The fence with confidence can be called one of the most ancient structures made by human hands. He instilled a sense of security in the person, thanks to the fence, enemies or thieves could not penetrate into his territory. Even now, living in a civilized modern world, we are trying to protect a personal site. And then a fence board comes to our aid. We will tell you more about it.
Wooden fence - a fence with a history
The construction of the fence is made of wood, one might say, a traditional technique. This material was used in ancient times in Russia, because the forest grew in abundance. And currently, fence boards are in most cases made of various
types of wood. This can be explained by the fact that the tree does not give up its positions and continues to be the most popular and sought-after material.
What to make a fence from?
The fence board is divided into types depending on what kind of lumber it is made of. There are unedged and edged boards. I must say that one and the other building material can be easily processed, it is cheap and very convenient. But a quality fence board has some properties. So, it should not change during its further processing during construction, should not respond to adverse weather conditions.
That is, lumber that has rotted after the first year of operation is considered poor quality. In order for the fence board to serve you longer, it will not be superfluous to process it with a special composition. Rotting and insects settling in a tree can very quickly deprive the owner of the fence. Therefore, choose a tool that protects the board from both adverse factors. After processing, the fence will survive well more than one snowy winter and more than one autumn with heavy rains. The material for its construction, made of edged boards, is the correct geometric shape and a smooth machined surface. Unedged lumber, respectively, these qualities are absent. The sizes of the boards that are intended for the construction of the fence are also different. Thin has a thickness of 16 mm, while in thick this parameter is 2 times more. The length can be 1.8-6 meters, and the width is 90-200 mm.
And what kind of fence board do you need?
Edged planed board is an excellent material for decorative fencing, because its main advantage is a beautiful appearance. It is such lumber that can be not only rectangular, but also curly, decorative. For fences where decorativeness is not important, an untreated board can also be used. Modern designers can even turn an ordinary wooden fence into a beautiful and reliable structure. Before starting construction, examine the quality of each type of wood, think about how you see the fence. Will your fence be solid or not? High or low?
How much is a fence?
Its cost will, of course, depend on the material used, the type of fence and its length. A good wooden fence will not only protect you, but also bring beauty to the surroundings. Therefore, its manufacture includes very often the work of designers.