And it’s easier to move a little dirt with a shovel than to custom cut the lattice for every little bump in the ground.īefore driving the deck screws to secure the lattice, be sure to drill pilot holes. Now, getting a smooth fit may require a little excavation of the soil beneath the deck. A circular saw is the best tool for this, just be careful to avoid cutting the staples holding the lattice together. Three of these 16-inch pieces per eight-foot span provides plenty of support for the lattice.īecause the bottom of the deck joists are only 24 inches off the ground, we are simply marking the lattice panels with a chalk line and cutting them in half along their length.
Here we’re creating that by screwing pieces of two-by-fours to the back side of the band joists. You’ll also want horizontal support for the lattice along the lower edge of the deck. In this case the deck is two feet off the ground and the four-by-four foundation posts are spaced at eight-foot intervals so they will provide that support.
Lattice typically comes in four-foot by eight-foot sheets, so you’ll need vertical supports for the lattice at least every eight feet if it’s four feet or less above ground. Building a Storage Area Under a Deck (video)ĭanny Lipford: Installing lattice under skirting to mask off the area under a deck is a great way to improve its overall appearance.
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