As a rule, a general impression of a country house and its owners can be formed after a first glance at the fence that surrounds the housing. Until recently, shaky and ridiculous constructions made from improvised tools could be seen everywhere.
Fortunately, the modern variety of building materials made this anachronism sink into oblivion, as it was replaced by a metal fence made of
galvanized metal.This material is made of stainless steel, which is then coated with a layer of zinc, which effectively prevents the occurrence of foci of corrosion. In addition, the option of buying a painted corrugated board is possible. In any case, you get a relatively inexpensive, but durable material. So, many manufacturers claim that a metal fence, subject to elementary installation rules, can easily stand up to 50 years.
Before starting work, the site should be correctly marked. This is not too complicated, but requires accuracy. Note that when marking places for poles, you must adhere to the rule that the span should not exceed four meters, and when installing the fence in areas where strong and gusty winds are frequent, it is better to completely reduce this figure to one and a half to two meters. In this case, your metal fence will withstand even the most adverse conditions.
Earthworks
It is believed that when the height of the support column is 2.5 meters, it is necessary to dig a hole for it, the depth of which is approximately 0.7 m. We recommend that the columns be filled with concrete, as this measure will significantly increase the service life of the entire structure. Only in regions with a mild and stable climate can a simple tamping of the earth be dispensed with.
Make the frame
Next to the installed posts, you need to attach the transverse veins. Do not forget that when welding, at least basic safety precautions must be observed. It is very important to pre-mark the attachment points of the cross members, since otherwise the metal fence can come out very sloping. Of course, for optimal accuracy, a normal building level should be used .
We fix corrugated board
After careful alignment and fixing of the cross-members, you can proceed to the final stage of work. In this case, it is very important to constantly use the level and plumb. If you are going to install a
metal fence made of painted metal, you should be careful to cover it, avoiding the formation of chips and extra holes, as they become the cause of corrosion. In the ideal case, it is best to generally process the edges of each fastener with a high-quality anti-corrosion compound.
If you use a grinder, then the use of old and worn discs is unacceptable. This not only contradicts the simplest safety rules, but also leads to the formation of torn edges. They will definitely not add beauty to the fence. In addition, all measures to shorten the sheets of metal should be carried out without fail prior to their installation.
Thus, metal fences and barriers are quite simple in their installation. Any builder who will most accurately carry out all stages of work can cope with this.