DIY Trellis for a flat roof
We get all kinds of strange requests for advice on structures using Kee Klamp fittings. When the phone rings, you never know what project a customer is ringing about. Usually the call will be regarding something quite straightforward, and some simple advice on the nature of an individual fitting will be required. We appreciate all calls, no matter what the issue is.
This particular project is interesting in that it is not a common one. The customer wanted to use tube and fittings to create a solid frame at the perimeter of their flat roof, onto which they would attach a wooden trellis.
Obviously safety was a big issue, with the clamps needing to be extremely secure and ensuring that nobody could fall off the edge of the building. The L68 Wall Flange was the fitting which was chosen to attach the tube to the wall. This fitting allows the tube to sit into it securely, and contains 3 holes for securely fixing to the blockwork.
What the customer thought:
"Kee Lite fittings supplied by Simplified Building provided an ideal way to tackle the project. The aluminium poles and fittings are very light and extremely easy to assemble.
Being able to exactly specify the length of the tubing was a great help and meant I could avoid doing any trimming myself. As the frame took shape I realised i need different fittings from my original scheme. This was easily sorted with an online order that would deliver the pieces within two days.( faster if needs be)".
