How to Build a Wood Lattice Fence

If you need a little privacy -- or just want to hide something unsightly like a central air unit -- a lattice fence will do the trick. It's easy to assemble and inexpensive. Gardeners also use this type of fence for pole beans or vines.

Things You'll Need

• 10- 4-foot-by-4-foot posts
• 8- 2-by-4s
• 4-by-8 lattice sheets
• 1-1/2 inch galvanized screws
• 1/2-inch galvanized screws
• Hole diggers
• Screw gun

Instructions

1. Fasten one 2-by-4 to the side of one of the 4-by-4 posts, using 1-1/2-inch screws. Make sure the edge of the 2-by-4 is flush with the top of the post. Fasten the other end of the 2-by-4 to another post in the same manner.

2. Measure 2 feet from the other end of the post. Fasten another 2-by-4 at this point on the post. Measure the other post and fasten a 2-by-4 in the same manner.

3. Lay the lattice on the 2-by-4s and attach using the 1/2-inch screws.

4. Dig holes 18 inches deep and 8 feet apart. Set the "fence" post into the holes. Fill in the holes. Add one or two braces or another side fence for support.

Tips & Warnings

• This fence can be made smaller by cutting lattice and 2-by-4s to the desired size. Quikrete can be used in holes for added support.