Vines That Are Less Invasive On Aluminum Siding

House behind mine asbestos shingle siding 2 stories tall out in the burbs had boston ivy growing up the back.

Vines that are less invasive on aluminum siding.

How to keep vines from damaging siding or shingles. Vines protect the siding from sudden changes in temperature and humidity that cause cracking and spalling. Even grapevines grow enthusiastically on aluminum fences. If you think pulling the vines off your structure will do more harm than good first kill them by cutting them to 4 to 6 inches above the ground.

Wisteria climbing hydrangea rambling roses and other heavy strong woody vines that might overwhelm other fences are no match for aluminum which withstands moisture and resists rust. Grow vines on a trellis or support. After the owner cut the ivy off at the base and it died the damage the vines had done became obvious. You can use trellises lattice metal grids or mesh strong wires or even string.

English ivy and boston ivy that favorite vegetative covering on ivy league schools are evergreen plants. Examine what the vines are growing on before you start. Another favorite virginia creeper assumes an attractive red coloration in the fall. The best way to grow vines up a home is to grow them not directly on the home itself but on a support set about 6 8 inches out from the home s siding.

The best way to avoid damage to your house is by training vines to grow on a trellis placed at least 6 inches away from the side of your home most are placed too close which allows the vines to adhere to the exterior wall and the trellis any type of vine that can climb on an exterior wall should also be able to climb a sturdy trellis without a problem. Plus they add charm.