To Do: Lattice Replacement

Posted: January 7th, 2010 | Filed under: Landscaping, Our Projects, To Do List | Tags: | 3 Comments »

One of the items I listed on the To Do List is getting rid of that horrible lattice underneath the deck of our front entry.  We considered ripping it off right away, but the black hole that was underneath it actually looked worse…there are some unattractive parts of the stucco under there and it’s best to keep it tucked away.  Since we plan to use that area as additional storage for garage type items, we want to keep it enclosed with a door.

The look we’ll be going for is similar to the treehouse walls built over at a PreFab Project.  Very simple and easy to DIY, we’ll screen and add the stained strips as well as install a clear corrugated roof under the deck floor to keep water out.  Ideally, you’ll never see the roof…it will be a stealth roof.

photo by A PreFab Project

Much nicer look than this…no?

So with the hog panels as railings up top, and the slats as screening underneath, I think we may finally have a respectable entry…one day…soon I hope.

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3 Comments on “To Do: Lattice Replacement”

  1. 1 the brick house said at 11:04 PM on January 7th, 2010:

    We need to build the same horizontal slat privacy screen on our front porch. We keep putting it off and off and off.

    2010. Gotta do it. Its the future now.

  2. 2 lavardera said at 7:45 AM on January 8th, 2010:

    Great choices – can’t wait to see this re-invented (and you know I’m a fan of the hog panels!)

  3. 3 nkp said at 9:19 AM on January 8th, 2010:

    I have to admit I have a deep-seated dislike for lattice. Ick. I think your solution is really excellent, aesthetically and otherwise. I love the horizontal slats. So good looking.