The purpose of any fence is, first of all, the fence of the territory. Its design and the materials used in the construction should be thought out - it depends on how long it will last. Also, the appearance plays an important role . The fence can be high or low, solid or with gaps, wooden metal or concrete - there are a lot of options. But in each of them there is a bearing part of the structure - poles. They play a key role in both durability and price.
Wooden fence posts
More recently, the use of wood was considered economical, and the material itself - almost waste. Time has changed trends. The price of quality and exotic wood species has increased significantly. Pillars of birch, maple and other deciduous trees are short-lived, they often have to be repaired. To install the support, oak or coniferous wood is preferable. But even when using protective production technologies,
wooden poles do not last more than 12-15 years.
Pillars for asbestos cement fence
The use of asbestos-cement pipes as supports for fences proved to be quite good in practice. Ease of installation, relative cheapness make them attractive to consumers. It should be noted and certain difficulties with such pillars. Pipes must be protected from moisture inside, especially in the autumn-winter period - freezing of water inside causes destruction of the support. Another drawback is installation. On such poles, it is quite difficult to implement. For fastenings it is necessary to get various collars and clamps.
Metal fence posts
Metal has always been a leader in many areas of construction.
Metal poles for fences remain very popular, as they are reliable and practical. Strength and simplicity in installation work, the convenience of fastening to them of any designs proved by time and meets all the necessary requirements. If you take care of the corrosion protection, these posts will last up to 50 years.
Concrete fence posts
Ready-made industrial poles are of high price. As an option - pour concrete supports yourself. The cost of such a column will depend on the material used. The installation of concrete fence posts implies the presence of any technique, as they are quite massive. But in the presence of free time, desire, certain theoretical knowledge, a very good result is obtained. Concrete poles are almost eternal if water-repellent additives are added during production.
Brick fence posts
Brick pillars are most often used for decorative fencing. They are expensive, take off the laborious and time consuming job. A prerequisite for the installation of such pillars is the laying of the foundation, dressing, decorative processing and further maintenance work. But from an aesthetic point of view, these pillars fit seamlessly into the landscape. They look great against the background of a brick house, and in combination with any material of the span of the fence, whether it be wrought iron, wood or mesh netting.