Build a DIY Trellis in a Weekend

This video shows how to build a DIY Trellis in a weekend (possibly in a day if you're not staining it). I needed this new trellis to support a big clematis vine in a small garden next to my garage. It blooms in early summer with the most beautiful purple flowers and we love it. For this, and any outdoor structure, it's always recommended to use pressure treated lumber so it will last a lifetime.
For more information, go to handydad.tv/trellis

[@wenjuntan1717]

The the process was clearly explained and easy to follow, your voice is so suiting and relaxing to listen. The result is amazing.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@toddbrandt2519]

Thanks for posting this. You motivated me to do this project and I appreciate the great instructions an materials list.

[@tryingtobesocool7246]

This turned out so beautiful, I'll definitely try this once I finally move. Love your videos 👍🏻

[@rogerlight9076]

Perfectly done video. All sound levels are perfect, your voice is pleasant and professional and the instructions are crystal clear. I may not make this exact trellis, but if I wanted to, I have 100 percent confidence I could pull it off, even though I'm not as good at carpentry as you clearly are. Bravo.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much!

[@Jack-oc2xq]

Looks very nice, think I'll try this on a slightly smaller scale, I'm amazed at your clematis, it's a very vigorous plant, I've never seen one that grows that fast here in ireland before

[@karajohnson9237]

Wow, beautiful. Great video!

[@tjhart1011]

Looks really nice! Good job!

[@TFTO1973]

Thanks for this video, Chris. Been looking for some time to find a nice looking trellis plan. Going to give yours a try next weekend.

[@handydadtv]

Awesome! Send me pictures [e-mail]

[@tomfenimore9667]

Nicely done!

[@yvonnegibson5304]

Excellent job! Just beautiful

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@staceyjones2487]

Nicely done video and excellent workmanship. Great instructions.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@e.a.7265]

Good job. Very professionally done. I say you make them and sell them.

[@jim9520]

Very nice trellis. You did a great job.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@moyinhazinha]

Wow! Great job! Thank you for sharing!!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@annadavis6361]

WOW, wish you could build this for my home, AWESOME!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks!

[@MadWeiner]

Your narration is excellent.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@greenkitty6482]

It's really beautiful, thanks for sharing : )

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@succulentsandtinygardens8455]

Nice video, great info!

[@chrisp.76]

Lovely trellis!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@pobo6113]

Very very nice. I am going to make this. Thank you.👍🏻

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@lizadye5501]

I loved this! Thanks!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@JesusismySavior316]

Beautiful job!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@dianeernest1660]

Very good job. I like it

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@MrStevec1983]

I'm a bit late. Beautiful job. Just what I'm looking for.

[@handydadtv]

A fun quarantine project for sure.

[@MrStevec1983]

@@handydadtv Yes. For sure.

[@jspiteri33]

awesome job

[@handydadtv]

Thanks

[@claudiomaluenda464]

Buen trabajo!

[@handydadtv]

Gracias ☺️

[@syedhasan6548]

Very Very Nice 👍 and very informative Thanks I just subscribe for more Nice videos

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@watersedge8956]

Beautiful trellis! Love this video! I have a question tho...any issues with drilling straight through your vinyl siding and into the sheathing underneath? I haven't installed a trellis due to concerns it would allow water to leak in over time. This is the only video on line showing a drill through install so I was thrilled to see it in action. Thanks so much for sharing this project! Very inspiring!

[@handydadtv]

It’s a very small risk because the hole is smaller than the screw’s diameter. So it had to push its way through the siding and I’m betting that water won’t penetrate. To be extra cautious, you can put clear caulk in the hole beforehand and a bead around the spacer where it butts the siding. Also be sure the screw anchor pitches up slightly toward the house. Not a lot; just enough so water goes the other way.

[@ateam0305]

Terrific inspiration. When attaching the top of the trellis to the house are you driving the lag screws into studs? Thank you for your feedback!

[@handydadtv]

+Jeff Phillips Doubtful. Probably just sheathing. A stud finder wouldn't work through vinyl siding.

[@amaiaamaiaa]

I have to do a similar project for my new clematis as well

[@handydadtv]

Our trellis could have been bigger. The plant just outgrows anything you give it!

[@amaiaamaiaa]

@@handydadtv good to know!

[@LessThanHandy]

Pro-quality work, very nice. That time lapse at the end was a nice touch. By the way, what do you think about Amazon's new Echo Show?

[@handydadtv]

+LessThanHandy Echo Show? One word: why? It provides no new functionality, IMO.

[@LessThanHandy]

So you say now that after I bought two - just kidding. The way I look at it is..this is like those huge phones that were as big as a brick and had that long antenna sticking up. In time, just like phones, it will be much better. Check out the upcoming Jelly Smart Phone if you get a chance.

[@ucanbethechange]

Hi there! Great video. We are in the process of building this and have run into a problem regarding the radius. It looks like you stopped cutting before the end on the radius and did some sort of straight cut I assume to drill the lag bolts in. When do you stop cutting in the radius and then go straight, and what are dimensions of straight pieces. Thank you.

[@handydadtv]

+ucanbethechange The flat part is just edge of the board; I marked the arc smaller than necessary so there would be a few inches of flat are on both sides for the lag bolts, as you suspected. It doesn't need to be exact, just 2 or 3 inches - whatever looks best to you.

[@TomHallOnline]

Do the spacers connected to wall with lag screws go into studs?

[@handydadtv]

No just into the plywood sheathing behind the siding.

[@TomHallOnline]

Where do I get the plans for this? I can't find on your website. Also, in the video you used Fir, not pressure treated

[@handydadtv]

handydad.tv/trellis has the dimensions. I didn’t make a plan. And I assure you, it’s 100% pressure treated.

[@faylourdes4518]

Using your dimensions, what size are the spacer blocks?

[@handydadtv]

You really need to measure them for yourself based on the size of your frame and the width of your slats.

[@sawdust85222]

Looking for the link to the radius calculator?

[@handydadtv]

handydad.tv/radius-calculator