Hello everyone.

In late winter here at our place in Northern California (Zone 7) we had two new sheds installed. Having this done was much overdue and I absoutely love them. One is my potting shed and the other for storing wood. As soon as winter is officially over I plan to cover the bases with landscaping stone and have some stairs built. My question pertains to growing Virginia Creepers on them in order to soften their appearance. If I install plastic lattice I know the VC's will grow and probably grow over which is my wish. What I'm wondering is what kind of damage the plants will inflict on my coveted new structures. I know Virginia Creeper will damage wood and stone but what about metal?

I know some of you might be wondering why VC. The "soil" on which the sheds were placed is pure clay. The one and only thing I have successfully grown up there have been these babies. Plus they are so aggressive I figure I might have good coverage after two summers.

Just hoping to find out how metal stands up against them. Thank you. Going to attempt to attach a picture of the sheds.

Kate