Here we come to our 5th group of wall types -- special facades -- those for which trellises cannot be mounted using standard mounts or fittings. Specifically, these are: cladding, panels and plates, metal profiles and tubing, etc.. (thin concrete walls are treated separately). Modern buildings with both insulation *and* external cladding belong to this group. Most trellising technology can also be applied to special and wooden facades. We'll first introduce you to nine typical substrates, followed by 8 subpages describing mounting variations ('methods'). Most solutions are also valid for wooden trellises. Please note: with some climbing plants, the shoots can climb into cracks and crevices and affect the integrity of the building (possibly leading to structural damage).
Board-and-Batten vertical siding
Dutch lap / clapboard / weatherboard / bevel siding
Interlocking siding
Open siding (usu. with trapezoidal profiles)
Small-scale forms
Panels of plywood, etc..
Smooth / Trapezoidal / Corrugated Sheets
Hollow metal profiles
Composite panels with insulation layer
Attachment in the outer layer
Cavity Plugs (rawl plugs for hollow bodies)
Push-through installation
Additional reinforcement
Outer wall + laths
Gluing in the cavity
Mounting into sandwich panels
Mounting in the load-bearing wall