Traditional Trellis

Buy Traditional Trellis for Classic, Plant-Friendly Screening

Bring timeless garden character to your boundary with traditional trellis from East Coast Fencing. If you’re looking to buy framed lattice that supports climbers, softens long runs and adds neighbour-friendly height without blocking daylight, this is the place to start. Our pressure-treated timber trellis is built for British weather and sized to integrate cleanly with standard fencing bays—so you can top an existing boundary for instant elegance, create freestanding green partitions, or frame patios and pathways with patterned light. Choose your sizes today, pair with compatible posts and rails, and check out with confidence—free delivery applies on orders £99+.

Why traditional trellis belongs in your scheme

Classic square lattice has earned its place in UK gardens for good reason: it screens just enough to make a space feel comfortable while keeping air and light moving. The regular grid offers countless fixing points so climbers—clematis, roses, jasmine—establish quickly and distribute weight evenly, helping the structure beneath stay tidy. Trellis also relieves the visual bulk of solid fencing, making tall boundaries feel more sociable near seating or kitchen windows. Because it’s modular, you can mix heights and widths to suit odd corners and tricky returns without resorting to bodges.

Heights, widths and aperture—dial in privacy and light

Our trellis is sized around \~1.83m centres so planning is straightforward. Add a slim topper to lighten heavy boundaries, or choose full-height screens to carve out garden rooms and hide utilities. Aperture size (the opening between battens) sets the mood: tighter grids blur sightlines and grip delicate stems near dining areas; wider spacing feels breezier and suits larger climbers. If you want extra height on top of existing panels, see our fence topper trellis for a ready-made lift that keeps neighbours on side.

Frame quality and treatment you can trust

Traditional doesn’t mean basic. Look for robust, jointed frames that resist racking and keep the lattice square through the seasons. Our pressure-treated timber defends against fungal decay and insects—a must in damp UK conditions where dew and irrigation meet. Smooth arrises make handling safe and reduce splinters during installation; consistent battens deliver crisp shadows that read beautifully from the house. Trim on site if you need to, but always seal fresh cuts with a compatible end-grain product to protect the most vulnerable fibres.

Build as a system for reliability and speed

Trellis shines when paired with the right supports. For warm, easily adjustable builds, choose wooden fence posts; for minimal upkeep and long, disciplined lines, frame between slotted concrete fence posts. If you’re blending trellis with solid cladding, protect the base of the fence with a neat board—our wooden gravel boards keep the look fully timber, while concrete gravel boards add belt-and-braces durability where lawn and strimmer wear are daily realities. To finish the skyline, a simple panel capping rail sheds water and ties the run together.

Installation pointers for crisp results

Fix end and corner posts first and pull a taut string at the intended final height; this small step keeps long runs composed. Use exterior-grade stainless or galvanised screws, pre-drill near batten edges, and avoid crushing the lattice with over-tightened fixings. On sloping ground, decide whether to step or rake the line—either can look excellent if you keep a consistent datum at the base. Working over patios? Bolt-down shoes and post supports can help on light screens; for exposed plots, concrete-in posts remain the gold standard. A dependable bagged mix from our cement products range keeps footings consistent across a long day.

Design moves that lift everyday spaces

Use framed traditional trellis to crown solid fence panels, reducing visual weight while keeping full height where privacy matters. Along a terrace, low trellis screens soften edges and offer tie points for scented climbers—perfect for evening seating. In small courtyards, mount trellis on walls to raise greenery and free floor space; a narrow planter and soft ties are all you need to get started.

Colour, finish and coordination

Leave treatment to mellow for a relaxed, natural look, stain brown to ground taller boundaries, or choose deep charcoal to modernise and make planting pop. Lighter tints brighten shady side returns. Whatever you choose, keep planters slightly off the face so timber can dry between showers, and repeat colours across adjacent gates and caps for a coherent, professionally finished run.

Care—light-touch but worthwhile

Brush away leaves that trap moisture, check fixings each spring, and refresh decorative finishes as needed. Avoid aggressive jet-washing close to joints—gentle cleaning preserves fibres and hardware. If stems thicken around battens, adjust soft ties so the lattice doesn’t chafe.

Ready to order?

Pick your sizes and aperture, match with posts and base protection, and add capping for a tidy skyline. Traditional trellis turns boundaries into living features that look better every month. Add your panels to basket today—East Coast Fencing offers free delivery on orders £99+ and the garden-first expertise to help your project succeed.