How to attach mesh for training climbing plants to a limestone wall?

[ALimestoneWall]

The previous owners of our house had put up this metal mesh. I'm now replacing the plant that they had there and the mesh fell off because the screws easily fell out. I've attached photos of what they used to attach it.

I'm wondering what the best way to attach this is?

Cheers.

[EricL]

Hello @ALimestoneWall 

Thanks for sharing your question about attaching your metal mesh to the limestone wall. It appears that the galvanized screws are still in good condition. If the wall plugs have shrunk or deteriorated, I suggest replacing them with new Ramset 7 x 35mm Green Wall Plugs - 25 Pack. But if the holes have gotten wider and bigger, I suggest looking at Ramset 8 x 50mm Blue Wall Plugs Blue - 25 Pack or Ramset 10 x 50mm Anchor RamPlug - 20 Pack. Make sure to give the galvanized screws a good clean before re-using them on the wall.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[ALimestoneWall]

Thanks Eric!

If I were to drill new holes, is there anything I need to know in particular? Would I just use the same screws and the 35mm plugs you mentioned? Do you know which screws they used, in case I need to get more?

[MitchellMc]

A 10-12g screw would be suitable for green plugs @ALimestoneWall; something like these Buildex 12G x 45mm Class 3 Cladding Screws with Seal. You'll also need a 7mm masonry drill bit and a drill that has a hammer function.

Mitchell

[ALimestoneWall]

Thanks!