Trellis alternatives?

BennyC · 16 Jun 2019 at 21:20

Evening All,

These wooden trellis frames put up around 6 years ago or so have weathered and are now beginning to perish. Frames coming apart (nailed) and the innards have become brittle and broken.

I don't mind paying a little more for something that is going to be longer lasting. Or I was thinking about just using a series of wires.

I plan to put some Clematis up on the opposing wall which these types of frames are probably better suited to.

Suggestions/recommendations for either some harder wearing trellis or fixings/wires would be welcomed

Thanks,

BennyC

Kaka · 16 Jun 2019 at 22:10

For something longer lasting, I would go for some stainless steel or galvanised vine eyes and garden wire.

NoobCannon · 16 Jun 2019 at 22:10

Beautiful roses.

Composite trellis exists, just an example below first google result

https://www.screenwithenvy.co.uk/products/helix-trellis

BennyC · 17 Jun 2019 at 21:17

Cheers chaps, will get googling :cool:

Hedge · 18 Jun 2019 at 19:57

Reinforcing mesh for concrete foundations maybe.

Saw them use it on some gardening show this week, they drilled holes in a sleeper or something and mounted it in that. Seemed interesting.