Metal Trellis Design

by Glen Tucker
(Cleveland, Qld Australia)

Question:

I would like to obtain or purchase design plans to build a metal domed trellis (over steps) to support climbing vines. Could you inform me where I could purchase these?

Answer:

Glen,

Based on your description of a “metal domed trellis”, I searched the internet and found metal trellis/arbor designs made out of copper materials that might meet your requirements.

The free designs that are available are made out of copper pipes and tubing. The required supplies and materials differ, depending on the design; however, a general list looks like this:

Copper Pipe – Amount and length will depend on the size and style.

8 Copper T Fittings – Amount will depend on the size and style.

Copper Tubing – Amount will depend on the size and style.

Pipe Cutter
Flux

Solder

Propane Torch

Links to Free Arbor Trellis Designs – Copy and Paste the Links into the Bar at the Top of Your Browser

http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/homemade-copper-arbors/page-2.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_5731700_make-metal-garden-arch.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_5842429_build-metal-garden-arbor.html

http://www.finegardening.com/how-to/articles/build-a-copper-pipe-trellis.aspx

http://www.mark-reynolds.com/copperarbor/index.html

There are two other options:

Purchase a design plan or a book featuring a variety of design plans.

Purchase a metal trellis structure or kit that requires minimal assembly.

I’ve created a page devoted to different types of metal trellises. If you visit this page, you’ll find:

General information on Metal Trellises

Metal Trellis Structures for Sale through Amazon

Books Related to Garden Structure Designs for Sale through Amazon

You’ll find the page at the following link:

Metal Trellis Information

I hope this helps. Please feel free to return and post a comment, give an update, or ask another question.

Wendy