw
• Fine-toothed keyhole saw or power saber saw for curved and angled cuts
• Drill
• 1-5/8” galvanized screws
• Small screwdriver
• Pliers
• Snap chalk line
Do I need a building permit for a lattice project?
Most likely not, but it’s always best to check your local building codes and/or homeowner association
regulations to determine if you need one or not.
What are the most important installation tips to follow?
• Always wear safety glasses and gloves
• Lattice must be attached to a self-supporting structure or frame
• Connect multiple panels using H-channel divider mouldings
• If desired, frame raw edges using C-channel cap mouldings
• Use rustproof or rust-resistant fasteners to maintain the beauty of your project long-term
What are some important preparation steps prior to installation?
1. Carefully measure your project dimensions, especially the width. Plan your supports and framing to fit
the dimensions of your lattice panels.
2. If you plan to use H-channel divider moulding and C-channel cap moulding, the overall width and
height of each panel will increase. Be sure to allow for this. When determining how much C-channel
cap moulding is needed to frame your project, plan approximately 1” extra at each miter joint.
3. Check the lattice installation area for square by measuring diagonally from the four outside corners. If
the two measurements are the same, the area is square. If the area is not square, be prepared to make
custom cuts to accommodate.
4. Double-check all panel measurements and project dimensions before cutting.
What are the safest and best ways to ensure accurate cuts?
• To ensure clean, safe cuts, provide support to the panel along both sides using sawhorses or a
workta-ble. Near the end of each cut, secure the panel firmly. It’s recommended that a second person
help hold the panel in place. Ensure that all people involved wear safety glasses and gloves.
• Check the direction of the lath on both sides of each panel. Plan for the lath on the front-facing sides to
all run in the same direction.
• To reduce splintering, when using a sharp, fine-toothed hard saw or reciprocating saw, ensure the
front-facing side of the panel is facing UP. When using a rotary saw, ensure the front-facing side of the
panel is facing DOWN.
• For the most accurate cuts, snap the lattice with a chalk line.
• A carbide-tipped saw blade should be used if cutting through staples. If you’re not using a carbide-
tipped blade, use a small screwdriver to carefully remove all staples in your cut line before sawing.