How to install wire mesh to a Colorbond fence?

I want to install a mesh to my colourbond fence, to hang up some small pots for herbs.
I already have this wire sheet but am not sure of the best way to install it. I would love to use what I have but if this isn’t the right sheet or lattice, am open to suggestions.

I’m a complete newb to any sort of drilling so all advice is welcome!

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EricL

Hello @alicegarden

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about installing a wire mesh to your Colorbond fence.

I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - Installing Matrix decor panel onto Colorbond fence - by @Pantha1. The suggestion made in that discussion was to mount a timber piece from post to post and then screw the panel onto that post. In your case, the same method can be used except you'll need to bring the timber piece down so that you can screw the wire mesh onto the timber. I suggest using Whites Mesh Panel Fix Clip in combination with Zenith 8G x 20mm Galvanised Button Head Stitching Timber Screws to hold the mesh onto the timber piece.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

ALimestoneWall

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/23628#Comment_23628

I'd like to do something similar - I was thinking of drilling this mesh to my fence and training Jasmine over it:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/jack-90cm-x-50mm-x-50mm-flower-mesh-galvanised_p3060289

There's at least a finger's width of space if the mesh was sitting directly on the fence, and more in the indented bits:

I can also train it manually as need by tying it to the mesh.

Do you think this will work?

A few other questions:

Do you know which of these tek screws match the colourbond in the photo?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/buildex-10g-x-16mm-clasic-cream-metal-c4-hexhead-no-seal-tek-screws-box-100_p0173055

https://www.bunnings.com.au/buildex-10g-x-16mm-paperbark-metal-c4-hexhead-no-seal-tek-screws-box-100_p0173054

Which drill bit do I need to drill in tek screws?

Thanks.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/84786#Comment_84786

Hello @ALimestoneWall

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

There should be no reason it shouldn't work as long as there is space for the plant to climb onto and is not being held back by lack of space. In regards to the colour, I think it looks more like paperbark than classic cream on the photo. But the only way to find out is to bring the screwhead close to the gate and do a visual match.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.

Eric

ALimestoneWall

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/107467#Comment_107467

Thanks Eric.

Which drill bit do I need to drill in tek screws?

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/120986#Comment_120986

Hello @ALimestoneWall

Tek Screws are self-tapping there is no need for you to predrill a pilot hole. But if you wish to prevent the head from wandering as you start, I suggest using a Trojan 125mm Auto Centre Punch. This will mark the surface of the steel and allow you drill accurately.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

ALimestoneWall

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/129386#Comment_129386

Perhaps drill bit is not the right word; is it a socket? The bit that holds the tek screws in the drill.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/134702#Comment_134702

Hello @alicegarden

My apologies as well for misunderstanding your question. You are after what is called a socket head drive. I suggest looking at the Kincrome 11 Piece 1/4" And 3/8" Drive Metric Hex Socket Set.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

ALimestoneWall

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/138150#Comment_138150

I ended up getting this:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/supatool-premium-8mm-1-2-drive-socket_p0067027

My drill is not great and had trouble getting the tek screws all the way in, so the socket wrench was necessary to finish them off (although it was still tricky because they wobble around a bit).

I'm quite happy with the end result, even though it's probably not the best work. It feels sturdy enough.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/140509#Comment_140509

It looks great, @ALimestoneWall, and should serve the purpose well.

Many thanks for the update.

Mitchell

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