5
4
M
ove the trellis to its final location.
W
hen you are satisfied with
the location
,
mark the positions of the posts
,
then move the trellis
aside and lay it carefully on it
’
s side. E
x
cavate the 2 post holes
appro
xim
at
ely 12" [30.5cm] deep x 6" [15.2cm] diame
ter.
Carefully move the trellis
back i
nto position.
Level it
b
oth vertically and horizontally into the e
x
cavated holes.
Backfill the holes with the e
x
cavated soil.
Note:
For a stronger installation
,
purchase two 2
x4 [35mm x
90mm equivalent] pressure treated lum
b
ers and sleeve them
into the posts.
W
ood posts should
b
e inserted 4” [10.2 cm] into the
trellis posts and ±24” [61 cm] into the ground.
A
B
C
Mounting Into the Ground
Trellises must be well secured in the event of high winds, etc. We
have provided two ground
mounting extensions
for securing the
trellis
either into the ground or into a concrete footing. If
you are installing your trellis directly to the wall of your home, or on a
wood deck or concrete surface, please see your hardware store for the
appropriate galvanized bracket hardware.
STEP FOUR
Install the Ground
Mounting Extensions
Insert the ground
mounting extensions
into the
b
ottom of the
trellis
posts. Secure with screws as shown aside.
STEP FIVE
Install Trellis into Ground
A
5
12”
30.5cm
Level
6“
15.2 cm
B
C
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