Face Fixing For Trellis & Slatted Panels

As long as your wall is in good condition, it is possible to install the posts for trellis & slatted panels to the face of brick walls.

The wall needs to be suitably sound and strong, and we would avoid fixing into the top course of bricks. We recommend that the post comes down the wall by at least 600mm  (although with panels smaller than 600 high you can reduce this to 450mm).

Our slatted fencing, standard trellis or arched top trellis panels look particularly attractive when installed using this method.

Step 1

Asses how level the wall is. You may require packers to level the posts.

Step 2

Drill a hole to accept the plug. Use the appropriate drill bit for the fixing you are using. Avoid fixing into the top course of bricks.

(Side view)

Step 3

Fix the posts using your chosen fixings.

(Side view)

Step 4

Fix the panel which will give the line and position of subsequent panels.

(Side view)

Step 5

Repeat steps 2-4.

Step 6

Screw panels into posts using 4.5mm x 50mm screws (minimum of two per side)

TRELLIS:
Through the frame into the side of the post.

Ensure the top of each panel is level.

SLATTED:
Through the gap between slats (if possible), or directly through the horizontal slat. Slatted panels fix onto the FACE of the posts.

Ensure the top of each panel is level. Additional panels meet over the centre of the post, with the first and last sitting flush at the ends.

Step 7

If installing top capping:

TRELLIS:
Align with the front edge of the post and screw down through the capping and into the top of the panel frame using 4.5mm / 5mm x 100mm stainless steel screws (this can be plugged and filled if preferred).

(View from above)

SLATTED:
Align with front slat of panel and screw down into top of posts and centre vertical (if possible) using 4.5mm / 5mm x 100mm stainless steel screws (this can be plugged and filled if preferred).

(View from above)

 

 Download the Guide - face fixing for brick walls (0.4 MB)