Protect Siding From Trellis And Vine

Let the vines grow back but train them to creep up the trellis instead of the siding.

Protect siding from trellis and vine. Don t block the south facing windows though they don t get. In good condition it is fairly sturdy but removing the vines can chip and damage the surface. Securing a trellis to a wall properly includes attaching it through wall studs for sturdiness and using spacers for airflow between the trellis and the vinyl siding. If you re ready for a change you don t have to let your old vines grow back.

Vines can trap moisture against the house making them a poor choice for wood siding as well. You can use trellises lattice metal grids or mesh strong wires or even string. Instead of killing the roots build a wooden or wire mesh trellis on the side of the house about 4 to 8 inches away from the siding. Be sure to place any vine support at least 6 8 inches away from the home for proper air circulation.

What you use should be based upon what vine you are growing as certain vines can be heavier and denser than others. S tucco is a mixed case. The best way to grow vines up a home is to grow them not directly on the home itself but on a support set about 6 8 inches out from the home s siding. Homes with shingles or vinyl siding should have trellises as vines grown directly on these surfaces can loosen and break shingles and pull off siding.

As the vine grows up the trellis it will block the sunlight from hitting the house.