Questions and Answers

  • Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT), also called electrical conduit, is a thin‑wall steel tube designed for electrical wiring but useful for many non‑electrical projects, and it’s available at most hardware stores in multiple sizes.

  • We like to use Maker Pipe for building garden trellises because they offer a wide range of EMT fittings made in the USA, and their zinc‑plated steel connectors clamp tightly around the tubing and can be installed with a simple allen key.

  • Maker Pipe is a company that manufactures clamp‑style connectors for EMT conduit, allowing people to build garden trellises, frames, and other structures without specialized tools.

    Maker Pipe does not manufacture EMT.

  • A simple trellis can be create with just a few items:

    • Electrical conduit (EMT) from the hardware store

    • Fittings for EMT (Maker Pipe)

    • Jute twine for the climbing plants

    You can find more information in our Guides

  • You can create a trellis made of EMT using only hand tools:

    You can find more information in our Guides

  • SGT = Sacramento Garden Trellis. That’s us!

    You can contact us at info@sacgardentrellis.com